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SA Rugby's Lions Dilemma: Oberholzer Flags the Cost of 2021 as Beyond29 Rethink Gathers Pace
Oberholzer calls a potential Lions snub 'tragic', citing the revenue-free 2021 tour, while the Beyond29 review quietly explores France, Japan, and the Americas as alternative destinations.
Marx, De Allende and Kriel each bag brace of tries in strong weekend for Saffas abroad
Malcolm Marx, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel each scored two tries during the latest round of club fixtures in Japan and Europe. The trio's performances were among the highlights for South African players based abroad over the weekend.
Home comfort vs away grit: SA franchises' URC away records will define their title prospects
Cardinelli argues that the Lions and Stormers' upcoming away fixtures aren't just about log position — they're the definitive test of whether either side has the away-day resilience to be genuine URC title contenders.
Overseas tests will separate SA contenders from pretenders in URC run-in
The Bulls' ugly win in Llanelli is a timely lesson for the Lions and Stormers: SA sides' overseas nerve, not their home brilliance, will decide where they play in the URC knockouts.
Dobson credits measured game plan as Stormers demolish log-leaders Glasgow 48-12
The Stormers bounced back emphatically from their Connacht defeat, hammering URC log-leaders Glasgow Warriors 48-12 at Cape Town Stadium with a controlled, set-piece-focused display. Coach John Dobson credited improved decision-making and defended the team's emotional week following the death of team manager Chippie Solomon. The win was marred by what appears to be a serious knee injury to Cobus Reinach, while 18-year-old Markus Muller marked his debut off the bench.
Ackermann demands officiating clarity after Kriel try ruled out against Scarlets
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has gone public with his frustration after David Kriel's late try was ruled out against the Scarlets, demanding clarity from officials over the controversial decision.
Carter flags Bok clashes as the All Blacks' season-defining test under Rennie
Dan Carter says the Bok Tests will define the All Blacks' season under Rennie — a signal of just how much weight the Rugby Championship clashes carry for New Zealand's rebuilding project.
Carter backs All Blacks to rise to the challenge — but consistency remains the question
Dan Carter backs Rennie's All Blacks to thrive under pressure, but the consistency question that plagued Robertson's tenure hasn't gone away — and the Springboks aren't waiting.
Bulls want answers on TMO's multi-phase trawl after Kriel try ruled out
Johan Ackermann wants clarity on how far back a TMO can go after a multi-phase trawl ruled out David Kriel's corner try — a call he says would have been explosive had the Bulls lost.
Junior Boks Open U20 Rugby Championship Campaign Against Los Pumitas — Tipped for Narrow Win
Rugby365 previews Round One of the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha, tipping the Junior Boks to beat Argentina by six points, with full team sheets and match officials included.
SA Rugby's School-to-Elite Pipeline: Are We Fast-Tracking Too Soon?
Mark Keohane questions whether South Africa's schools system is pushing players into elite rugby too quickly — and what that means for long-term development.
From Paarl Gim to the Pro Game: Why South Africa's Youngest Pros Are Ready Now
Using Markus Muller's record-breaking Stormers debut as a starting point, this piece makes the case that South Africa's tradition of fast-tracking teenage talent is alive and well — and argues Muller himself will be a Springbok before 2025 is done.
Du Preez faces race against time as Sale fear hamstring injury ends his season
Rob du Preez's season at Sale Sharks may be over after suffering a serious hamstring injury in their 52-33 win over Harlequins. Director of rugby Alex Sanderson has admitted he cannot see the centre recovering in time to play again this campaign.
Reinach knee injury clouds Stormers' URC summit move after Glasgow hammering
The Stormers beat Glasgow 48-12 to go top of the URC, but John Dobson is bracing for bad news on Cobus Reinach after the scrumhalf suffered a knee injury late in the match. Reinach, only recently back from a hernia operation, is in a brace and has yet to be scanned, with Dobson openly doubting his availability for the European tour. An ACL diagnosis would also have significant implications for the Springboks.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Roos lead Stormers to 48-12 demolition of Glasgow
The Stormers put Glasgow Warriors to the sword 48-12 at DHL Stadium, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributing 23 points and Evan Roos crossing for another try to go with a match-high 18 tackles. Springbok rookie Ntuthuko Mchunu scored twice from loosehead prop despite an early injury scare.
Springbok management takes weekend break on the West Coast
Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok management team were seen unwinding on the West Coast over the weekend. The footage, shared on social media, shows the group in good spirits during a break between commitments.
SVNS rookie Watters named in Australia U20 squad for Rugby Championship opener in South Africa
Cooper Watters, a rookie on the HSBC SVNS Series, has been included in Australia's U20 side for the 2026 Rugby Championship opener in South Africa. Further squad and fixture details were not available at time of publication.
Stormers set to hand record-breaking debut to 18-year-old Markus Muller against Glasgow
Markus Muller will become the youngest Stormers debutant in history against Glasgow Warriors, breaking Damian Willemse's record at 18 years, 9 months and 19 days. John Dobson has structured a 5-3 bench split to limit the teenager's exposure, with the plan to give him 10 to 15 minutes late in the match. Muller will then join the Junior Springboks for the U20 Rugby Championship.
SARU warns players: MRL trial participation means immediate expulsion from all competitions
SARU has warned players that taking part in Mzansi Rugby League trials will result in immediate expulsion from all its leagues and competitions. The governing body's position leaves no room for dual participation, placing players on notice ahead of any MRL trial activity.
Junior Boks open U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday
The Junior Springboks open their U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday (4.10pm), with coach Kevin Foote prioritising fitness and ball-in-play tempo after lessons learnt from last year's tournament on the same ground. New Zealand face Australia in the day's first match at 2pm, with all three rounds of the four-nation competition again hosted in Gqeberha.