France turn Bok defeat into Six Nations fuel

France are openly using their bruising defeat to the Springboks as motivation heading into next Thursday’s Six Nations opener.

All Blacks scrummie stays until 2029

The All Blacks have been boosted by the decision of their top scrumhalf to commit his future to New Zealand rugby through until 2029.

Ackers relishing return to Lions’ den

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann will experience a familiar setting from a very different vantage point in Saturday’s Jukskei derby at Ellis Park.

Rito: Stormers seek quick redemption

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani believes the Stormers can put right last weekend’s Cape Town loss when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

Centre first, flank later for Andre the Giant

Springbok hybrid Andre Esterhuizen says he doesn’t expect to ever start a match for the Sharks at flank.

Coetzee: Bulls out to rectify Lions loss

Marcell Coetzee says back-to-back tour wins have boosted Vodacom Bulls belief as they seek revenge at Ellis Park for their loss to the Lions at Loftus.

Dazel backs rejigged Blitzboks attack to fire

Blitzboks assistant coach Renfred Dazel believes the team can still deliver in Singapore despite the absence of key playmakers.

Rassie: Tony wants to coach All Blacks

Rassie Erasmus has moved to clarify the future of Springbok attack coach Tony Brown while also expressing sympathy for Scott Robertson.

Rassie: Boks will be ready for ‘strong’ England

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks face a formidable challenge when they open their 2026 Test campaign against an in-form England at Ellis Park.

Search narrows for new All Blacks coach

Two leading candidates have ruled themselves out of the running to replace Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.