France are openly using their bruising defeat to the Springboks as motivation heading into next Thursday’s Six Nations opener. Forwards coach William Servat admits the loss to the Boks in

Ben-Jason Dixon eagerly awaits the return of powerhouse No 8 Evan Roos to the Stormers starting loose trio. Roos was a late withdrawal before last Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann will experience a familiar setting from a very different vantage point in Saturday’s Jukskei derby at Ellis Park. The Vodacom URC clash carries added edge

Blitzboks assistant coach Renfred Dazel believes the team can still deliver in Singapore despite the absence of key playmakers. The Blitzboks arrived in humid Singapore in strong form, having won

Springbok hybrid Andre Esterhuizen says he doesn’t expect to ever start a match for the Sharks at flank. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Esterhuizen’s evolving role for the Springboks saw him successfully

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani believes the Stormers can put right last weekend’s loss when they take on the Sharks in Durban on Saturday. The Stormers’ eight-match winning start to the

Marcell Coetzee says back-to-back tour wins have boosted Vodacom Bulls belief as they seek revenge at Ellis Park for their loss to the Lions at Loftus. The Bulls arrive in

France coach Fabien Galthie says former Australia U20 forward Tom Staniforth was on Les Bleus’ radar three years ago. The 31-year-old lock recently qualified for France on residency grounds having

Two leading candidates have ruled themselves out of the running to replace Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach. Both outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt and Blues coach Vern Cotter have

Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks face a formidable challenge when they open their 2026 Test campaign against an in-form England at Ellis Park. The teams meet in their first match