Smit: ‘Tough’ Test awaits the Boks in Joburg

John Smit has warned that Australia will arrive at Ellis Park battle-hardened for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener, but believes the Springboks still have the edge.

Van Wyk backs WP to turn corner in Bloem

Blitzboks star Shilton van Wyk believes WP are on the brink of clicking as a team, ahead of their must-win clash with the Cheetahs after a nightmare start to the Currie Cup.

WP at risk of dreaded Currie Cup wooden spoon

Western Province head to Bloemfontein still searching for their first Currie Cup win of 2025, desperate to avoid another weekend rooted to the bottom of the table.

To’omua: Schmidt must play the long game

Former Wallaby Matt To’omua has urged coach Joe Schmidt to rest some key players even if it means going under-strength against the Boks on Saturday.

Stormers newbie Ackermann champing at the bit

New Stormers recruit Ruan Ackermann is relishing the chance to form part of a loose-trio with Springbok Evan Roos for the upcoming URC season.

On this day: Magic Marius hat-trick sinks All Blacks

Marius Joubert etched his name in the record books 21 years ago today when the Springbok centre ran in three tries against the All Blacks at Ellis Park.

‘Confident’ Fassi’s kicking boot well-polished

Fullback Aphelele Fassi has been handed a potential game-changing responsibility for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park.

Wallaby heavy vows to fight fire with fire

Aussie prop Zane Nonggorr says the Wallabies are ready to go toe-to-toe with South Africa’s most feared weapon – their brutal forward pack.

Watch: Stormers unveil new logo

The Stormers logo has received a facelift as part of a brand new identity for the Cape side which it hopes will inspire success.

Bruising Batho gets a run for Sharks

Junior Bok powerhouse Bathobele Hlekani will make his first start of the Currie Cup campaign when the Sharks XV face Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.