Ex-Bok roped in to help Sharks

A former Springbok is among a trio enlisted to advise the Sharks. Ex-Sharks and Bok wing Stefan Terblanche, ex-Sharks assistant coach Grant Bashford and highly experienced rugby operator Alan Zondagh have been brought in as advisers, adding significant pedigree to the...
Next All Blacks coach must have Test experience

Next All Blacks coach must have Test experience

NZ Rugby has confirmed that international head coaching experience will be a non-negotiable requirement for the next All Blacks coach, as it formally begins the process to replace Scott Robertson. NZ Rugby announced on Monday that a five-person appointment panel will...

Six Nations changes for Ireland, France

Ireland and France have both been forced into late squad changes ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener. Ireland’s squad regrouped at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Sunday ahead of a pre-tournament camp in Portugal, but Andy Farrell’s original group has...

Golf News January 25, 2026

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Lions brace for resurgent Bulls

The Lions have turned their attention to Saturday’s Jukskei derby against the Vodacom Bulls at Ellis Park after a demanding overseas tour that produced two draws. The Joburg-based side missed out on the EPCR Challenge Cup playoffs after a 20-20 stalemate in Perpignan...

JP hails Andre the Giant’s leadership

Coach JP Pietersen has singled out Springbok hybrid Andre Esterhuizen for how he steered the Sharks to victory over the Stormers in Cape Town. Esterhuizen was at the centre of the Sharks’ physical dominance and composure under pressure, in their impressive 30-19...

Dobbo: Stormers’ worst performance of season

A dejected John Dobson rued the Stormers’ ill-discipline and lineout inefficiency in their 30-19 defeat to the Sharks at Cape Town Stadium. Saturday night’s loss was not only the first of the Vodacom URC campaign for the Cape side, but it also demoted them to second...

Brown offered long-term Bok deal

Tony Brown is among the Springbok assistant coaches offered contract extensions until the end of the 2031 World Cup. SA Rugby recently extended Rassie Erasmus’ contract through to the global showpiece in the USA, and CEO Rian Oberholzer confirmed talks with assistant...