Category: RUGBY
Lions must counter Bulls’ big-moment Boks
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen expects the Vodacom Bulls’ Springboks to play a key role in Saturday’s Jukskei derby. Having beaten the Bulls 43-33 at Loftus last November, the Lions
Read MoreFrance prop retires after heart attack
Uini Atonio has had to retire from all rugby with immediate effect after being hospitalised on Tuesday for a heart attack. The 35-year-old New Zealand-born prop had been a pivotal
Read MoreAll Blacks scrummie stays until 2029
The All Blacks have been boosted by the decision of their top scrumhalf to commit his future to New Zealand rugby through until 2029. Cam Roigard has quickly established himself
Read MoreBoks must be ‘ballsy’ in brutal Test year
Rassie Erasmus says clever rotation and the courage to back squad depth will be the key to a successful 2026 international season for the Springboks. The Bok coach understands that
Read MoreCurrie Cup, SA Cup dates locked in
SA Rugby has confirmed the dates for two of the local season’s prized competitions. The SA Cup will kick off on 7 March, running through to the final on 23
Read MoreSharks must expect Stormers backlash
Former Stormers and Springbok centre Juan de Jongh says the Stormers have a point to prove in their coastal derby rematch against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. Just days
Read MoreNewlands sale in limbo
The long-running saga around the sale of Newlands Rugby Stadium has taken another turn, but a final outcome still appears some way off. According to Rugby365, there are now fresh
Read MoreSmith relishes Pollard duel in Jukskei derby
Lions flyhalf Chris Smith says breaching the Vodacom Bulls’ defensive line and exploiting any cracks will require sharp thinking as much as execution. Smith – who’s come under fire in
Read MoreLions brace for revving Bulls
The Lions are wary of a Vodacom Bulls side riding a wave of renewed confidence ahead of their Jukskei derby at Ellis Park on Saturday. Captain Francke Horn has sounded
Read MoreBoks must be ‘ballsy’ in brutal Test year
Rassie Erasmus says clever rotation and the courage to back squad depth will be the key to a successful 2026 international season for the Springboks. The Bok coach understands that
Read More