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What Bordeaux's Champions Cup demolition of Leinster means for SA's URC finals hopes
Rich uses Bordeaux's physical demolition of Leinster as a lens on SA's URC finals prospects — arguing the Stormers cost themselves and their SA counterparts dearly by failing to secure second place, while flagging a scrumhalf depth problem that extends beyond the URC and straight into Erasmus's Bok planning.
Papier opens up on eight-year Bok exile and what earned him his alignment camp return
Embrose Papier has detailed the tactical and mental growth that earned him a place in the Springboks' second alignment camp after an eight-year absence from the national setup, with nine tries this season underlining the form that brought him back into Erasmus' thinking.
Barnes backs Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg — and says playing him against the Boks would have been madness
Barnes defends the Janse van Rensburg call, argues England's chronic 12 problem justifies the selection, and draws an unflattering comparison to Ireland's uncriticised recruitment of New Zealand-born players — while noting the eligibility date neatly sidesteps the most inflammatory scenario.
Collins refused to testify as Ntlabakanye faces Rugby World Cup exile
Former Lions team doctor Rob Collins declined on legal advice to testify at Asenathi Ntlabakanye's doping hearing, complicating the tighthead prop's defence. The independent panel imposed an 18-month ban running to November 13, 2027 — the day of the Rugby World Cup final — ruling Ntlabakanye out of the tournament. His camp is expected to decide next week whether to appeal to CAS.
Kolbe set for Stormers return from July 1 as Project 2029 takes shape
Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to return to the Stormers from July 1, with a multi-party funding arrangement — involving Roc Nations Sports, a third-party sponsor believed to be Sportybet, and SA Rugby's PONI structure — enabling his release from Suntory Sungoliath ahead of schedule.
Duarttee called up as Brown ruled out of Blitzboks' World Championship campaign
Ricardo Duarttee earns a late Blitzboks recall for the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid after Ronald Brown was ruled out injured.
Kolbe set for Stormers return from July 1 as Project 2029 takes shape
Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly set to return to the Stormers from Suntory Sungoliath on July 1, with the deal secured through a combination of Roc Nations Sports, a third-party sponsor and SA Rugby's PONI funding. He would join Siya Kolisi and Wilco Louw as high-profile Springbok returnees ahead of the 2026/27 season.
September pleased but pinpoints breakdown and discipline after Springbok Women's 64-5 win over Madagascar
Franzel September praised the Springbok Women's winning start in Kenya but flagged breakdown deficiencies and discipline lapses after their 64-5 victory over Madagascar, with Uganda next up on Wednesday.
Ox Nché joins Profmed as brand ambassador
Ox Nché has joined Profmed as a member in a new brand partnership.
Wessels wants World Rugby to pay schools for players lost overseas
SA Rugby's high-performance GM wants a Fifa-style system where World Rugby compensates local schools and academies for players they develop who are later recruited overseas — the full piece covers his argument.
Du Toit puts Springbok and Sharks thoughts on hold until Bath's Premiership campaign is done
Sharks-bound Thomas du Toit says all thoughts of his return to Durban and Springbok rugby are on hold while Bath chase the Premiership title.
Lions hit by injury crisis ahead of Leinster quarterfinal as Krappies goes under the knife
Morné van den Berg has undergone bicep surgery, ruling him out of the Lions' URC quarterfinal against Leinster in Dublin, adding to a growing injury list that also includes Francke Horn (hamstring), Henco van Wyk (ankle), Richard Kriel (HIA protocols) and Ruan Venter (knee), while Asenathi Ntlabakanye serves an 18-month doping ban.
Du Toit wants to earn his World Cup place — not inherit it
Du Toit opens up about feeling unworthy of his 2019 winner's medal and why 2027 is the World Cup he wants to earn outright — with Bath's Premiership run and his Sharks move both framed as steps toward that goal.
Foote praises Junior Boks' composure and depth after 97-0 demolition of Chile
Kevin Foote praised the Junior Boks' maturity, squad depth and structural discipline after a 97-0 win over Chile in Cape Town, with South Africa next facing Fiji at Wynberg Boys' High School on Tuesday.
Burger: Roos earns his Bok recall — but the soft-skill weakness is real
Burger endorses Roos's Bok recall but flags a genuine soft-skill concern, while De Villiers uses Papier and Horn to argue Erasmus's selection culture consistently rewards sustained URC form.
Janse van Rensburg's own words complicate his England call-up
A resurfaced podcast interview shows Janse van Rensburg admitting his kids would question an England decision and that the Boks would mean "so much more" — complicating his already divisive Nations Championship call-up.
Erasmus satisfied with alignment camps but warns proof must come on the field
Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks are in a good place after more than 60 players attended two alignment camps, but insists the results must now translate onto the field as SA Rugby prepares to name a training squad within two weeks.
Du Toit's dream scrum: Marx, Etzebeth, and the Bath culture shift
Du Toit names Marx and Etzebeth as his ideal scrummaging hooker and lock, praises Ted Hill as a 'freak' flanker, and reveals how he imported Bok scrum standards straight back to Bath on day one.
Du Toit's dream scrum: Marx, Etzebeth, and the Springbok culture he exported to Bath
Du Toit names Marx and Etzebeth as his ideal scrummaging hooker and lock, praises Kolisi's set-piece staying power, and reveals how Springbok scrum standards followed him back to Bath.
Burger: Lack of alignment cost Robertson — and Rennie is fixing it with Henry
Burger argues Robertson paid the price for misalignment within NZ Rugby, and that Rennie is consciously correcting that by bringing Henry back — with De Villiers and Jake White both seeing it as a direct shot at being ready for the South Africa series.