Jean: One thing holding Sacha back

Jean de Villiers believes Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is at his most dangerous when he trusts his instincts and plays what’s in front of him. The former Springbok captain was full of praise for the 24-year-old after another standout display in the Stormers’ thrilling...

Dobbo: Sacha’s ‘party’ days are over

Stormers coach John Dobson says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has added maturity and game management to his “generational” talent. The Springbok flyhalf is the joint top point-scorer in the Vodacom URC with 147, a tally which has helped the Stormers secure a home...

Sports minister: SA will host RWC again

Sports minister Gayton McKenzie says he will not rest until the Rugby World Cup tournament is brought back to South Africa. Speaking after delivering the 2026 Budget Vote Speech in Cape Town on Tuesday, McKenzie said: “We have the best players, the best teams, the...

Eddie suspended after tirade

Eddie Jones has been banned for four matches and docked pay for verbally abusing match officials during an U23 tour of Australia. Japan Rugby sanctioned Jones following what it described as “verbal abuse directed at local match officials” during the team’s tour of...

McKenzie: Boks’ culture their biggest weapon

Former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has lauded South Africa’s rugby culture, saying it forms a large part of the Springboks’ sustained success. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, McKenzie said a strong focus on rugby culture far outweighs good structure and...

Rassie rewards Embrose, Mahashe with camp call-up

Rassie Erasmus has named a 40-man Springbok alignment camp squad featuring 10 uncapped players. Sharks youngster Zekhethelo Siyaya and Lions loose forward Sibabalwe Mahashe get their first invitations as Erasmus casts the net wide for the Springboks’ blockbuster 2026...

Champions Cup final sold out

The Investec Champions Cup final at the iconic San Mamés Stadium has sold out, setting the stage for a landmark weekend. There won’t be a single seat left on Saturday, 23 May, with more than 53,000 fans set to roar in the heart of Bilbao for a record-breaking final as...

Ex-Bok: Great to see Lions roar again

Wikus van Heerden says the Lions’ stunning Vodacom URC campaign has rekindled the pride of the club. The fifth-placed Lions are in Limerick, knowing a win over sixth-placed Munster will seal a top-eight spot and a first URC playoff appearance. Van Heerden – who...