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Springbok muscle drives Sharks past Leinster in Kings Park classic
The Sharks dismantled Leinster through scrum dominance — Du Toit, Nche, and Koch all winning key penalties — while returning Springboks Esterhuizen, Van der Merwe, and Etzebeth were central to a 26-20 win that also secured a bonus point.
Rennie doubles down on Bok scrum accusations — and wants World Rugby to delete laws, not add them
Rennie has broadened his post-series critique of the Bok scrum into a formal call for World Rugby to strip out laws rather than add them — arguing the brake foot distracted referees from the angling he believes South African tightheads exploit structurally. He's sceptical the upcoming London coaches' meeting will deliver real change, but the implications for how the Bok scrum is refereed heading into the World Cup make this worth following closely.
Jake White emerges as frontrunner for Fiji head coach role
Jake White is the frontrunner to become Fiji's head coach, according to Rapport, with the Fiji Rugby Union shortlisting from 31 applicants and set to announce an appointment imminently. The contract runs to the end of 2027, encompassing November's Nations Championship and a World Cup warm-up against the Springboks.
Pietersen on his returning Boks: 'I see them as Sharks players'
Pietersen credits pre-season culture for how smoothly Etzebeth, Van der Merwe and Du Toit reintegrated after just one training session, while staying measured about a Leinster side that wasn't at full strength.
Rassie was right to back Esterhuizen — but wrong to stonewall
Keohane backs Esterhuizen's captaincy appointment but argues the Boks' stonewalling on a schoolboy incident backfired — the piece examines how management's silence made things worse, not better.
Sharks go top of URC log with unconvincing 26-20 win over Leinster in Durban
The Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 in Durban through two late tries against the run of play, moving top of the URC log, though Leinster's 65 per cent possession and 70 per cent territory exposed the limitations of a Sharks side saved largely by Thomas du Toit's dominance at scrum time.
Sharks edge Leinster in tense Kings Park encounter to top URC standings
The Hollywoodbets Sharks maintained their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season with a 26-20 victory over defending champions Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday night. Two late tries, including an intercept score by Edwill van der Merwe, secured the bonus-point win and lifted the Durban side to the top of the log. Despite the result, the Sharks' performance highlighted areas requiring improvement as they conceded a late try that handed Leinster a losing bonus point.
Sharks go top of URC log after late intercept try rescues win over Leinster
The Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 in Durban through two late tries to go top of the URC log, but were thoroughly outplayed in possession and territory, surviving on scrum dominance and Leinster indiscipline.
Sharks dismantle Leinster with Bok-powered scrum dominance
The Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 with a dominant scrum performance and returning Boks — Esterhuizen, Van der Merwe, Du Toit, Nche and Etzebeth — driving the win, while Leinster's high error rate and poor discipline undermined their competitive showing.
Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 at Kings Park to go 2-from-2 in URC
The Sharks beat Leinster 26-20 at Kings Park for their second straight URC win, scoring four tries through Tshituka, Bester, Esterhuizen and Van der Merwe, with Eben Etzebeth influential off the bench.
Dobson hails Kolisi's return as Stormers landmark beyond the playing field
John Dobson has hailed Siya Kolisi's return to the Stormers as transformative on and off the field, with the flanker's decision to join the squad on tour in Ireland — unprompted and fresh off Springbok duty — drawing particular praise from his coach and teammates ahead of his first Stormers appearance in six years.
Venter return pushed to 2027 as Lions manage growing injury list
Ruan Venter's return from his ACL, MCL and meniscus injury has been pushed to early 2027, with Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen providing updates on several other players following the side's 35-19 win over the Ospreys.
Bok management turned a redemption story into a PR disaster
The author argues Esterhuizen deserved the captaincy but Bok management turned a genuine redemption story into a PR mess by refusing to engage with his 2012 racial slur conviction — silence that left him exposed and undermined the team's hard-won reputation for lived, not merely advertised, transformation.
Mokone starts as Bok Women target winning finish to European tour against Spain
Patience Mokone starts on the wing for the Springbok Women against Spain in Seville on Sunday in the WXV Global Series, her first start of the European tour and a first fifteens Test against Spain for the former Sevens star.
Latsha eyes strong finish as Bok Women face Spain in Seville
The Springbok Women face Spain in Seville on Sunday in the WXV Global Series, with captain Babalwa Latsha targeting a strong finish to the European tour ahead of two home Tests against Ireland. Patience Mokone starts on the wing for the first time on tour, while hooker Lindelwa Gwala chases a fifth consecutive try against Spain.
Springbok Women target winning finish to European leg against Spain in Seville
The Springbok Women face Spain in the WXV Global Series in Seville on Sunday, with Babalwa Latsha's side targeting a winning close to their European tour before two home Tests against Ireland in Cape Town. Patience Mokome earns her first start of the tour on the wing.
Springbok Women look to close European tour with statement win over Spain
South Africa are heavy favourites to close their European WXV tour with a win over Spain in Seville, but a rotated forward pack and Spain's lively backline make the margin the real question. Rugby365 tips a 15+ point victory.
Os du Randt on what professionalism really cost the game
Du Randt uses his own career decisions — including his refusal to switch positions versus Thomas du Toit's acceptance of the same move — to argue that money has fundamentally rewired how players think, alongside pointed observations on youth pressure and the near-disappearance of on-field fighting.
Hansen: World Rugby's referee opacity is self-inflicted — and fixable
Hansen argues World Rugby's opaque referee structures — not the referees themselves — are the root problem, with ambiguous laws driving inconsistency and closed-door processes fuelling public distrust. McKenzie sharpens the critique by highlighting how World Rugby is actively restricting coach-referee engagement while the URC moves in the opposite direction.
Digby Ioane: Why the Wallabies' momentum is real and Kiss is the right man
Digby Ioane argues the Wallabies' revival under Kiss is built on genuine cultural and structural foundations — not just a hot streak — with the Perth win over the Boks framed as the clearest proof yet of where this squad is heading.