Plum: I’ll be there supporting JP

Outgoing head coach John Plumtree insists he will still be around as the Sharks navigate through a turbulent period. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Toulouse will be Plumtree’s final match in charge as he makes way for former...

Ackers: Bulls can’t be soft against Bordeaux

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls will have to raise their game to beat Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus. The Bulls head into their tournament opener looking to rebound from last weekend’s disappointing home Vodacom URC...
Sharks back Batho for Toulouse clash

Sharks back Batho for Toulouse clash

Flanker Bathobele Hlekani will start for the Sharks against Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup on Sunday. The Junior Boks’ star has already made three Vodacom URC appearances for the Durban-based side, and also featured in this year’s Currie Cup, but gets his...

JP takes over from Plum at Shark Tank

JP Pietersen will replace John Plumtree as Sharks head coach after Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against Toulouse in France. After a poor start to their Vodacom URC campaign, the franchise announced in late October that Plumtree would step down by mutual...

Boks’ Nations Championship venues confirmed

SA Rugby has announced the venues for the Springboks’ three home Nations Championship matches in July. The Boks will kick off their 2026 season with a blockbuster clash against England at Ellis Park on Saturday, 4 July, followed by encounters against Scotland at...

SA Rugby makes call on Rassie’s future

SA Rugby has made a major announcement about Rassie Erasmus. On Friday, the governing body confirmed that the Springbok head coach’s contract had been extended until 2031. President Mark Alexander said SA Rugby was proud to reaffirm its commitment to excellence by...