Devin Hermanus

Murphy’s Blitzbok law of attraction

Forward James Murphy promises to bring energy to the Blitzboks and is determined to help his teammates deliver a triumphant display at the Perth Sevens this weekend.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Jesse Kriel of South Africa celebrates victory with team mates during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Bok stars go under the knife

Double world champion Springboks Jesse Kriel and Faf de Klerk have both undergone surgery while playing in Japan, and face a spell on the sidelines.

Photo: BackpagePix Wales' Dafydd Jenkins applauds supporters following the Rugby World Cup 2023, Pool C match at the OL Stadium in Lyon, France. Picture date: Sunday September 24, 2023.

New Wales skipper: I thought it was a prank

Dafydd Jenkins said he was left in a state of shock after being told by Warren Gatland he would become the youngest Wales captain in more than 50 years.

Munier Hartzenberg of Cheetahs on the attack during the 2023 Currie Cup match between Western Province and Cheetahs held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on 15 April 2023 ©Shaun Roy/BackpagePix

Cheetahs speedster cops ban

Munier Hartzenberg has been slapped with a suspension for his high hit in the clash between the Cheetahs and Oyonnax, but is set to feature in the Challenge Cup last 16.

Photo: BackpagePix New Zealand's Jordie Barrett (left) is tackled by South Africa's Pieter-Steph Du Toit during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Watch: PSDT poleaxes All Blacks

Pieter-Steph du Toit produces one of the great individual performances of a Rugby World Cup final in this collection of standout moments from the Boks’ title defence in 2023.

Triple blow for England

England’s preparations for their Six Nations opener away to Italy suffered a setback with the withdrawal of three players from the squad because of injury.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 07: General views Ruan Pienaar with Siya Kolisi Zane Kirchner Patrick Lambie JP Pietersen of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2015 Pool B match between South Africa and United States of America at The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on October 07, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)

Former Bok gets Eagles coaching gig

In a major coup for SWD Eagles, the Outeniqua-based outfit has appointed one of SA rugby’s top backline exports to its staff.

Hacjivah Dayimani of Stormers (C) is tackled by Alex Wills of Sale (L) during the Investec Champions Cup 2023/24 game between the Stormers and Sale at Cape Town Stadium on 13 January 2024 ©Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Watch: Dayimani carves Sharks apart

DHL Stormers No 8 Hacjivah Dayimani makes a mockery of the Sale Sharks defence in this impressive compilation of sublime skills and sensational line-breaks.

Harold Vorster of the Vodacom Bulls challenged by Rhys Patchell and Scott Williams of the Llanelli Scarlets during the United Rugby Championship 2021/22 game between the Vodacom Bulls and the Llanelli Scarlets at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria on 18 March 2022 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Welsh outcast gets Super Rugby lifeline

After being axed in a mass clear-out by Welsh regional team Scarlets, Wales flyhalf Rhys Patchell leapt at the opportunity to play Super Rugby with the Highlanders.

Photo: BackpagePix New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Razor raves about rival Schmidt

New Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt earns praise from All Blacks boss Scott Robertson, who expresses confidence in Australia’s Bledisloe Cup prospects under his compatriot.