SA Rugby rejects local breakaway league

SA Rugby will not endorse a new South African professional rugby league that will pay players up to R30,000 a month. Former Bulls and Namibia loose forward Renaldo Bothma has unveiled plans for the Mzansi Rugby League, which he says will launch in July 2027 with 16...

Heyneke set to rescue struggling SA union

Former Springbok boss Heyneke Meyer could make a return to coaching in South Africa. According to Rapport, the 57-year-old is in talks with the union where it all started for him as a coach almost 30 years ago. Contract negotiations are reportedly at an advanced stage...

Hooker brings Metallica to Bok hit list

Ethan Hooker delivered a breakout performance as the Springboks demolished the All Blacks in Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Rassie Erasmus’ gamble to hand Hooker his first Test start paid off spectacularly, with the...
Maart double sinks Cheetahs

Maart double sinks Cheetahs

Winger Dylan Maart scored once in each half to help secure Griquas a place in the Currie Cup final after a convincing win in Kimberley on Saturday. The hosts looked the more polished of the two sides in their 25-5 victory. Griquas have had the better of their central...
Davids delivers as Lions maul Boland

Davids delivers as Lions maul Boland

Angelo Davids’ four tries helped the Lions book their place in the Currie Cup final as they crushed the Boland Cavaliers at Ellis Park. The Lions – packed with URC players – scored nine tries to claim a 67-19 win and secure a second consecutive domestic decider. The...
Black Ferns end Bok Women’s World Cup run

Black Ferns end Bok Women’s World Cup run

Defending champions New Zealand beat the Springbok Women at Sandy Park on Saturday to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals. The Black Ferns scored eight tries to triumph 46-17 against a South African side that had made history by reaching the playoffs for the...