New twist to Bulls coach saga

Johan Ackermann, the favourite to replace Jake White as Vodacom Bulls head coach, has received another offer. According to Rapport, the former Lions coach received a contract extension offer from SA Rugby to continue his work with the Junior Springboks before news...

Lions boss hails McCarthy, Hansen

Henry Pollock might have hogged the limelight in the British & Irish Lions’ Australian tour opener, but coach Andy Farrell was equally impressed with Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen. Hulking English loose forward Pollock lived up to the hype in Perth, helping the...

Ramos kicks Toulouse to Top 14 title

Fullback Thomas Ramos kicked two dramatic penalty goals in extra time as Toulouse edged Bordeaux Begles on Saturday to claim a record-extending 24th French Top 14 title. Ramos’ ice-cold kicks secured a 39-33 win, consolidating Toulouse’s place as the giants of French...

Rassie picks Boks on form, not bonds

Transformation, transparency and a focus on performance defined the Springboks’ opening week of the 2025 international season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Saturday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians in Cape Town had all the intensity...

Rassie satisfied with ‘good hit-out’

Rassie Erasmus isn’t getting carried away after the Springboks launched their 2025 season with a commanding 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The world champions dominated from the outset in rainy conditions,...