Setback for players in brain injury claim

Hundreds of former rugby players pursuing legal action over alleged brain injuries have suffered a significant setback. The case involves a mix of professional and amateur players who allege they sustained long-term neurological damage during their careers. The claims...

Watch: Jaden jols for Sharks

Replacement scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse made five crucial contributions for the Sharks in 10 minutes against the Vodacom Bulls at Kings Park. JP: Sharks bench brought energy and impact IMPACT. @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/HYPW5NQplc — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) December...

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe lights up Japanese league

Springbok winger Cheslin Kolbe scored 17 points for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Centre Jeremy Ward started for Stade Français in a thrilling 20-20 draw against Racing 92 at the Stade Jean...

POLL: Pick your best Bok win of 2025!

The Springboks won 12 out of 14 Tests this year, but which victory was the most impressive? The world champions kicked off the Test season with a 2-0 home series win against Italy, followed by a big victory against Georgia in Nelspruit. The Boks’ Castle Rugby...

Bok among five heaviest rugby players ever

One South African makes the prime cut of Ruck.co.uk‘s list of the five heaviest players on record to ever play the game. At No 4 is 26-year-old Lions and Springbok tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye who weighs in at a hefty 150kg. “South Africa doesn’t just produce props...

Bath rout Newcastle to go top of Premiership

Prop Francois van Wyk scored one of Bath’s eight tries in a 50-14 win against a woeful Newcastle Red Bulls at Kingston Park on Sunday. It was Bath’s sixth English Premiership victory this season as winless Newcastle crashed to a seventh league defeat. Having slipped...