Bayonne boosted for Stormers showdown

Bayonne will welcome back Les Bleus flanker Alexandre Fischer for Friday night’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Stormers. Fischer had been sidelined for a month after suffering an injury against Montauban in early November, but the former Clermont forward...

Naas explains why Sacha is baas

Springbok legend Naas Botha has identified the key reason Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has surged to the front of the Boks’ flyhalf pecking order. Feinberg-Mngomezulu has enjoyed a rapid rise since his debut against Wales at Twickenham last year, already banking 19 Test...

Watch: 2027 RWC draw

Watch the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw live from Sydney at 11am (SA time). READ: All you need to know about 2027 RWC The post Watch: 2027 RWC draw appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Razor remains All Blacks coach – for now

Scott Robertson is on the thin edge of the blade after a season in which the All Blacks flattered to deceive and also recorded the worst loss in their storied history. NZ Rugby has reportedly decided to stick with the 51-year-old for now after a formal review of an...

Semi-pro team for URC?

The Welsh Rugby Union is exploring the option of entering a semi-professional Super Rygbi Cymru side into the Vodacom URC. This comes as the WRU pushes ahead with plans to cut its professional teams – the Dragons, Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys – from four to three....

Lions target home Challenge Cup playoffs

Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Benetton at Ellis Park is “massive” for their playoff ambitions. The Joburg-based franchise begin their European campaign with belief after a landmark Vodacom URC win over the Bulls...