Barrett injury adds to Blues woes

An injury to All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has compounded the Blues’ problems after the Super Rugby defending champions lost to the Brumbies.

Boks locked in for bumpy 2025 ride

Deon Davids has his fingers crossed the Springboks can avoid a lock crisis this season, as Mzwandile Stick warns that the world champions cannot afford to “be comfortable”.

Final decision made on WP administration

SA Rugby’s Executive Council has advised the administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union to wind up the union’s period of administration.

Forgotten Bok signs Sarries contract

A seasoned Springbok and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker will continue his career abroad after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with English giants Saracens. 

‘Rassie’s spy the real Bok mastermind’

Felix Jones’ return to the Springboks has sparked debate, with former players Shane Horgan and Benjamin Kayser hailing his unsung impact for the world champions.

Saffa starts at 8 for rejigged Italy

SA-born loose forward Ross Vintcent will run out against England at Twickenham as Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada makes six starting XV changes for Sunday’s Six Nations clash.

Watch: Deadeye Aussie ends Eden Park drought

Ryan Lonergan sinks a last-gasp penalty goal in a stunning Super Rugby comeback by the Brumbies to beat the Blues in Auckland for the first time since 2013.

Lions look to Boks for defensive boost

Defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the Lions have turned a corner defensively, and sees similarities with the Springboks in how the Pride play for each other.

Rassie throws Brannas a lifeline

Rassie Erasmus believes that 38-year-old Deon Fourie is the ideal insurance policy if those wrestling Bongi Mbonambi for the Springbok No 2 jersey fail to “shoot the lights out”.

Ireland recall Saffa for Les Bleus clash

SA-born hooker Rob Herring is set to make his first appearance of the 2025 Six Nations, while Ireland captain Caelan Doris is fit to face France in Dublin on Saturday.