URC’s most shameful moment as Wessels ban stands

It’s time to stand up and find justice in Ireland’s highest court for Jan-Hendrik Wessels, writes MARK KEOHANE. To SA Rugby CEO Rian Oberholzer and president Mark Alexander, to the Bulls’ CEO Edgar Rathbone and owners Patrice Motsepe and Johann Rupert, you represent a...

Wessels appeal verdict delivered

The outcome of Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ appeal against his URC suspension has been confirmed following an independent hearing held on Wednesday. Wessels’ ban has been reduced from nine weeks to eight, meaning he will be able to play again from 20 December. The Springbok...

Plum to leave Sharks

John Plumtree will step down as Sharks head coach by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025-26 season. Following a poor start to their URC campaign, the Sharks’ leadership team conducted “a comprehensive review” of the union’s rugby structures, engaging stakeholders...

Bongi, Roos headline Bok-heavy Baa-Baas

Pat Lam and John Dobson have named a Barbarians side dripping with South African talent for Saturday’s clash against the All Blacks XV in Brentford. No fewer than 17 South Africans feature in the match 23, with Hanro Liebenberg captaining a powerful pack that includes...