URC a fertile ground for new Boks

One of the significant features to come out of the outgoing tour this month was how it underlined the role played by the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in breeding new Springboks.

Rewind: Blitzboks the kings of Dubai dust-up

Nine-times champions the Blitzboks have a favourable history in Dubai this weekend as they look to bounce back from a difficult start to the 2022-23 Sevens Series.

Curwin recall as Sharks send SOS to Bok stars

The Sharks are rushing their returning Springboks back into action against Ospreys on Friday in an effort to rescue their season.

Pollard: Too late for England to boot Jones

Using the example of Rassie Erasmus, Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has weighed in on the speculation surrounding Eddie Jones’ future as England coach.

Eddie ‘clinging’ to England amid backroom overhaul

Eddie Jones’ role as England head coach is under serious threat amid speculation about the departures of senior backroom staff, according to reports.

Hansen reveals 2019 World Cup regret

Steve Hansen has revealed his regret over leaving out an experienced All Black when New Zealand were knocked out of the 2019 World Cup semi-finals by Eddie Jones’ England.

Rate your 2022 Boks!

The Springboks brought the curtain down on the Test season with a first win over England at Twickenham in eight years.  How do you rate the success of the 2022 Boks?

Smit’s words return to haunt Everitt

John Smit’s prediction over how the relationship between Sean Everitt and Neil Powell would unfold at the Sharks has taken new relevance in the wake of the head coach’s sacking.

New Blitzboks to make a splash in Dubai

Young guns Dalvon Blood, Ricardo Duarttee and Masande Mtshali hope to use the Dubai leg of the World Sevens Series as a springboard for a successful Springbok Sevens career.

Flyhalf a ‘world-class’ headache for Lions

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has welcomed the tough decision of choosing between talented young playmakers Jordan Hendrikse and Gianni Lombard.