Rassie: Rankings matter in 2025
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the World Rugby rankings assume greater importance for his team this year.
Simon Borchardt
Dupont out of Bok rematch?
France captain Antoine Dupont could miss his side’s blockbuster clash against the Springboks in Paris on 8 November.
Plum praises Siya after SA Shield win
Sharks coach John Plumtree lauded captain Siya Kolisi following a 25-22 Vodacom URC victory against the Lions at Kings Park that secured the SA Shield.
Boland shock Cheetahs in SA Cup
Coach Frans Steyn’s Cheetahs lost to the Boland Cavaliers in the opening round of the SA Cup in Wellington on Saturday.
URC got conference system right
The Vodacom URC South African Shield can become a sought-after prize for our teams in a way the Super Rugby conference trophy never was, writes @SimonBorchardt
On-loan Bull brings ‘calm head’ to Sharks
Coach John Plumtree expects Henry Immelman’s experience to benefit the Sharks in their rematch against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC
Bok bruiser back for Sharks
The Sharks have been reinforced by the return of a Springbok pack monster for the Vodacom URC derby against the Lions at Kings Park on Saturday.
Rassie: Willie deserves to play 100 Tests
Rassie Erasmus hopes that Willie le Roux becomes the eighth Springbok centurion during the 2025 Test season.
French physicality impresses Rassie
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says France have played both brutal and beautiful rugby in this year’s Six Nations.
Ireland, France set for ‘colossal confrontation up front’
Irish rugby great Hugo MacNeill believes the battle for who probably wins the Six Nations title will be decided by whether Ireland or France dominate in the scrum on Saturday.
