SA trio win URC awards

Three South Africans have been recognised for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 Vodacom URC season. Chris Smith, Quan Horn and Evan Roos were among the first batch of award winners announced by the URC ahead of the semi-finals. Lions flyhalf Smith...

Sacha setback gives Manie his moment

Manie Libbok’s biggest Springbok opportunity may have arrived, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury gives Libbok the chance to silence his doubters during the Nations Championship in July and possibly the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against...

POLL: Who should start at 10 for Boks?

With Sacha FM sidelined, who should start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on 4 July – Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok? OPINION: Sacha setback gives Manie his moment Who should start at 10 for the Boks against England? Manie Libbok Handré...

150 up for Grobbies as Bulls eye Glasgow upset

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to go all the way in the URC after several final heartbreaks. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 28-year-old Springbok hooker is in line to make his 150th appearance for the Bulls when they run out against the Glasgow...

‘Nienaber not where Leinster’s problem is’

Former Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan believes Leinster’s attacking shortcomings – not their defence under Jacques Nienaber – are behind their recent failures. The former Springbok World Cup-winning coach has become a lightning rod for criticism since joining...

Grobbies: Bulls peaking at right time

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls have been “building nicely” ahead of Saturday’s URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. Glasgow won all nine matches at their Scotstoun fortress during the regular season to finish top of the URC standings,...
Nienaber: People don’t value me here

Nienaber: People don’t value me here

Jacques Nienaber has cast doubt over his long-term future at Leinster after an explosive press conference in which he said he does not feel valued. The former Springbok coach and two-time World Cup winner launched a remarkable attack on sections of the media during a...

Marx injury adds to Bok concerns

World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx is the latest injury worry for the Springboks. Netwerk24 reports that the 31-year-old hooker was forced to leave the field at half-time of the Kubota Spears’ 26-24 Japan Rugby League One semi-final victory against the...

Cheetahs face Portuguese challenge

The Cheetahs take on a Lusitanos side featuring several Test players and a Grey College old boy in Friday’s opening round of the expanded Toyota Challenge. Lusitanos are one of three overseas teams competing in this year’s tournament along with Romania A and Black...