Japan hails Marx’s World Player of the Year win

Malcolm Marx’s World Rugby Player of the Year award is being celebrated in Japan.

Bulls name powerhouse Champions Cup squad

The Vodacom Bulls have named a formidable squad for the start of the 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup featuring a full compliment of Springboks and a few new signings.

Schalla: Malcolm is a marked man

Schalk Burger believes James Ryan’s 20-minute red card against the Springboks may signal a growing trend of opposition teams zeroing in on Malcolm Marx at the breakdown.

Grobbies: Boks ‘100% in’ for one last push

Johan Grobbelaar insists there will be no dip in motivation as the Springboks look to finish 2025 on a high against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Timely boost for Wales as stalwart returns

Wales have finally received a sliver of good news ahead of Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Cardiff, with star loose forward Aaron Wainwright declared fit to play.

Aussie bosses back Schmidt

Rugby Australia has doubled down in its support of under-fire Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt.

Six Boks in World Rugby Dream Team

Six Springboks have been included in a star-studded 2025 World Rugby Dream Team – the strongest representation of any nation.

SA duo back as Munster brace for Stormers

Munster are set to welcome back some South African speed and muscle as they prepare for Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash against the Stormers at Thomond Park.

Ackers factor adds spice to Jukskei derby

There’s an extra layer of intrigue to Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash between the Bulls and Lions at Loftus Versfeld, and it comes in the form of Johan Ackermann.

Alleged dodgy coach nabbed for contracts scam

A part-time academy coach in Pretoria has been accused of running an elaborate scam that allegedly conned the parents of more than 20 young rugby players out of an estimated R150,000.