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...

JD: URC momentum counts for nothing

The Stormers say their perfect Vodacom URC record is of no value as they gear up to take on Europe’s very best in the Investec Champions Cup. Fresh off a landmark victory over Munster in Limerick – their first ever at Thomond Park – John Dobson’s side sit pretty at...

Mallett: Andre the Giant now the complete player

Nick Mallett says Andre Esterhuizen has transformed into one of the Springboks’ most valuable players. Esterhuizen capped off an impressive Test season by winning the Man of the Match award after the Boks’ record 73-0 win against Wales in Cardiff. Speaking on the...
2027 RWC: Main contenders await draw fate

2027 RWC: Main contenders await draw fate

LINDIZ VAN ZILLA looks at how the top-seeded teams are shaping up ahead of the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday (11am SA time). The top six nations on the World Rugby rankings are in Band 1 and the top seeds, while one of the Band 1 teams will face host...

No more cards for weak scrums?

The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece. According to The Times, Six Nations unions are looking to raise the issue within the law-making corridors of rugby. The...