Brilliant Bordeaux dump Van Graan’s Bath

Brilliant Bordeaux dump Van Graan’s Bath

Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final after a thrilling win against Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday. France flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey was on target for Bordeaux as they set up a clash with...
Junior Boks crush Aussies to clinch title

Junior Boks crush Aussies to clinch title

The Junior Springboks claimed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with one game to spare after an emphatic victory in Gqeberha on Sunday. Kevin Foote’s charge ran in eight tries, including two penalty tries, to beat Australia 56-17 at the Nelson Mandela Mandela Bay...

Schools wrap: No stopping Stellenberg, Monnas

Stellenberg continued their sizzling start to the season, while Monument ran riot at the Noordvaal Cup in the pick of the weekend’s schoolboy action. The Jade Brigade remain the No 1-ranked schools side following a 38-10 victory over Wynberg in Bellville on Saturday....

Owens: Hooker hit ‘dangerous and illegal’

Former referee Nigel Owens says the late challenge by Luke Morgan on Ethan Hooker, which left the Bok and Sharks star with a dislocated shoulder, warranted a yellow card. Wing Morgan crashed onto Hooker after the centre completed a long-range try in a Vodacom URC...

Stormers keen on ex-Ikeys coach’s services

Tom Dawson-Squibb is understood to be lined up for an assistant coaching gig with the Stormers in the Currie Cup. According to Rapport, Stormers boss John Dobson has backed Currie Cup coach Hanyani Shimange in securing the services of the former UCT Ikey Tigers coach...

Los Pumas lock open to lucrative Cape move

Argentina international Tomás Lavanini has reportedly reopened talks to join the Stormers after previously rejecting two offers from the Cape club. Director of rugby John Dobson is desperate to strengthen his lock stocks ahead of next season due to the imminent...

Former Bulls coach in line for Maties job

Stellenbosch University are reportedly looking at a former Bulls coach to replace current head coach Kabamba Floors. Chris Rossouw, who was axed as Bulls backline coach in December 2025, is the frontrunner to replace Floors at Maties when his contract expires on 31...

Reinach ‘will be ready’ for Bok opener

Stormers scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is expected to be fit for the Springboks’ first Test of 2026 against England in July. There have been fears that Reinach could spend up to three months on the sidelines after damaging his knee in the Stormers’ recent win over the...
Henshaw ‘OK’ after horror collision

Henshaw ‘OK’ after horror collision

Robbie Henshaw and Josh van der Flier will complete return-to-play protocols after both took heavy knocks to the head in Leinster’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final win over Toulon. Ireland centre Henshaw, though, was knocked unconscious in a sickening collision in...