Ackers: Junior Boks still becoming men

Johan Ackermann believes the Junior Springboks lag behind their international peers in physical development. South Africa produces world-class schools rugby players, yet have not won the World Rugby U20 Championship since 2012 and finished seventh in last years’...

French giants chase Saffa’s signature

A South African playmaker is reportedly being targeted by a French Top 14 club. According to RugbyPass, Racing 92 regard Rob du Preez as an ideal replacement for England’s Owen Farrell, who has returned to Saracens. The French giants are looking to rebuild after...

On this day: Stormers crowned URC champs

On 18 of June 2022, the Stormers won the inaugural United Rugby Championship following a narrow win over bitter rivals, the Vodacom Bulls, in Cape Town. The inaugural URC final was a credit to both teams, after the Bulls provided an upset when they beat Leinster in...
Shark, Stormer crack Opta URC XV

Shark, Stormer crack Opta URC XV

Two players from South African franchises are in Opta’s 2024-25 URC Team of the Season. The team was selected using the Opta Index, based on players’ average score per match, with a minimum of eight appearances required to be considered for selection. Sharks flank...