Tony toots Rassie, Boks’ horn

Assistant coach Tony Brown believes the Springboks, under the stewardship of Rassie Erasmus, have the talent to experiment while being the dominant team in world rugby.

England flyer targets All Blacks rival

Tommy Freeman is keen to make ‘life a misery’ for Sevu Reece when England face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

Krige: Hanekom the ideal Bok loosie

Corné Krige is excited for Cameron Hanekom to make his Test debut on the November tour, highlighting that the youngster’s skills marry well with the Springbok style of play.

Saffas weighing up NFL switch

South African players in the Premiership and URC are reportedly among the potential candidates looking to follow Louis Rees-Zammit’s switch to American football.

Plum on Bok exit talk: Players do move

Head coach John Plumtree has responded to reports of the DHL Stormers’ interest in signing Springbok loosehead prop Ntuthuko Mchunu from the Sharks.

State of the URC: Bulls, Sharks break on a high

The Bulls capped their European tour with a dramatic win, while the Sharks made it two from two at home heading into a four-week pause in the @Vodacom #URC.

Proud Lions lick their wounds

Ivan van Rooyen and Francke Horn rued the accuracy but not the heart of the Lions, after Leinster ended the Pride’s unbeaten start to the 2024-25 Vodacom URC in Dublin.

SA Rugby, unions at odds over Bok Tests

Six major unions and SA Rugby are set for a critical clash over Test match rights this week, with the controversial Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) deal in the balance.

Bok champs being phased out?

Faf de Klerk, Jean Kleyn and Trevor Nyakane are reportedly the first of an ageing crop of Rugby World Cup winners who Rassie Erasmus has begun culling from the Springbok squad.

Van Graan tips hat to Thomas the Tank

Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed Springbok prop Thomas du Toit’s ongoing impact after a rout of Sale on Saturday left the club top of the  Premiership table.