Wallabies land All Blacks mastermind

The Wallabies have strengthened their coaching set-up with the appointment of a former All Blacks assistant coach. Scott McLeod will join Les Kiss’ coaching team as defence coach from 2026 on a three-year deal, returning to the Test arena after his previous stint with...

Watch: King Carlos praises son Payton

An emotional Carlos Spencer hailed the resilience of his son, Payton, after the 21-year-old made his Super Rugby debut on Saturday. A standout at Hamilton Boys’ High, where he helped the side win the New Zealand First XV title in 2022, Payton was fast-tracked into the...

Bordeaux hammer Dupont-less Toulouse

Bordeaux Bègles sent out a warning to their Top 14 rivals with a clinical dismantling of champions Toulouse on Sunday. With superstar scrumhalf Antoine Dupont rested after France’s Six Nations triumph, the visitors were exposed by a ruthless Bordeaux outfit inspired...
Dobbo: Stormers seduced by space

Dobbo: Stormers seduced by space

Coach John Dobson was left frustrated by the Stormers’ inability to convert multiple opportunities against the Dragons in Cape Town. The 29-21 victory also came at a cost as returning wing Seabelo Senatla was forced off with a calf injury, with Dobson saying he could...
Stormers see off plucky Dragons

Stormers see off plucky Dragons

It wasn’t always pretty but the Stormers did enough to defeat the Dragons at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday. The home side won 29-21 after leading 14-7 at half-time and climbed back to second on the Vodacom URC log. The Stormers produced moments of quality but were let...