Blitzboks fail to reach Dubai Sevens semis

The Blitzboks were knocked out of the Cup race in Dubai after a 19-14 defeat to Argentina in their final pool match on Saturday.

Plum backs refreshed Sharks for Connacht test

A well-rested Sharks outfit arrives in Galway with momentum and new direction as they look to climb the Vodacom URC table against a desperate Connacht side.

Lions forced into key changes for Bulls clash

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made several enforced adjustments to the Lions side for Saturday’s Vodacom URC Juskei derby against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Lions confident despite Boks’ absence

The Lions will be without two of their Springboks for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.

Saffas Abroad: Top 14 back with a bang

Arno Botha’s Lyon and Jeremey Ward’s Stade Francais earned convincing wins on their domestic return as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in the Top 14.

Bulls tie down rising back-row bruiser

The Bulls have secured a key forward on a new deal running to 2028, strengthening their pack with a long-term leadership investment.

Ex-Ireland wing: Rivals dreading playing Boks

Former Ireland wing Andrew Trimble says the Springboks are “head and shoulders above” the rest of world rugby.

O’Driscoll: Don’t compare Ireland to Boks

Brian O’Driscoll says Ireland should focus on rebuilding rather than measuring up to the Springboks.

Boks win over biggest critic

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams says the Springboks are “head and shoulders above everyone right now”.

Hooker: Italy will be a different monster

Ethan Hooker expects Italy to provide the Springboks with “a serious challenge” in Turin on Saturday.