Peyper raises red flag over law trials

Former Test referees Jaco Peyper and Mathieu Raynal have spoken out against the Super Rugby Pacific law trials for 2026. The Sanzaar tournament has confirmed it will trial five law modifications this season, designed to reduce stoppages, encourage positive play and...

Blitzboks seek redemption in Perth

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks aim to execute better at this weekend’s Perth Sevens. The eight teams contesting the SVNS series are at it again and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend cannot arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who...

Strauss bullish over home-heavy finish

Vodacom Bulls president Willem Strauss believes the pieces are finally falling into place for Johan Ackermann’s men as they enter the decisive phase of their season. In a WhatsApp broadcast following a promising run of results, Strauss highlighted the significance of...
Sharks snap up Lions pivot

Sharks snap up Lions pivot

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of an experienced Lions playmaker to bolster their ranks next season. Gianni Lombard trades Joburg for Durban having signed a three-year contract which will keep him at the coast until 2029. The Sharks confirmed the signing on X...

Galthie backs Dupont to raise France’s bar

Fabien Galthie has outlined Antoine Dupont’s mandate ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France. The talismanic scrumhalf will lead Les Bleus in Thursday night’s clash, marking his first Test appearance in 11 months after...

Batho’s big wake-up call

Batho Hlekani’s high school rugby coach has given SA Rugby credit for intervening to make him more than just another young player with promise. The former Junior Springbok and current Lions loose forward’s stock continues to rise as he puts in consistent, eye-catching...

Shadow Junior Boks run riot against Ikeys

Junior Boks hopefuls laid down an early marker for selection as the SA U20 academy side ran amok against the UCT Ikeys in Stellenbosch. The academy side, effectively a shadow Junior Boks group, tore into the Ikeys, running in a staggering 14 tries against the...