Poll: Was Cheslin the best?

Cheslin Kolbe has been shortlisted for the Autumn Nations Series MVP award after the Springboks went unbeaten in November with wins against Scotland, England and Wales.

Bok edge fuels Grobbies for Saracens challenge

Bolstered by Springbok experience, hooker Johan Grobbelaar is fired up for the @Vodacom Bulls’ Investec @ChampionsCup opener against Saracens in London on Saturday.

Lions brace for Ospreys scrum battle

Scrum coach Julian Redelinghuys is rallying the Lions to power a dominant set piece when they open the Challenge Cup against Ospreys in Swansea.

Steyn: Challenge Cup isn’t enough for Cheetahs

Director of rugby Frans Steyn believes the Cheetahs would benefit more from inclusion in Super Rugby than playing in European cup competitions.

New format to keep Blitzboks on their toes

Donavan Don believes the new format to be introduced at the Cape Town SVNS tournament this week has upped the stakes for the Blitzboks following their disappointing sixth place finish in Dubai on Sunday.

Premiership: Du Preezs team up to tame Pollard’s Tigers

Robert du Preez’s 11-point haul, complemented by brother Dan’s try, helped Sale Sharks beat Handre Pollard’s Leicester Tigers. #SaffasAbroad

Snyman steams over ‘unacceptable’ Blitzboks

Coach Philip Snyman did not disguise his disappointment with the Blitzboks’ performance in the 2024-25 SVNS Series opener, finishing sixth in the Dubai 7s.

All Blacks down Blitzboks in Dubai quarters

A late double from New Zealand’s Sofai Maka sent the Blitzboks crashing out of the Dubai SVNS quarter-finals on Sunday. 

Lively Lions lose out in Limerick

Munster showed their class in fighting back to subdue a lively effort from the Lions in Limerick on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

Chasing Stormers ready for dogfight

John Dobson’s underdog DHL Stormers are ready to fight out of a corner when they tackle the Bok-laden Sharks in Durban.