Boan: Make Daan doctor of scrums

Springbok prop Boan Venter has lauded scrum coach Daan Human’s ruthless approach to scrumming. The set-piece is one of the Boks’ key weapons heading into a tough international season. “Coach Daan is an incredible person. They might as well give him a doctorate for...

Bok great hails Hatton’s commitment

Nick Hatton’s rise in Durban hasn’t gone unnoticed and he’s caught the eye of one of the most respected captains in Springbok history. Former Sharks and Springbok skipper Gary Teichmann believes Hatton’s biggest strength has nothing to do with size or stats, but...
George backs England to ‘kick on’

George backs England to ‘kick on’

Jamie George was proud of England’s dynamic start to the Six Nations after they thrashed Wales 48-7 at Twickenham on Saturday. Henry Arundell, making his first Test start since the 2023 World Cup, ran in a first-half hat-trick of tries, with Ben Earl, Tom Roebuck and...

Ireland, Scotland tumble down rankings

Ireland have dropped to their lowest World Rugby ranking in nearly four years. A 36-14 defeat to France in Paris on Thursday night saw the Irish slip to fifth – a position they last occupied in March 2022 – with Les Bleus climbing to fourth. Italy and Scotland also...
Rampant England add to Wales’ woe

Rampant England add to Wales’ woe

Winger Henry Arundell scored a first-half hat-trick of tries as England hammered Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. England, who last won the Six Nations six years ago, ran in seven tries in a 48-7 victory, with Ben Earl and Tom Roebuck also crossing Wales’ line before...