Tony: Sacha just needs some TLC

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown insists Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will emerge stronger from a recent dip in form. The 24-year-old has struggled to inspire the Stormers during a three-match losing streak, with back-to-back defeats to the Sharks followed by a 24-10...

SA happy rugby remains rugby

SA Rugby believes rugby’s core identity remains intact after World Rugby’s recent Shape of the Game summit. SA Rugby CEO Riaan Oberholzer, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and law adviser Jaco Peyper were part of the South African delegation at the summit, where...
Thor would love a swing at Pollock

Thor would love a swing at Pollock

Former Springbok hard man Duane Vermeulen took a lighthearted pop at young England tearaway Henry Pollock on Monday. The Springboks play their Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park on 4 July and the striking blond tyro is sure to attract a lot of...

Oberholzer: SA won’t host RWC again

SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer says World Rugby can’t be expected to bring the World Cup back to South Africa. Despite the Springboks being four-time champions and South Africa having staged a successful tournament in 1995, Oberholzer admits economics now outweigh...

Rassie: Succession planning key for Boks

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will continue building squad depth in 2026 with the 2027 World Cup firmly in mind. The back-to-back world champions begin their season with a non-cap match against the Barbarians in Gqeberha on 20 June before launching their Nations...

Flannery: Boks are evolving, not coasting

The Springboks won’t be chasing a third straight World Cup by doubling down on defence alone. That’s the message from defence coach Jerry Flannery, who says South Africa’s evolution is about blending every part of their game as they build towards next year’s global...

Bok No 9’s fate revealed

The Sharks have provided an injury update on scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse, who was stretchered from the field at Loftus on Saturday. The incident took place in the 26th minute of the Vodacom URC match when Hendrikse took a head knock while attempting to make a try-saving...