South Africa braced for rugby return
Rugby is finally set to return in South Africa after the South African Rugby Union (Saru) announced a blockbuster calendar for the coming months.
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Snyman out for rest of 2020
Springbok lock RG Snyman has been ruled out for the rest of the year after Munster confirmed that he has suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury in his knee.
Why women’s sport still needs greater support
If you are reading this, then you know that sport is a great and wondrous thing. It unifies us; it gives us something to believe in; it allows us to…
Robertson set to commit to Crusaders
Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is set to decide his future this week with initial reports suggesting he will remain at the helm of the Christchurch side.
South Africa could get best of both worlds in 2021
The recent announcement that New Zealand want to explore a Super Rugby competition without South Africa could actually serve to strengthen the World Champions ahead of their title defence in…
Team news for Super Rugby return
Rugby returns in New Zealand a the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition kicks off on Saturday with two clashes with Crusaders the team sitting out this weekend.
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Robertson set to commit to Crusaders
Crusaders Head Coach Scott Robertson is set to decide his future this week with initial reports suggesting he will remain at the helm of the Christchurch side.
Team news for Super Rugby return
Rugby returns in New Zealand a the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition kicks off on Saturday with two clashes with Crusaders the team sitting out this weekend.
Lions physio lauds Jantjies work ethic
Lions Rugby Company Senior Physiotherapist Preven Appalsamy has credited Elton Jantjies’ worth ethic stating that he is “probably the most professional person that I’ve come across” in his long career…
Rugby to return in SA at lockdown level 1
South African Minister of Sport and Arts & Culture Vusumuzi Mkhize has confirmed that while professional non-contact sports can resume next week as the country goes to level 3, contact…
Libbok joins Sharks
Bulls pivot Manie Libbok has officially joined the Sharks as Jake White’s overhaul in Pretoria continues.
Simelane commits to Lions, Marx could resign
Lions prodigy Wandisile Simelane has committed his future to the union after signing a contract extension keeping him at Ellis Park until 2022.
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Cecil Afrika steps down from Blitzboks
Legendary South African Sevens playmaker Cecil Afrika will step down when his contract expires with the Blitzboks and will not run our for the side again unless called upon.
Kolisi to stay in South Africa
Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ruled out a move overseas anytime soon saying everything he needs is already in South Africa.
Sam Cane named new All Blacks captain
Sam Cane has been named as the new captain of the All Blacks, succeeding Kieren Reid.
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Simelane commits to Lions, Marx could resign
Lions prodigy Wandisile Simelane has committed his future to the union after signing a contract extension keeping him at Ellis Park until 2022.
Du Toit in limbo, Marx & Green depart
Malcolm Marx and talented Lions youngster Tyrone Green were amongst the names of the South African based player departures caused by the COVID-19 while Pieter-Steph du Toit could become another…
Kolisi to stay in South Africa
Springbok World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has ruled out a move overseas anytime soon saying everything he needs is already in South Africa.
Sam Cane named new All Blacks captain
Sam Cane has been named as the new captain of the All Blacks, succeeding Kieren Reid.
Paul O’Connell: Lions will have to be confrontational to beat Springboks
Former British & Irish Lions skipper and legend Paul O’Connell has revealed that being confrontational will be key to any chances of beating the Springboks next year.
Bill Beaumont re-elected World Rugby chairman
Sir Bill Beaumont has been re-elected as the chairman of World Rugby, beating Argentine counterpart Agustín Pichot by five votes.
Pote Human departs Bulls
The Bulls Rugby Company confirmed on Friday 1 May that they have parted ways with Head Coach Pote Human with immediate effect.
Best paid rugby players in the world
From blockbuster club contracts to record-setting national ones, these are the best-paid rugby players in the world.
New Zealand plans for 10 week Super Rugby
Crusaders coach Scott Robertson has revealed plans that New Zealand has for a 10 week Super Rugby if the return to sport is allowed in the country.
Castle steps down as Rugby Australia CEO
CEO of Rugby Australia Raelene Castle has today stepped down from her role within the union with immediate effect.
Former Wallabies Captains call for Rugby Australia bosses to be axed
Eleven former Wallabies captains have written an extraordinary letter to Rugby Australia outlining their concerns over how Rugby Australia has been administered in recent years.
SA Rugby cancels Craven Week amongst other events
The South African Rugby Union has announced the cancellation of a number of tournaments and events this year including the popular Craven Week because of the effects of the Covid-19…
Dan Carter set for USA Major League stint?
Dan Carter could be the latest big name addition to the Major League Rugby after his spell with the Kobe Steelers came to an end in March.
NZ Rugby cancel 2020 provincial competitions
The New Zealand Rugby has become the latest federation to cancel a host of tournaments and competitiosn for 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jake White appointed Bulls Director of Rugby
The Bulls have made a bid to once again cement themselves as the top South Africa franchise as they announced the appointment of World Cup winning coach Jake White as…
Am returns to lead Sharks in Brisbane
World cup winner Lukhanyo Am will return to the Sharks starting XV after sitting out last weekend as part of the enforced Springbok workload management schedules.
Alberts set for Lions return
Willem Alberts is set to make his eagerly anticipated return to the Lions side after being named on the bench for their clash against the Waratahs this weekend.
Watch: World Rugby Awards 2019
Watch the World Rugby Awards 2019 and which players, coaches and teams claimed top honours.
Rugby World Cup final starting line-ups confirmed
South Africa and England have stuck with continuity with their team selection ahead of the eagerly anticipated Rugby World Cup final.
WATCH: RWC New Zealand vs Wales bronze medal match highlights
New Zealand signed off their World Cup campaign in style as they thrashed Wales 40-17 in a brilliant display of attacking rugby.
New Zealand and Wales announce teams for 3rd place play off
Steve Hansen and Warren Gatland have both named their final teams as head coaches as the pair end their tenure as national coaches of New Zealand and Wales respectively.
Lions unveil new signings for 2020 season
The Emirates Lions have unveiled a new group of six players ahead of their Super Rugby preseason including flanker Roelof Smit.
Boks pick new look front row to face Pumas
Rassie Erasmus has picked a fresh front row to take on Argentina as Trevor Nyakane, Beast Mtawarira and Bong Mbonambi all get starting births.
Springboks grab late draw against All Blacks
A late Herschel Jantjies try converted by Handre Pollard gave South Africa a late 16-16 draw against New Zealand in Christchurch.
All Blacks edge past Pumas
Cup holders, New Zealand began their campaign in the Rugby Championship with a narrow 20-16 win over Argentina on Saturday in Buenos Aires.
Jantjies’ brace powers Springboks to a bonus point victory
South Africa ran five tries past the Wallabies in their opening Rugby Championship encounter at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday evening in a dominant 35-17 victory.
South Africa, Australia name squads for RC opener
Rugby Championship action begins this weekend, with the opening encounter seeing Springboks host rivals, Wallabies in Johannesburg.
Springboks announce squad for NZ
Following their bonus-point win against Australia in the opening fixture of the 2019 Rugby Championship, the Springboks have announced their travelling squad for their clash against New Zealand in Wellington.
Dyantyi sidelined with hamstring injury
Springbok wing and 2018 World breakthrough Player of the Year Aphiwe Dyantyi has been ruled out of the start of the Rugby Championship this weekend after he returned to the…
SA Schools name squad for incoming U18 International Series
The South African Rugby Union (Saru) announced both the SA Schools and SA Schools squads for the incoming international Series
Currie Cup returns
South Africa’s domestic premier rugby tournament is set to kick off this weekend on Friday night at the Johnson Kings Park stadium in Durban when the defending Champions, the Cell…
Western Province claim Craven Week top honours
Western Province were the pick of the teams in the 2019 Craven Week as they beat Border 45-17 in the final match of the week which has been dubbed the…
Crusaders crowned Super Rugby champions
The Jaguares impressive season came to an end falling short to the clinical Crusaders to give them their third consecutive Super Rugby trophy.
Crusaders, Jaguares name teams for Super Rugby Final
Both the Crusaders and Jaguares have made a few changes to their teams that will run out for the 2019 Super Rugby Final.
Jaguares XV added to Currie Cup First Division
On Thursday, the South African Rugby Union (Saru) announced the addition of an Argentinean team, the Jaguares XV which will add some stiff competition to the Currie Cup First Division,…
Erasmus targets Rugby Championship title
South Africa Director of Rugby and incumbent Head Coach Rassie Erasmus has targeted a Rugby Championship title as the first goal of the Springbok season ahead of the Rugby World…
Jaguares, Crusaders set up Super Rugby final clash
The Jaguares and Crusaders beat the Brumbies and Hurricanes respectively to book their spot in the 2019 Super Rugby final which will take place in Christchurch next weekend.
The ultimate flyhalf showdown
The battle for the All Black number 10 jumper has been well and truly alive throughout the 2019 Super Rugby campaign.
Sharks, Bulls players added to Springbok squad
13 players have been added to the Springboks alignment camp on Friday which includes the likes of Duane Vermeulen, Handre Pollard Lukhanyo Am, Sibusiso Nkosi and Makazole Mapimpi. Francois Louw…
How to infiltrate a fortress?
Saturdays sees the Brumbies travel to Argentina to face the Jaguares in the second Super Rugby semi-final in a battle between the winners of the Australian and South African conferences…
Griquas claim SuperSport Challenge title
The Tafel Lager Griquas team claimed their first SuperSport Rugby Challenge title as they beat the reigning champions Pumas, 28-13 at the Transnet Saldanha Stadium on Sunday.
Steyn, Reinach called up to Bok alignment camp
Frans Steyn and Cobus Reinach are among 26 players that have been called up for a Springbok alignment camp in Pretoria which marks the start of official preparations ahead of…
Junior Boks claim bronze the U20 Rugby Championships
The Junior Springboks outplayed the hosts Argentina, claiming a 41-16 to finish with a bronze medal at the U20 World Rugby Championships at the Racecourse Stadium in Rosario.
A future Super Rugby Giant?
The regular season of Super Rugby has been somewhat unpredictable and far more entertaining on a whole. The regular season also saw the monumental rise of the Jaguares who secured…
Super Rugby Round 17 Teams
It’s the penultimate round in the group stages of the 2019 Super Rugby as the teams desperately fight for places in the play-off stages.
The future is bright for the Blitzboks – Snyman
South Africa Sevens captain Phillip Snyman has highlighted the long term project of the Blitzboks following their fourth-place finish in the HSBC World Sevens Series after defending their title last…
Fiji reclaim HSBC World Series title
Fiji won the HSBC World Series on Sunday as they claimed the Paris 7s title by beating New Zealand in the Cup final 35-24 to be crowned World Champions once…
Sharks hold out against Lions to keep playoff chances alive
The Sharks held their nerve and defended brilliantly to resist a Lions onslaught to win the derby clash 27-17.
Super Rugby Round 15 teams
Check out all the Super Rugby teams for round 15 of the 2019 competition.
Brumbies make minimum changes for Bulls clash
The Brumbies have made just one changes to their starting line up that beat Sunwolves that beat the Sunwolves 33-0 two weeks ago.
Vermeulen to captain Bulls as Pollard heads home
Duane Vermeulen will captain the Bulls this weekend when they face the Brumbies on Friday after Handre Pollard was ruled out of the tour with a calf strain forcing the…
Sharks brace for Lions backlash amid front-row crisis
The Sharks are braced for a tough encounter this weekend up against a Lions team that look to have regained their attacking prowess amid a front-row injury crisis within the…
Kriel, Marais to link up with Allister Coetzee in Japan
Jesse Kriel and SP Marais will join Japanese side Canon Eagles today at the end of the season as the pair become the latest to depart the South African shores.
Bulls, Rebels name teams for round 14 clash
The Melbourne Rebels and Bulls have named their respective teams for their showdown at the AAMI Park on Friday.
du Preez set to break Blitzboks record
Branco du Preez will become the most capped Blitzbok player of all time when he runs out at the London Sevens next weekend, surpassing Kyle Brown.
Bulls confirm Pollard’s departure, Steyn’s return
After a few days of speculations, Vodacom Blue Bulls have confirmed that flyhalf Handre Pollard will leave the club at the end of the 2019 season. Pollard is believed to…
Bulls name touring squad
The Bulls have named their travelling squad for their tour to Australia and New Zealand which will see them play the Rebels, Brumbies, Blues and Highlanders.
Lions receive injury boost for Waratahs clash
The Emirates Lions have received a big boost as several players make their returns from injuries for their clash against the Waratahs on Saturday.
Sharks change three for Chiefs
The Sharks have made three changes to their starting 15 for their Clash against the Gallagher Chiefs on Saturday on the back of their draw against the Crusaders last weekend.
SA to bid for 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens
SA Rugby confirmed on Wednesday of their interest as submitted to World Rugby for hosting the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town in 2022 according to a press release…
Crusaders name side for Bulls clash
The BNZ Crusaders have named their 23 man squad to face the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday which sees the inclusion of an All Blacks trio.
SA Rugby names Junior Springbok squad
Phendulani Buthelezi will lead the Junior U20 Springboks in Argentina this year at the World Rugby U20 Championship which will take place from 4-22 June.
Stormers shuffle pack for Jaguares test
The Stormers have named a strong XV for their trip to Argentina as Robbie Fleck looks to head into his bye week on the perfect note.
Injuries force Bulls to recall speedsters
The Bulls have recalled Rosko Specman and Cornal Hendricks for their match against the Waratahs after being beaten at the hands of a South African opponent for the first time…
Border rugby set for return during SuperSport Challenge
The Border Bulldogs have been included in the 2019 SuperSport Rugby Challenge less than a month since they were forced to close their doors at their headquarters in East London.
Crusaders receive Taylor boost ahead of Lions clash
The Crusaders have named a strong team to face the Lions on Friday which includes the inclusion of All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor.
Lions keep Jantjies at No 12
The Emirates Lions have made a few changes to their team that will face the Crusaders on Friday, but Elton Jantjies will retain the 12 jersey after an impressive performance…
Whiteley leads Lions to nailbiting victory over Chiefs
Warren Whiteley led from the front on his return from injury as the Lions ignored the off the park issues in the team to beat the Chiefs 17-23 in a…
du Toit back to bolster Stormers
The Stormers will be bolstered by the return of Pieter-Steph du Toit this weekend as the utility forward makes up on of three changes to the starting lineup.
Blitzboks stun Fiji in epic comeback in Singapore final
South Africa completed a remarkable comeback as they beat Fiji 20-19 after scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Stormers injury list grows again
The Stormers have endured a very poor Australasian tour thus far losing three games on the trot including a less than impressive performance against the Reds on Friday.
Marx to retain captaincy on tour
The Lions have announced their 26-man squad for their tour of Australasia which begins with a clash against the Brumbies on Saturday.
Super Rugby Round 8 wrap up
Round eight of the 2019 Super Rugby offered another weekend of spectacular tries and upsets. See how each team fared in their games across the weekend.
Israel Dagg calls it quits
All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has decided to hang up his boots with immediate effect at just 30-years-old, nine years after making his test debut.
Beast set to make Super Rugby history
Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira will make history on Friday night becoming the highest capped South African in Super rugby history.
Swys de Bruin commits to the Lions
Lions Head Coach Swys de Bruin has signed a two-year extension with the Lions that will keep him at the Johannesburg side until the end of 2021.
Akker vaan der Merwe handed three-week ban
Akker van der Merwe has been handed a three-week ban after receiving a red card for a punch up involving him and his Springbok counterpart Schalk Brits.
Super Rugby review: Crusaders back to their best!
The seventh round of the Super Rugby had everything from tries to red cards as the Crusaders took an outright lead on the combined conference whilst the Sunwolves produced another…
France line up Gatland, Mitchell
If reports are to be believed, Warren Gatland and John Mitchell are on top of the list of potential coaches to take the helm of the French team for the…
Read set to return for Crusaders
Kieran Read is inline to play his first match of this years Super Rugby campaign this weekend after recovering from a back injury that has kept the All Blacks captain…
Wales complete Grand Slam triumph
Wales completed their first Grand Slam in 11 years as they hammered Ireland 25-7 on Saturday to clinch the 2019 Six Nations title in emphatic fashion!
Ireland remain in race after France victory
Ireland kept their Six Nations hopes alive after they France 26-14 at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
England thrash Italy to stay in Six Nations contention
England ran in eight tries as they hammered Italy 57-14 on Saturday at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon to keep them in contention for the Six Nations title.
Super Rugby teams 2019 (Round 3)
Super Rugby enters into round three this weekend after two weekends which have quickly breathed life back into the competition. Upsets have been a plenty and there is still a…
HSBC Sevens Series hits North America
The HSBC Sevens Series returns this weekend as Las Vegas will play host to the spectacle in what is becoming one of the highlights of the series calendar.
Australia commits to cap policy as SA abandon theirs
Rugby Australia have reiterated their commitment to maintaining the 60 cap Giteau Law ahead of the World Cup in the wake of the South Africa Rugby Union announcing their plans…
Crusaders, Highlanders, Sharks remain undefeated
The second round of Super Rugby brought with it some remarkable results with Crusaders and the Sharks the only two sides to record a second win in as many weeks.
Highlanders edge Reds in thriller
It was the perfect start to the second round of Super Rugby as the Highlanders overcame a resilient young Reds team 36-31 in Dunedin on Friday.
Scotland offers Erasmus last chance to experiment
After a nail-biting encounter against France, Rassie Erasmus has some big calls to make with his team selection against Scotland before facing a higher ranked Welsh side that just beat…
Time for Saru to back the Lions
As I write this, the Lions are currently packing their bags as they prepare for their trip to Christchurch where they will contest their third Super Rugby final in a…
Super Rugby semi-finals teams
Semi-final 1: Crusaders vs Hurricanes Saturday 28 July @ 09h35 AMI Stadium Crusaders 15 David Havili, 14 Seta Tamanivalu, 13 Jack Goodhue, 12 Ryan Crotty, 11 George Bridge, 10 Richie…
Erasmus shuffles backline for last test
Erasmus has made several changes to the Springbok team that will face England in the last match of the series at Newlands this weekend. Embed from Getty Images Elton Jantjies…
Whiteley, Marx back for the Lions
Warren Whiteley and Malcolm Marx will both make their eagerly awaited returns from injury this weekend when the Golden Lions take on the Blue Bulls in the SuperSport Challenge on…
Barrett out but SBW in
New Zealand fly half Beauden Barretthas been ruled out of the final test against France alongside Vaea Fifita, but Sonny Bill Williams is set to return to the team. Embed from…
WR Rankings: Boks rise, England fall
The Springboks have risen back up to fifth on the World Rugby rankings whilst England have slid to sixth. Embed from Getty Images South Africa still sit behind Australia, Wales,…
Wales stun Springboks in Washington
Robert du Preez went from hero to villain as the Sharks flyhalf gave the Springboks a late lead before his attempted clearance after the restart saw Ryan Alias score the…
Seven debutants in Springbok team to face Wales
Rassie Erasmus has named seven uncapped players in his starting 23 to face Wales in Washington on Saturday night. Embed from Getty Images Ox Nche, Jason Jenkins, Kwagga Smith, Ivan…
Changing the red card?
This weekend’s Super Rugby action saw three red cards dished out as Ruan Botha, Folau Fainga and Raymond Rhule all received marching orders in their respective matches. In two of…
Erasmus names first Bok squad
Rassie Erasmus has named 17 uncapped players in his first ever Springbok squad which also sees veteran Bismark du Plessis earn a recall. Embed from Getty Images Erasmus has blended…
Springbok captaincy conundrum
With Rassie Erasmus set to name his first Springbok squad on Saturday, one of the biggest headaches facing him will be the announcement of his captain. With injuries having plagued…
Super Rugby Teams Week 14
The teams for week 14 of the 2018 Super Rugby as they are announced: Friday 18 May Hurricanes v Reds 09:35 @ Wellington Embed from Getty Images Hurricanes 15 Jordie Barrett,…
Strong Stormers squad departs for Hong Kong
Robbie Fleck has named a near full strength squad that will travel to Honk Kong to face the Sunwolves in a historic match. Damian Willemse is the only notable omission…
Pollard to lead Bulls in Argentina
Handre Pollard has been named as the stand-in captain for the Bulls trip to Argentina in place of Burger Odendaal who has been ruled out of the clash with a…
Springbok flyhalf dilemma
The hottest topic ahead of the announcement of the first springbok squad announcement under Rassie Erasmus is who will run out in the number 10 jersey. Last year, Elton Jantjies…
Hurricanes outclass Blues
The Hurricanes put in a brillaint second half effort to thrash the Blues 36-15 in Auckland on Friday. Embed from Getty Images The visitors got off to a flier as…
Shields, Cipriani included in England squad
Eddie Jones has included New Zealand born loose-froward Brad Shields as well as flyhalf Danny Cipriani in his 34 man squad that will tour South Africa in June. Embed from…
Super Rugby Teams Week 13
The teamsheets for Week 13 of the 2018 Super Rugby competition as they come in: (All times are South African Standard Time (SAST) Friday 11 May Blues vs Hurricanes 09h35…
Wales name squad for Springbok clash
Warren Gatland has named his 31 man squad for the match between Wales and the Springboks set to take place in Washington DC next month. Embed from Getty Images Gatland…
Junior Springboks team announced for Wales clash
Junior Springbok coach Chean Roux has made a total of six changes to the side that beat Scotland 41-3 in Edinburgh on Friday. Salmaan Moerat will again lead the side…
No solution for SA rugby “brain drain”
The mass exodus of South African rugby players to Europe has recently increased exponentially and there seems to be no solution available to try and curb this trend. There is…
Injured Marx returns to SA
Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx will return to South Africa on Monday after sustaining an injury to his right groin during the Lions match against the Hurricanes. Embed from Getty Images…
No excuses for Rassie
Rassie Erasmus has been tasked with the rebuilding job of the Springboks who are currently in their biggest slope since readmission and there can be no excuses if he gets…
Why Rhodes cannot compete
This year, a fresh-faced Rhodes University 1st XV, newly named the Rhodes Stallions, took part in what was their second campaign of the Varsity Shield but suffered another dreadful season…
Retallick joins injury list
Former World Player of the Year, Brodie Retallick will be unavailable for the upcoming New Zealand match against France after it was confirmed that he suffered a torn pectoral muscle…
Bulls revive SA foreign coach argument
The immediate change that former New Zealand coach John Mitchell has brought to the Bulls Super Rugby campaign has once again brought to the fore debates surrounding hiring a foreign…
Lions freedom paying dividends
The Emirates Lions have become synonymous with playing a very different brand of rugby in recent years compared to the rest of the countries unions.