Superbru: Happy new year for Sharks, Stormers

The Sharks and Stormers will make a winning start to 2026, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Dragons vs Scarlets (Thursday, 5pm, Newport) Dylan Johnson: Scarlets by 9 Lindiz van Zilla: Draw Simon Borchardt: Scarlets by 5 Morne Esben: Scarlets by 12 Juandre...

Springboks 2026 schedule

Ten Springbok fixtures have been confirmed for a blockbuster 2026 season. ENGLAND Nations Championship 4 July, Ellis Park, Johannesburg Last meeting (2024): England 20 Springboks 29 SCOTLAND Nations Championship 11 July, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Last meeting (2024):...

All Blacks heavy eyes evolution in 2026

All Blacks hard man Tamaiti Williams says chances in the famed black jersey don’t wait around. The 25-year-old made his debut in 2023 during New Zealand’s run-up to the World Cup, and he’s impressed ever since. The Crusaders prop says the biggest lesson he’s taken...

JP: Sharks want to keep it going

Coach JP Pietersen says the Sharks need to back up their recent success in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Kings Park. After a poor start to the season, the Durban-based side has claimed back-to-back home wins under Pietersen – beating Saracens in...
Bok duo add bite to Sharks

Bok duo add bite to Sharks

Coach JP Pietersen has made three changes to the Sharks starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC match against the Lions at Kings Park. Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche has recovered from knee and ankle injuries suffered against Japan at Wembley in early November, while...

Roos puts Bok ambition on the back burner

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos says he’s not viewing Saturday’s massive north-south derby against the Bulls in Cape Town as a Bok trial. Roos has been in eye-catching form this season and has more times than not, been a big part of the Stormers’ forward dominance in the...