All Blacks climb World Rugby rankings

The All Blacks have moved up in the World Rugby rankings despite missing out on the Rugby Championship title. New Zealand’s 28-14 win against Australia in Perth saw them leapfrog Ireland into second spot after picking up 0.74 of a ranking point. The No 1-ranked...

Stormers show grit, Sharks stuck in rut

The Stormers are building momentum, while the Sharks continue to flounder at the start of the Vodacom URC season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Stormers’ 26-10 victory over the Ospreys in Cape Town – their second win in as many...
Marx humble despite ‘surreal’ TRC double

Marx humble despite ‘surreal’ TRC double

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx says South Africa’s Rugby Championship triumph will take a few days to sink in. Marx played a starring role in Saturday’s tense 29-27 win over Argentina at Twickenham. The hard-hitting No 2 was at the heart of the Boks’ performance,...

SA backs Rugby Champs rethink

SA Rugby is reportedly supporting Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh’s proposal for the Rugby Championship format from 2027. The Sanzaar tournament won’t be played in 2026, when the Springboks host the All Blacks in an eight-match “Greatest Rivalry” tour, including three...

Blitzboks to loan URC players

The Blitzboks plan to bolster their squad for the 2025-26 season by bringing in loan players from South Africa’s Vodacom URC franchises. According to Rapport, players in URC squads who are struggling for game time will be eligible for short-term stints with the...

Bok giant heading home?

An overseas-based Springbok front-rower has reportedly refused one of the biggest club contracts ever, to return home and raise his young family. According to Rapport, Thomas du Toit will rejoin the Sharks instead of taking up a lucrative contract with French giants...