Three talking points ahead of Ireland vs Italy

A battered Ireland bid to rebound in Dublin against an Italy side brimming with confidence after their win over Scotland. Italy have every reason to believe they can record only their second win over the Irish in the tournament – the previous one dates back to 2013 in...

SA Rugby creates new U23 competition

SA Rugby has revamped its professional junior rugby pathways to ensure emerging players are optimally prepared for senior rugby. The change was approved at a Special General Council meeting of SA Rugby on Wednesday, following a thorough review of the playing calendar,...

Dobbo: Stormers got lucky with Dayimani

Coach John Dobson has confirmed Hacjivah Dayimani’s return as the Stormers reset for the business end of the season. The explosive loose forward is heading back to Cape Town after securing an early release from Racing 92. Dayimani arrived in Paris in July 2024 on a...
Rassie responds to high-ball critics

Rassie responds to high-ball critics

Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to defend the Springboks’ highly-effective high-ball tactics. A key pillar of the Boks’ recent dominance has been their ability to turn the contestable kick into an attacking weapon. Since the outlawing of escorts around the...

Rassie to rope in Razor?

Bringing Scott Robertson into the Springbok set-up would be “straight out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook”. This is according to New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul, who has suggested that while unlikely, the move is not entirely impossible. Robertson is currently...