Umaga: Unbelievable to be back

Tana Umaga admits he was left “a little bit speechless” after being appointed as an All Blacks assistant coach under Dave Rennie. The former All Blacks captain was confirmed as defence coach on Tuesday as part of a new-look management team, and said the chance to...

Ex-Bok questions Rassie’s contract extension

Gio Aplon says SA Rugby shouldn’t have extended Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ contract through to the 2031 World Cup. SA Rugby confirmed in December that Erasmus, who has guided the Boks to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, had signed a new deal...

Rennie’s All Blacks assistants revealed

Dave Rennie has named his management team to take the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup. The new head coach has retained one old face but turned mostly to former assistants from his successful club coaching career. Jason Ryan, who was an assistant to...
Varsity Cup: Maties edge Eagles, Tuks go top

Varsity Cup: Maties edge Eagles, Tuks go top

Maties beat the NWU Eagles, while Tuks’ comeback win over Emeris took them back to the top of the Varsity Cup log on Monday night. In a tense clash at the Danie Craven Stadium, Maties held off a spirited Eagles fightback to secure a 30-26 victory and strengthen their...

Embattled Edinburgh call on Saffa prop

Edinburgh have been boosted by the arrival of three Scotland players ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Stormers in Cape Town. Coach Sean Everitt’s side were hammered 54-17 by the Lions at Ellis Park last weekend to drop to 13th on the Vodacom URC log – 12 points...