Dobbo ‘expecting something special’

Coach John Dobson says the Stormers’ rapidly expanding squad depth gives them the confidence to go all-out in their Investec Champions Cup opener against Bayonne on Friday night.

‘Italy will be Boks’ pressure game’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ 2027 World Cup pool is far from the easy ride some assume.

Rassie: Don’t underestimate Australia

Rassie Erasmus says talk of a Springbok–All Blacks quarter-final at the 2027 World Cup is premature.

Rassie: We’ll have to roll the dice in 2026

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ biggest challenge ahead of the 2027 World Cup will be getting the balance for the 2026 season “absolutely right”.

Galthie: Boks a formidable, colossal challenge

How coaches and captains reacted to the 2027 World Cup draw.

Ban rules Saints flyer out of Bulls clash

The Northampton Saints will be without one of world rugby’s rising stars for their Investec Champions Cup matches against Pau and the Vodacom Bulls.

Razor remains All Blacks coach – for now

Scott Robertson is on the thin edge of the blade after a season in which the All Blacks flattered to deceive and also recorded the worst loss in their storied history.

2027 RWC: Main contenders await draw fate

How the top-seeded teams are shaping up ahead of the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday (11am SA time).

2027 RWC: Making up the numbers

The teams in Bands 2, 3 and 4 for the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday.

No more cards for weak scrums?

The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece.