Overseas stars keep Boks strong

Overseas-based players remain central to Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok plans despite being far from the local spotlight, writes @mark_keohane

Bordeaux to extend Leinster pain

Leinster’s long wait for a fifth Investec Champions Cup title looks set to continue against a Bordeaux Bègles side playing the best rugby in Europe, writes @mark_keohane

JP’s got a message for Rassie

Sharks boss JP Pietersen has proved that backing youngsters with raw talent in the green and gold can pay off for the Springboks at Australia 2027, writes Devin Hermanus.

Stormers blew their big chance

The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes @mark_keohane

URC playoffs race full of permutations

The final round of the Vodacom URC league season will reshape the entire playoff picture, writes @mark_keohane

Stormers may rue Belfast slip

The Stormers’ thrilling draw in Belfast delivered three log points but exposed costly flaws at a crucial stage of the Vodacom URC season, writes @mark_keohane

Siyaya ignites Sharks future

Although the Sharks cannot make the Vodacom URC playoffs, coach JP Pietersen’s selections for Saturday’s home match against Benetton make it a worthwhile viewing experience, writes @mark_keohane

Lions roar into new territory

The Lions have shown that squad stability can outweigh Springbok star power, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Euro cup expats a credit to SA rugby

The likes of Jacques Nienaber and Thomas du Toit highlight the Republic’s influential presence in the Investec Champions Cup playoffs this week, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Good enough is old enough

South Africa’s schools system continues to fast-track players into elite rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.