Schalk: Rennie faces early Bok stress test

Springbok great Schalk Burger has warned new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to expect a brutal early examination against Springboks later this year.

Duane: North-south derby hard to call

Duane Vermeulen believes recent form could count for little when the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers collide at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

Frenchman avoids Eben-length ban for eye-gouge

France flank Oscar Jegou has received a relatively light ban for eye-gouging Scotland’s Ewan Ashman at Murrayfield last Saturday.

Italy eye more history after England upset

Tommaso Allan says Italy’s historic win over England is a moment of pride for a squad that has worked years to shed its underdog tag in the Six Nations.

Keo & Zels: Super Sacha to sink Bulls

Respect to the Bulls but this savage derby will be won by the best No 10 in the world.

Neetas backs Stormers to turn corner

Stormers prop Neethling Fouché believes it will take only a few small fixes and renewed confidence for the Cape side to turn their fortunes around.

Big Vic: England should follow Bulls’ blueprint

Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes England need to rediscover a sense of brotherhood if they are to break out of their current slump.

Currie Cup champ to swim with Sharks

The Sale Sharks have confirmed the signing of a powerful South African tighthead prop on a two-year deal from the 2026-27 season.

Dupont-White drama takes new twist

Fresh footage has surfaced online offering greater clarity on the heated exchange between scrumhalves Antoine Dupont and Ben White at Murrayfield.

Barrett relieved coach saga is over

Beauden Barrett says he is relieved the focus can return to rugby with the appointment of Dave Rennie, after a turbulent period for the All Blacks.