Jesse, Ox ready for All Blacks invasion

Jesse, Ox ready for All Blacks invasion

Springboks Jesse Kriel and Ox Nche say next year’s blockbuster Test series against the All Blacks will push both teams to new heights. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The countries’ long, rich history will enter a new chapter next year when the All Blacks embark on the Rugby’s...
Razor: SA tour All Blacks’ toughest test

Razor: SA tour All Blacks’ toughest test

Coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa next year will be a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” for players and fans. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The All Blacks will return to South Africa in 2026 for their first full tour since 1996 when Sean...
‘Ellis Park sends shivers down your spine’

‘Ellis Park sends shivers down your spine’

Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan are relishing the prospect of touring South Africa with the All Blacks next year. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. New Zealand’s 2026 tour of South Africa – dubbed “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” – will feature eight matches: four against local...
Sharks’ big guns take aim at Ulster

Sharks’ big guns take aim at Ulster

Eben Etzebeth is one of five returning Springboks for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. Back from their Rugby Championship heroics and a break are forwards Ox Nche, Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi who join fellow Boks Bongi Mbonambi and...

Asenathi backs Lions to roar again

After a brutal three-week tour, Lions and Springbok tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it’s a relief to finally be back home. The Joburg-based team are busy preparing for their round four Vodacom URC clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park on Saturday. “It is good...

URC Round 4: SA teams brace for big weekend

The Stormers will look to extend their unbeaten run, while the Bulls aim to bounce back in Galway in round four of the Vodacom URC. Both the Lions and Sharks are back on home soil desperate to get their seasons firing. The Stormers remain the only South African side...

Krappie to miss Scarlets basement battle

The Lions won’t be considering Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg for Saturday’s crucial clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park. The Joburg-based side is back from a disastrous 0-3 European tour, the disappointment compounded by the fact that Van den Berg lasted...

Bulls-Stormers URC derby rescheduled

The blockbuster Vodacom URC derby between the Bulls and Stormers has been moved from its original festive-season slot. The fixture had initially been set for 27 December at Loftus Versfeld, but will now take place on 14 March. As a result, the Bulls will enjoy a...

Sanzaar makes call on Rugby Championship

Sanzaar has released its international rugby calendar for the next five years. Sanzaar on Thursday ended speculation about the Rugby Championship’s future, confirming the tournament will be staged in 2027, 2028 and 2029. And for the first time, a full Rugby...