Van Graan compares Russell to Bok champs

Finn Russell has been likened to two Springbok greats as the flyhalf steels himself to lead Bath’s attack against Investec Champions Cup title-holders Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday. The Scotland playmaker will go head-to-head with French star Matthieu Jalibert in a...

Hansen rejects Rassie copycat approach

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen reckons the rugby world has become obsessed with trying to replicate Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok tactics. Instead, Hansen warns that blindly copying the back-to-back world champions’ formula isn’t a surefire success strategy. South...

Refocused Junior Boks get Bulls reinforcement

The Junior Springboks have called up front-row injury cover ahead of Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia. Vodacom Bulls prop Luan van der Berg has joined the Junior Boks camp after Kai Pratt suffered a foot injury during Monday’s win over Argentina...

Leinster excited for ‘another crack’

Tommy O’Brien and James Ryan say Leinster are hungry to erase recent Investec Champions Cup heartbreak when they face Toulon in Saturday’s semi-final in Dublin. The Irish giants have reached the last four of Europe’s premier club competition in each of the past six...
Sharks centre swaps Durban for Cardiff

Sharks centre swaps Durban for Cardiff

The Sharks have confirmed the departure of midfielder Le Roux Malan to Cardiff Rugby. The Namibia international will join the Welsh club next season after eight senior appearances for the Sharks during the 2025-26 Vodacom URC and Challenge Cup campaigns. Cardiff...

Stormers zero in on Los Pumas bruiser

Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season. According to News24, the Cape club are in advanced talks with veteran lock Tomás Lavanini as Dobson...

SA Cup: Heyneke’s Eagles hunt perfect Griquas

With just two rounds remaining in the SA Cup, pressure is ramping up as the race for Currie Cup qualification gathers steam. Only the top four teams will gain entry to the Currie Cup and the financial benefits that come along with it. At the top of the standings,...

Eddie buys into hybrid theory

Veteran tactician Eddie Jones believes rugby is entering a new era where the line between backs and forwards is rapidly disappearing. Springbok thumper André Esterhuizen has become the benchmark for this new breed of player, with Jones saying the rise of hybrids is...
Watch: Bok pivots put on kicking masterclass

Watch: Bok pivots put on kicking masterclass

The pinpoint accuracy of Handré Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is on full display in this collection of standout efforts with the boot in the Vodacom URC. WATCH: Sharks flyer ‘too smooth’ for Scots From match winners to outrageous try assists Check out the...