Super Rugby back with a bang
The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season kicked off in fine style on Friday, as the Crusaders and Waratahs launched their campaigns with thrilling comeback victories.
Matthee: I’m not trying to be like Manie
Flyhalf Jurie Matthee backs his playmaking skills and is ready to lead the Stormers attack against the Lions in another key Vodacom URC derby at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Dallaglio lauds ‘naughty’ Rassie’s big calls
Former England skipper Lawrence Dallaglio has raised an eyebrow at Rassie Erasmus’ “provocative” nature but respects the Springbok boss’ willingness to make bold decisions.
Foote fine-tunes Junior Boks for Euro trip
Head coach Kevin Foote is confident that the Junior Springboks have prepared well and are looking forward to their three-match tour of Georgia.
Keo & Zels: Jake’s Bulls to lead SA charge
Two crunch derbies are on the menu this week and the boys have got the Bulls to feast.
No retreat, no surrender for Steenekamp
Prop Gerhard Steenekamp says a “proud” Vodacom Bulls pack cannot rest on their laurels at scrum time and must dominate the Sharks when the teams clash on Saturday.
Howley follows Gatland out the door
Rob Howley has left his role as Wales attack coach with immediate effect, following Warren Gatland’s departure earlier this week.
Sharks to counter big Bulls scrum
Backs coach Dave Williams says the Sharks will lean into their counter-attack to negate the Vodacom Bulls set-piece prowess in Saturday’s derby at Loftus Versfeld. #URC
Blitzboks get double boost
Sebastiaan Jobb will return to Blitzboks action after almost two years while Tristan Leyds is fit and ready for duty at next week’s Vancouver leg of the World Sevens Series.
Tshituka leads Sharks hunt on the Highveld
Vincent Tshituka retains the Sharks captaincy in the absence of Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.
