Lions ready to pounce on Benetton

Assistant coach Jaque Fourie has emphasised the importance of seizing opportunities in the Lions’ second match of their European tour against Benetton on Sunday.

Coetzee takes charge of Bulls

Marcell Coetzee expects a better performance from the Vodacom Bulls against Zebre on Saturday, after opening their Vodacom URC tour with a defeat at Ulster last week.

Stormers newbie set to start at 13

Ben Loader is fired up to take on a new challenge as he prepares to switch to outside centre for the DHL Stormers against the Glasgow Warriors in Scotland on Friday.

On this day: Boks celebrate World Cup glory

On 2 November 2019, the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time after beating England in a memorable final in Yokohama.

Hansen: It’s time to sack the TMO

Steve Hansen has expressed his disappointment with the World Cup final between the Boks and All Blacks, particularly regarding the influence of the television match official.

Former All Black rejoins Crusaders

In a major coup for New Zealand rugby, the Crusaders have re-signed one of the Super Rugby outfit’s all-time backline stars.

Nostalgic Plumtree fired up for London debut

Taking on a Swansea-based team will bring back fond memories for Sharks boss John Plumtree as he heads into this weekend’s ground-breaking Vodacom URC clash with the Ospreys.

De Beer aims for more derby success

Having had a wet, windy and winning first taste of a Welsh derby in the Vodacom URC, new Cardiff Rugby Tinus de Beer is hoping for different conditions and a different style of game this weekend – but with another triumph against local rivals.

Nienaber teases Bok return

Outgoing Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has left the door open to being involved again with the newly-crowned, back-to-back world champions.

Siya the Usain Bolt of social media!

Arguably the most influential player to pull on a Springbok jersey, Siya Kolisi has been revealed as the most popular player on social media during the 2023 World Cup.