2027 RWC: Making up the numbers
The teams in Bands 2, 3 and 4 for the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday.
No more cards for weak scrums?
The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece.
D-Day for Eben
Eben Etzebeth is expected to front a World Rugby disciplinary panel on Tuesday as the Springbok centurion awaits the outcome of the controversial red card that ended his season in Cardiff.
Nienaber clarifies ‘I miss the Boks’ comment
Jacques Nienaber has moved swiftly to douse fresh speculation about a possible Springbok return.
‘SA teams will be hard to stop in Champions Cup’
Former Scotland captain John Barclay believes a South African team like the Stormers could go deep in this season’s Investec Champions Cup.
Stormers wary of familiar face in France
The Stormers are bracing for a familiar threat when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Bayonne on Friday.
All you need to know about 2027 RWC
How Wednesday’s 24-team draw for the 2027 World Cup will be conducted and the new format of the expanded tournament.
Tricky Ricky: Blitzboks determined to right wrongs
Ricardo Duarttee says the Blitzboks won’t let disappointment linger as they target a statement performance at this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens.
Cheetahs, Lions set for Euro challenge
South Africa’s two representatives in the EPCR Challenge Cup kick off their campaigns this weekend.
Stormers make big call on Bok star
The Stormers will take on French side Bayonne in their Investec Champions Cup opener on Friday night without a key Springbok.
