French vote Du Toit world’s best

French vote Du Toit world’s best

Springbok flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit has been crowned Midi Olympique’s 2025 World Player of the Year, capping yet another phenomenal season for one of South Africa’s modern greats. The 33-year-old, who played a starring role in South Africa’s 2023 World Cup triumph,...

Bok legend: Rassie Erasmus

Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, who turns 53 today, is one of the most influential figures in Springbok history – first as a player, and now as the mastermind behind the modern golden era. A fiercely intelligent loose forward with an unmatched rugby brain, Erasmus made his...

Beirne red card rescinded, free to face Boks

Ireland have received a major boost after Tadhg Beirne’s red card against the All Blacks was rescinded by an independent disciplinary committee. The 33-year-old lock was sent off in the 26-13 defeat in Chicago after a bunker review upgraded his yellow card for...

Willemse backs ‘bully’ to rough-up Boks

Former France lock Paul Willemse says Emmanuel Meafou can be the physical “bully” Les Bleus need against the Springboks in Paris on Saturday. The Pretoria-born enforcer, who retired in September due to concussion, knows all about fronting up against South Africa’s...

Jordie heads home from All Blacks tour

The All Blacks have been dealt a major setback on their northern tour, with star midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of the remaining Tests after sustaining ankle and knee injuries against Ireland. Barrett limped off just 13 minutes into New Zealand’s 26-13 win in...