Leinster wary of Toulon ‘second arrow’

Leinster are determined not to repeat past mistakes as they prepare to face Toulon in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final in Dublin on Saturday. Leo Cullen’s men suffered a shock Vodacom URC defeat to Scarlets a year ago, which preceded their stunning Champions Cup...

Wilson: Can All Blacks use Leicester like Kwagga?

All Blacks legend Jeff Wilson questions whether Leicester Fainga’anuku could become a hybrid weapon for New Zealand following his star turn at flank for the Crusaders. Fainga’anuku’s switch from the backline to loose forward paid off with a Man-of-the-Match display...

Schools wrap: Affies claw back to edge Boishaai

Affies came from behind win to beat Paarl Boys’ High, while there were also wins for SACS, Grey High and Grey College to close out a weekend of top schools festival rugby. The final match of the 2026 Wildeklawer Festival provided a fine finish, as Affies overturned a...

Cheetahs season hangs in the balance

The Cheetahs are fighting to keep their season – and their future – alive after a shock defeat to the Valke dented their Currie Cup qualification hopes. A 43-36 loss in Kempton Park on Saturday has left the Bloemfontein outfit under pressure heading into the final two...

French not backing down from red-card fight

French rugby has doubled down on its opposition to World Rugby’s 20-minute red card trial, warning it poses a “major threat” to the sport, specifically around player welfare. In a joint statement, the Fédération Française de Rugby (FFR) and Ligue Nationale de Rugby...