Canada dethrone Black Ferns

Canada ended double-defending Women’s World Cup champions New Zealand’s reign with a brilliant semi-final win in Bristol on Friday. The 34-19 defeat was the Black Ferns’ first in the showpiece tournament since 2014. The North Americans produced a superb opening 40...

Plum: Sharks have a few problems

Sharks coach John Plumtree has named a 65-man squad for the 2025-26 Vodacom URC, but will be without nine players – excluding their Springboks – when the tournament kicks off next week. With a demanding season ahead – combining the URC, Champions Cup and Springbok...

‘Rugby Champs not better than Six Nations’

Former England and British & Irish Lions wing Ugo Monye insists the Six Nations remains rugby’s premier annual competition. This is despite the 2025 Rugby Championship producing one of its most dramatic editions in years. The Springboks’ record 43-10 victory over...

Rassie: Boks charged up for Pumas challenge

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is expecting a “psyched-up Argentinean team” at Kings Park next Saturday. The world champions kicked off their preparations on Friday for the first of two crucial Rugby Championship matches against Los Pumas. Having assembled in camp in...

Trokkie ready to rev it up with Ulster

Juarno Augustus insists he has no doubts about his decision to leave the Northampton Saints for Ulster. The 27-year-old No 8, who began his professional career with the Stormers and Western Province, signed a three-year deal with the Irish province after four seasons...