Devin Hermanus

Steyn: Jordan is the new Frans

Morne Steyn believes Jordan Hendrikse has the potential to follow in fellow Springbok goalkicking legend Frans Steyn’s footsteps, given the chance to run out in the Test arena.

Italy’s ‘nutters’ hailed after historic win

Gonzalo Quesada beamed with pride on Saturday after his Italy team of “nutters” beat Scotland to win their first Six Nations home match in 11 years.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA England's Marcus Smith kicks a conversion during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.

England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid

Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.

STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 28: Hacjivah Dayimani of DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium on October 28, 2023 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images)

Watch: Stormers star celebrates like a Saint

Hacjivah Dayimani capped off a try-scoring cameo on the wing for the DHL Stormers in surprising fashion during a thrilling win against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Italy fightback stuns Scotland

Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy overturned a first-half deficit to beat Scotland for their first Six Nations home win in 11 years in Rome on Saturday.

Dublin , Ireland - 18 March 2023; Robbie Henshaw of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second try during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Six Nations schedule announced for 2025

France will host Wales in the 2025 Six Nations opener, while Ireland kick off their campaign against England, organisers unveiled on Saturday.

Photo: Adam Davy/PA South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi applauds supporters following the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool B match at the Matmut Atlantique Stadium, France. Picture date: Sunday September 17, 2023.

Mapimpi: I’ll never take Bok fans for granted

Makazole Mapimpi recounts being showered with praise by supporters after helping the Springboks defend their world title last year.

Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA England players look dejected following defeat in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday February 24, 2024.

O’Gara: English rugby at an all-time low

Ireland icon Ronan O’Gara has given a scathing indictment on the state of the club game in England, which has had a knock-on effect in the Test arena.

Siya Kolisi is wrapped up by Bundee Aki in Saint-Denis

Fleck: Six Nations has been disappointing

Robbie Fleck believes Ireland’s Six Nations credentials will be put in context when they tackle the world champions in July.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 17: Wandisile Simelane of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Stormers given ‘freedom to try things’

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman expects the likes of Jurie Matthee, Wandisile Simelane and Keke Morabe to express themselves against Northampton Saints on Saturday.