Boks linked with R15m ‘IPL’ US payday

South Africa’s leading players are reportedly on the radar for rugby’s IPL-style league, scheduled for 2026 in the USA, with organisers eyeing major talent worldwide.

All Blacks sweat over star duo

Veterans Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor are in a fitness race to face Ireland following head injuries in New Zealand’s late win over England at Twickenham on Saturday. 

Another URC coach heads for the exit door

Welsh club Dragons have parted ways with head coach Dai Flanagan, marking the second Vodacom URC coaching departure in less than a week.

Free-flowing Scotland floor Fiji

Darcy Graham scored four tries, while Adam Hastings kicked 17 points as Scotland thrashed Fiji in a thrilling clash at Murrayfield on Saturday.

All Blacks XV outmuscle Munster

Munster fought valiantly but late tries earned the All Blacks XV a thrilling victory in a friendly at Thomond Park on Saturday. 

Jake: Boks have lost their mystique

Jake White says that SA teams playing against the northern hemisphere sides in the Vodacom URC has made the Springboks a known quantity for their rivals.

Rocky’s on the lam!

Former Wallabies star Rocky Elsom has reportedly gone into hiding after leaving Ireland, fearing extradition to France over a European arrest warrant.

All Blacks’ guard up after Marler’s shot

Scott Barrett suggested England’s Joe Marler had “loaded the gun” ahead of Saturday’s clash at Twickenham after calling on the All Blacks to ditch performing the haka.

England prop eyes All Blacks prize

Front-row powerhouse Ellis Genge is adamant that England defeating New Zealand on Saturday will still rank as a landmark achievement for all the All Blacks’ recent struggles.

Rassie: Cheslin a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Bok

Rassie Erasmus suggests two-time World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe is the exception to the rule that no one in the current Springbok set-up is irreplaceable.