Following a disappointing continental campaign, the pressure shifts heavily to the Bulls, Stormers, and Lions to conquer a treacherous away-draw matrix in the URC ...
South Africa's loose forward stocks are overflowing and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is managing it wisely.
With defending champions Munster heading to a roaring Loftus Versfeld, the Bulls have been handed the ultimate extra layer of motivation.
The southern hemisphere's showpiece competition, Super Rugby, has lost its lustre and is in danger of collapsing unless dramatic change is made.
An 18-month doping ban for Asenathi Ntlabakanye and a torn biceps for Morne van den Berg have thrown a major spanner into the Springboks' winter planning.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in Gold for his inspirational leadership and contribution to South African unity. ...
One of the reasons the Sharks have under-achieved over the last decade has been their hit-and-miss recruitment and player retention.
The Sharks are reportedly eyeing a sensational return for Springbok star Manie Libbok as they hunt for a world-class operator to drive their attacking game plan. ...
Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye's year-long doping case has ended with an unfortunate 18-month ban for the popular prop.
The Sharks' 21-17 loss to the Ospreys last week was shrouded in controversy. But as long as the game has been played, there have been late tackles and dubious tactical ...
Burly flank Marco van Staden was a backline player at school. Now he is making a name for himself as a hooker at the Bulls.
Ethan Hooker's dislocated shoulder creates a selection headache for Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ 2026 international season. We analyse the midfield depth ...
With the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid looming next month, the Blitzboks are already resetting their focus on the physical and mental demands required to ...
The Durban teams at the Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival continued their dominance over teams from outside of KZN on day two of he popular tournament.
Hacjivah Dayimani learned how to play wing during his time at Racing 92 in France. He is happy to embrace a hybrid role between flank and wing for the Stormers.
There have been few unluckier Springboks than RG Snyman. Yet another ruptured knee has ended his international season before it has begun.
Embrose Papier’s two-try, Player of the Match performance was the difference as the Bulls survived a five-try onslaught from Munster.
Next week marks three years since the passing of Ian McIntosh, the man who transformed Natal rugby from " Cinderella" status into the dominant force of the 1990s. ...
The annual Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival is back. The 16th edition of the popular tournament promises cracking schoolboy entertainment.
The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. They were hardly convincing and their mistakes kept opening the door for the Irishmen.
Former Junior Springbok Emile van Heerden has been jinxed by injuries in his short career. He was excellent for the Sharks last week and is hoping for more of the ...
Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...
The " Shark Tank" has a new blueprint. From Scott Mathie’s attacking guile to Neil Powell’s move to the juniors, the Sharks have overhauled their high-performance ...
Spring bok coach Rassie Erasmus faces tough task of balancing planning and winning in a hugely competitive 2026.
The Sharks lost to Sale in the Champions Cup but coach JP Pietersen is confident of a return to winning ways.
