Borthwick’s Bok boost?

Three South African Premiership stars could be fast-tracked into England’s plans if World Rugby agrees to review a contentious ‘captured’ player rule.

WP’s injury crisis deepens

Western Province will be without captain Zain Davids for their trip to Bloemfontein, with coach Labeeb Levy admitting his absence leaves a major hole in the breakdown battle.

Boks ready to turn up the heat on shaky Wallabies

Unbeaten in 2025 and brimming with new talent, the Springboks kick off their TRC campaign against a Wallaby side still licking its Lions wounds.

On This Day: Sacha inspires Boks to rare Brisbane win

Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will once again be pivotal in the Boks’ Rugby Championship campaign, just as he was when he made his first Test start on this day in 2024.

Cheetahs pip Sharks XV in cagey affair

The Free State Cheetahs outlasted a brave and willing Sharks XV to register their second win of the 2025 Currie Cup campaign.

Jorgensen pumped to face ‘bloody good’ Springboks

Wallaby utility back Max Jorgensen says the Boks are exactly the kind of opponents he wants to face as Australia prepare for two massive Tests in South Africa.

Levy bemoans game time shortage of fringe players

Western Province coach Labeeb Levy has urged SA Rugby to rethink the domestic calendar to ensure fringe players don’t go months without playing.

Schreuder back as Losper hits 50 for Boland

Veteran scrumhalf Louis Schreuder will make his long-awaited debut for the Boland Cavaliers in their round 3 Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Wellington.

Mathee starts, Junior Boks add fire to WP bench

Western Province flyhalf Jurie Mathee has cleared concussion protocols to make his season debut against Griquas in Kimberley on Friday.

Nel eyes URC starting berth for Stormers

Loose forward Louw Nel wants to convert his part-time status into a more full-time role when the Stormers get their Vodacom URC campaign under way in September.