Sharks, Cheetahs avoid Toulon

The Sharks and Cheetahs’ pools for next season’s EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed. The 2026-27  tournament will once again have 18 clubs – eight from the Vodacom URC, six from the Top 14, two from the English Premiership and two invited clubs (Cheetahs and...
Ox still looks to Os to set the standard

Ox still looks to Os to set the standard

Ox Nché draws inspiration from the legendary Os du Randt as the front-row powerhouse steels himself to power the Springbok scrum against England on Saturday. Former England No 8 Nick Easter on Planet Rugby argued that containing Nché at scrum time is non-negotiable...
England breath in Highveld challenge

England breath in Highveld challenge

Skills and kicking coach Kevin Sinfield says England have left nothing to chance in preparing for Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. The historic Johannesburg venue sits 1,753m above sea level, and England have not won there...
Rassie: Midfield maul a Bok rebellion

Rassie: Midfield maul a Bok rebellion

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ midfield maul tactic was in response to the death of the lineout maul. The Boks’ move, borrowed from the Paul Roos Gymnasium U14B team and first unveiled against Italy last year, quickly became one of the most talked-about...