Tonyball: It’s not Baa Baas vs Baa Baas

Attack coach Tony Brown says the Springboks are approaching Saturday’s clash with the Barbarians in Cape Town with full Test-match intent to kickstart their 2025 campaign.

Junior Boks revved up for Italian job

Forwards Siphosethu Mnebelele and JJ Theron are relishing the challenge for the Junior Springboks at the World Rugby U20 Championship, which kicks off this week.

Stormers bid farewell to Bok champ

The Stormers have announced the exit of a seasoned playmaker and Vodacom URC title-winning pivot among nine players confirmed to be parting ways with the Cape outfit.

Junior Boks embrace ‘pool of death’ challenge

Skipper Riley Norton says the Junior Springboks are ready to front the toughest group at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship, which kicks off in Italy this week.

Jake on the chopping block?

Johan Ackermann is reportedly being lined up to take charge of the Vodacom Bulls, with claims that senior players and coaches have called for Jake White to be axed.

Russell laughs off Sexton beef

Flyhalf Finn Russell says he’s buried the hatchet with Johnny Sexton as the old rivals unite in a quest for British & Irish Lions glory in Australia.

Experienced Bok Women squad for Canada clash

The Springbok Women take on Canada next month, with a squad of 26 players named for the first Test next Saturday at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

Asenathi: Scrumming with Ox an ‘eye-opening’ test

Asenathi Ntlabakanye says packing down against “the world’s best” at Springbok training, under the guidance of scrum guru Daan Human, has taken his game to another level.

Lood licking his lips for ‘the next one’

World Cup-winning lock Lood de Jager says he’s grateful to be back in the Springbok camp and champing at the bit to tackle the Barbarians in Cape Town next Saturday.

Hooper: URC ‘not the best thing ever’ for SA

Wallabies great Michael Hooper believes South African players are struggling in the Vodacom URC and would love to see the local teams back in Super Rugby.