Why Ireland lock didn’t apologise to Marx

Ireland lock James Ryan insists he never intentionally targeted Malcolm Marx’s head, and only later realised the severity of his dangerous cleanout.

Ackers: Bulls own worst enemy

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team’s decision-making and inaccuracy after a costly 43-33 defeat to the Lions at Loftus on Saturday.

Springboks gaze down on rugby world

The Springboks end 2025 as World Rugby’s No 1-ranked team, retaining the position they held at the start of the year.

How Welsh school helped shape Sacha

The Welsh may still be reeling from the Cardiff mauling, but they can take pride in helping shape a Springbok star.

How many games Eben could miss

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth faces a long ban for making eye contact with Wales flank Alex Mann.

Giant JJ: I only eat once a day!

Northampton Saints’ South African enforcer JJ van der Mescht has become one of the English Premiership’s most destructive forwards.

Tandy: Losing margin stings

Wales coach Steve Tandy admitted his side’s record 73-0 defeat to the Springboks in Cardiff was “hard to watch”.

50-cap Cobus hails ‘unreal season’

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach celebrated his 50th Test appearance in fitting style on Saturday.

Rassie proud of ‘hungry’ Boks

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks’ record 73-0 win against Wales in Cardiff was “one of our most complete performances”.

Rassie: Eben’s red card justified

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted the Eben Etzebeth eye-gouging incident in Cardiff “didn’t look good”.