Luan shuts out noise ahead of Sables showdown

Luan shuts out noise ahead of Sables showdown

Luan Giliomee’s remarkable rise through the South African rugby ranks shows no signs of slowing down, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. The versatile former Sharks back, has already packed more experiences into the 2025-26 season than most players manage in several seasons,...

Mallett likes ‘left-field’ Horn selection

Nick Mallett says starting at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday will be a “fantastic challenge” for Lions fullback Quan Horn. Horn has been handed a surprise start at No 10 for the season-opening clash in Gqeberha, just his second...

Saffas bolster Baa-Baas for Bok clash

Three South Africans have been included in the Barbarians match 23 for Saturday’s encounter against the Springboks in Gqeberha. Stormers and Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant reunites with former schoolmate Duhan van der Merwe, who wears the No 11 jersey, while...

Matfield: Bulls going back into lion’s den

Victor Matfield expects the Vodacom Bulls to face a hostile atmosphere at Croke Park when they take on Leinster in Friday night’s URC final. The former Bulls and Springbok lock only played at the iconic Dublin venue once – against Ireland in 2009 – but the memories...