Dobbo, Rito: Zach ticks all Bok boxes

Stormers coaches Rito Hlungwani and John Dobson have hailed Zachary Porthen’s breakout year. Porthen is the only new face in Rassie Erasmus’ 36-man Bok squad for their year-end tour. The 21-year-old prop has enjoyed a whirlwind 2025 – from making his Stormers debut in...

Stonehouse heading to Sharks?

Talks between the Sharks and Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse are reportedly ongoing. The Sharks are winless after four rounds of the URC, having drawn one and lost three matches, including a 34-26 defeat to Ulster at Kings Park last Saturday. The poor run has put head...

Rugby players involved in schoolboy beating

Members of the Milnerton High 1st XV were reportedly involved in the bullying of a 16-year-old Grade 10 pupil at the Cape Town school. Police have confirmed they are investigating a case of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after the boy, who recently...
Rees-Lightning set to strike Boks

Rees-Lightning set to strike Boks

Louis Rees-Zammit is back in Wales’ red after a failed attempt at the NFL and a bright start to life at the Bristol Bears. After nearly two years away from Test rugby, the electric winger has been recalled by new head coach Steve Tandy for the upcoming November Tests....

Suaalii reunites with ‘great mentor’ Folau

Wallabies star Joseph Suaalii and Israel Folau had a happy reunion in Japan this week. In a symbolic moment for Australian rugby, Folau hosted the Wallabies at the Urayasu D-Rocks’ facilities outside Tokyo, where he and Samu Kerevi are based. Folau, a 73-Test Wallaby,...