McCaw hails ‘spectacular’ NZ stadium
Richie McCaw says Christchurch has “one of the last pieces of the puzzle” in its post-quake rebuild after Te Kaha hosted its first rugby match.
Lions back Batho after injury setback
The Lions have made four changes to their match 23 for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Connacht at Ellis Park.
Watch: Crusaders haka at new stadium
The Crusaders performed their haka “Takina Te Kawa” before the first rugby match at the new Te Kaha stadium in Christchurch.
Superbru: Stormers bounce back, Lions lash Connacht
The Stormers get their campaign back on track, while the Lions extend their winning streak to six, according to the SA Rugby magazine team.
Ospreys deny cheating amid ‘miracle’ prop recoveries
The Ospreys have strongly rejected accusations that they “cheated” in their win against the Sharks by forcing the match to go to uncontested scrums.
URC ‘madness’ robs Cape Town
A top-of-the log Vodacom URC clash Vodacom URC clash between the Stormers and Glasgow has been undermined by baffling broadcast scheduling, writes @mark_keohane
Connacht hunting rare SA double
After stunning the Stormers in Cape Town, Connacht have shifted their focus to another major South African scalp.
Ex-Boks: JJ ready to step up
JJ van der Mescht is emerging as a serious Springbok option for 2026, with former Bok stars urging Rassie Erasmus to utilise the giant lock.
All Blacks exodus ‘impossible to stop’
Todd Blackadder believes NZ Rugby will struggle to stop its biggest stars from taking lucrative overseas deals between World Cups.
JP: It’s beautiful to see confident Siyaya
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has thrown his support behind the stream of young talent who have stepped forward amid a deepening injury crisis.
