Cheslin crowned Japan’s points king

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe added another accolade to his glittering career after finishing as the leading point-scorer in Japan Rugby League One this season. Kolbe edged Black Rams Tokyo flyhalf Ichigo Nakakusu by a single point after slotting a 65th-minute penalty...

‘Sacha could be better than Carter’

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu can surpass Dan Carter and become more famous than Antoine Dupont. Feinberg-Mngomezulu has enjoyed a rapid rise since his breakthrough 2024 Test season, cementing himself as the Springboks’...

Boland star Xavier inspired by Uncle Chester

Boland speedster Xavier Mitchell, whose seven-try blitz stunned Eastern Province at the weekend, hails from a proud rugby family. Mitchell is following in the footsteps of his father Franklin, who played in the WP League, and his uncle, the late Springbok great...

Stonehouse: Not right that SWD not in Currie Cup

Jimmy Stonehouse says it’s disappointing for South African rugby that the SWD Eagles will not be in the Currie Cup Premier Division this season. The Eagles, coached by former Springbok mentor Heyneke Meyer, finished fifth in the SA Cup standings, missing out on a...

Rennie wanted Richie to face Stormers

Coach Dave Rennie was eager for flyhalf Richie Mo’unga to start in the All Blacks’ opening Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour match of South Africa. Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal to return home after a stint in Japan with Toshiba Brave Lupus, but NZ Rugby’s...