Weekend teams

Check out the match-day squads for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides.

Global season finally in sight?

A high-stakes meeting in London during the Six Nations could reshape the rugby calendar.

Matfield: All Blacks won’t have Brown

Victor Matfield says there’s “no chance” Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join the All Blacks before the 2027 World Cup.

Galthie drops experienced French trio

France coach Fabian Galthie has left three senior players out of his 42-man squad for the start of the Six Nations.

Keenan returns to Ireland squad

Fullback Hugo Keenan, who has not played since last year’s British & Irish Lions tour, has been named in Ireland’s Six Nations squad.

Italy hit by injury ahead of Six Nations

Dazzling winger Ange Capuozzo has been omitted from Italy’s Six Nations squad due to injury.

Sharks lock banned

A Sharks lock has received a four-week suspension for foul play in the Investec Champions Cup.

Sacha up for Investec Player of the Year award

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is among the 10 nominees for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.

Champions Cup Team of the Week (Round 4)

Two players from South African sides have been named in the Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after the final round of pool matches.

Eddie calls for clarity on Razor axing

Eddie Jones says NZ Rugby needs to provide detail on its decision to sack Scott Robertson just two years into his four-year contract.