Baa-Baas warm-up for Boks?

The Springboks could once again turn to the Barbarians as the perfect early-season tune-up in 2026. According to Rapport, a clash between the famous invitation side and the world champions will kick-start South Africa’s 2026 campaign. The match is set to take place at...

Boks set global standard under Rassie

South African rugby is no longer just winning – it is setting the pace for the global game, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks are streets ahead of the rest of the rugby world in innovation, selection,...

Blitzboks call up Sharks U21 star

An exciting young playmaker, originally from Ceres in the Western Cape, trained with the Blitzboks in Stellenbosch this week. And Sharks U21 flyhalf Luan Giliomee will rejoin the squad in early January ahead of the resumption of the SVNS series, according to Rapport....

JP: Andre, Ethan like extra forwards for Sharks

Coach JP Pietersen lauded Andre Esterhuizen and Ethan Hooker after the Sharks’ 28-23 Investec Champions Cup win against Saracens at Kings Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Captain Esterhuizen marked his 100th appearance for the Sharks with a commanding performance at 12,...

Dobbo: Stormers seduced by great start

Coach John Dobson says the Stormers forced passes when Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against an understrength La Rochelle became “too easy”. With first-choice players rested or injured, La Rochelle fielded a youthful outfit packed with academy players that...