Batho now roams with the pride

Batho now roams with the pride

The Lions have seemingly won the battle to have Junior Springbok flank Batho Hlekani released early from his contract with the Sharks. It had been reported that Hlekani would join the Lions after the Currie Cup, in time for the start of their 2025/2026 Vodacom URC...
Rassie backs his No 8s amid Roos murmurs

Rassie backs his No 8s amid Roos murmurs

Despite missing players like Jasper Wiese, Elrigh Louw and Cameron Hanekom – coach Rassie Erasmus feels there’s sufficient cover in the Springbok squad to fill the void at No 8. ALSO: Rassie’s Bok flyhalf poker game With Wiese still serving a suspension that rules him...
Razor’s new blood for Rugby Champs

Razor’s new blood for Rugby Champs

Scott Robertson has included one debutant in his All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship, while a host of injuries have forced some big changes ahead of their tour to Argentina. MORE: All Blacks injury list grows Chiefs loose forward Simon Parker is the only...
Griquas rally to stun Boland in 14-try thriller

Griquas rally to stun Boland in 14-try thriller

Two quickfire tries from scrumhalf Caleb Abrahams sparked a Griquas comeback to beat the Boland Kavaliers in Kimberley on Sunday. Griquas logged their first win of the 2025 Currie Cup, scoring five second-half tries to bounce back from a 34-19 deficit at the break and...