Ambitious Boland seek franchise status

Boland are aiming to become South Africa’s fifth international rugby franchise – a move that could come at the expense of the Cheetahs. The Cavaliers are back in the Currie Cup Premier Division for the first time since 2016, and see their return as a step towards...
Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller

Wallabies edge Fiji in last-minute thriller

Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson scored a last-gasp converted try to deny a valiant Fiji 21-18 on Sunday and avoid an embarrassing defeat. Australia coach Joe Schmidt and his coaching staff will be scratching their heads looking for answers ahead of the three-Test...

Ford pulls the strings in England win

Flyhalf George Ford was instrumental in England’s win over Argentina in La Plata on Saturday night. The Test centurion kicked 15 points and assisted one of England’s four tries as Steve Borthwick’s side claimed a famous 32-12 victory in the first match of a two-Test...

Bulls reach out to Bok coach

The Vodacom Bulls are reportedly hoping to add a former Springbok coach to their shortlist following the departure of Jake White. White officially parted ways with the Bulls on Friday, following a post-season review. The 61-year-old’s position had come under heavy...

Bok blanks will trouble ‘Sheriff’ Rassie

South Africa overpowered Italy in their 2025 Test opener, but a mixed display outside the set piece left Rassie Erasmus with plenty to fine-tune, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Boks’ dominance at scrum time and the impact of the Bomb...