Eddie: England need Bok model

Eddie Jones says selecting players based in France would transform Steve Borthwick’s England squad from “B-plus to A-star”. England face the Springboks in Saturday’s Nations Championship clash at Ellis Park without a host of experienced stars who are ineligible for...
Manie primed for England Test

Manie primed for England Test

Manie Libbok would like it known that he’s fit, refreshed and ready for anything England may throw his way on Saturday. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. The Springbok flyhalf insists he arrived back in SA from his club in Japan a more complete player, sharper in mind,...

Stormers to tackle Euro champs

The Stormers, Lions and Vodacom Bulls will all cross swords with heavyweight French opposition in the pool stage of the 2026-27 Investec Champions Cup. South Africa’s three representatives in rugby’s premier club competition, which kicks off on the weekend of 16-18...

Sharks, Cheetahs avoid Toulon

The Sharks and Cheetahs’ pools for next season’s EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed. The 2026-27  tournament will once again have 18 clubs – eight from the Vodacom URC, six from the Top 14, two from the English Premiership and two invited clubs (Cheetahs and...
Ox still looks to Os to set the standard

Ox still looks to Os to set the standard

Ox Nché draws inspiration from the legendary Os du Randt as the front-row powerhouse steels himself to power the Springbok scrum against England on Saturday. Former England No 8 Nick Easter on Planet Rugby argued that containing Nché at scrum time is non-negotiable...