Steyn rolls up sleeves to ‘iron out’ Cheetahs

Two-time world champion Frans Steyn was the consummate winner as a Springbok and he has set the same standards for the Cheetahs as he prepares to make his pro coaching debut this season.

Gatland backs experience for Paris challenge

Warren Gatland has recalled veterans Josh Adams and Liam Williams to pull Wales out of a 12-match slump when they square up against France in the 2025 Six Nations opener on Friday.

Ntamack back, Penaud out for France

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack is set to make his comeback in the 2025 Six Nations opener against Wales on Friday, but Les Bleus will be without ace finisher Damian Penaud.

Gurthro: Refs can’t see scrums are being ‘milked’

Former Springbok prop Gurthro Steenkamp says referees struggle to spot the “treachery” and “dark arts” used by players to destabilise the scrum.

Saffas Abroad: Green lights up the Stoop

Tyrone Green delivered a man of the match performance for Harlequins in the English Premiership, one of several South Africans flying the flag for foreign clubs on the weekend.

Fourie gives Leinster a shout-out

Deon Fourie has blamed Leinster for unsportsmanlike conduct that contributed to the Stormers’ lineout struggles in Dublin on Saturday night. The Stormers went down 36-12 against Leinster in the Irish capital and, in the post-match press conference, John Dobson highlighted nagging problems with the lineout. “Our frustration probably started early on with the lineout, with us losing too many of… Read more →

Pumas send Blitzboks to Fiji quarter-final

Argentina held on to deny the Blitzboks in their final pool match of the Perth Sevens on Saturday, a result that consigned South Africa to a Cup quarter-final against Fiji.

Brits drags Blitzboks to top spot

David Brits scored the match-winning try against Australia on Friday as South Africa climbed into first place in Pool A of the Perth Sevens tournament.

Blitzboks down Eagles

Speed, skill and tireless workrate were on display as the Blitzboks kicked off their Perth Sevens campaign on Friday with a comeback win against the USA. #HSBCSVNSPER

Mo’unga chooses Japan over Bok showdown

The Boks’ chances of becoming the first team to beat New Zealand at Eden Park since 1994 have been boosted by news that All Blacks negotiations to recall playmaker Richie Mo’unga have stalled.