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Brown's 2028 All Blacks switch: IP theft, open comms, and why Kirwan isn't losing sleep
Matfield and Kirwan dissect Tony Brown's 2028 All Blacks move — Kirwan is unbothered by the IP risk given how similar modern systems are, while Matfield pinpoints Brown's real Bok contribution as decision-making under pressure rather than any proprietary game plan.
Keo & Zels: Are you feeling the Bok fever, like us?
The boys reflect on URC semi-finals, but what they really want to talk about is the Boks.
Buthelezi and Sadie called up as Springbok camp gets under way in Johannesburg
Phepsi Buthelezi and Carlu Sadie have joined the Springbok camp in Johannesburg, with the Stormers players also reporting in after their URC semifinal in Ireland. The squad for the Nations Championship will be announced on 21 June.
England's forward depth chart for the Nations Championship — and what it means for the Boks
Planet Rugby maps England's full forward depth chart ahead of the Nations Championship, with injury-forced selection calls and a specific Chessum-to-blindside tactical shift flagged as the key decision for the Springbok Test.
Matfield and Kirwan weigh in on Tony Brown's 2028 All Blacks move
Matfield and Kirwan debate how much Tony Brown's 2028 switch to the All Blacks actually matters — tactically and psychologically — with Matfield identifying decision-making under pressure as the area where Brown has left his biggest mark on the Boks.
Brown's All Black move was an open secret — now it's official
Brown's confirmed departure to NZ Rugby post-2027 was an open secret inside the Bok camp — Nel argues the timing is clean, the loyalty intact, and the real story is what Erasmus does with his backline coaching setup once the World Cup is done.
Tristan Lleyds - HSBC Sevens POTY
Sharing a special moment with a special player. 🏆
Siya Kolisi's Final Sharks Season | All Of His United Rugby Championship Tries
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Leyds named World Sevens Player of the Year as Blitzboks complete back-to-back SVNS titles
Tristan Leyds was named HSBC SVNS World Player of the Year on Sunday as the Blitzboks completed a back-to-back double of the SVNS World Championship and Series title, with Leyds crediting coach Philip Snyman's challenge to aim beyond being the circuit's best ten as the catalyst for his breakthrough season.
Dobson expects a tight final — and his post-match comments may have already told the Bulls what they need to fix
Dobson's post-match comments double as a scouting report on where the Bulls must improve defensively before facing Leinster, while Rich argues the weekend quietly confirmed SA rugby's growth on the road in knockout rugby.
Lewies closes seven-year Harlequins chapter: 'I emptied the tank'
Stephan Lewies is heading back to South Africa after seven years at Harlequins, saying he leaves the club a changed man.
Lewies closes seven-year Harlequins chapter: 'I emptied the tank'
Stephan Lewies is returning to South Africa after seven years at Harlequins, saying he leaves as a changed man having given everything to the club.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks backroom staff in 2028 after Springbok contract expires
NZR have announced Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' coaching staff on a two-year contract from 2028, after his current deal with the Springboks expires at the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Brown had twice previously rejected approaches from NZR under Foster and Robertson.
Leyds crowned Player of the Year as Blitzboks defend World Championship title
Tristan Leyds became the fourth South African to win the HSBC SVNS Player of the Year award as the Blitzboks successfully defended their World Championship crown and secured a unique double in 2026. The South Africans won five of nine tournaments and played in six finals, amassing 37 victories across the season. Head coach Philip Snyman praised the system and culture underpinning the team's dominance, whilst SA Rugby president Mark Alexander hailed the back-to-back triumph as a celebration of national determination.
Blitzboks complete historic double as Snyman hails players and system
The Blitzboks have completed a season double by defending the HSBC SVNS World Championship title in Bordeaux while also claiming the HSBC SVNS Series, with coach Philip Snyman crediting the depth of the Springbok Sevens system and singling out Tristan Leyds — named Men's Player of the Year — and leading try-scorer Shilton van Wyk.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks coaching staff after 2027 World Cup
Springboks attack coach Tony Brown will switch to New Zealand's backroom team from 2028 on a two-year contract, New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The former All Black will remain with South Africa through their Rugby World Cup 2027 campaign in Australia before linking up with Dave Rennie's coaching staff.
Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks backroom staff in 2028 after Springbok contract ends
NZR have confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' backroom staff in 2028 on a two-year contract, with the Springboks attack coach set to depart after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. It is the third time NZR have pursued Brown, having previously been rejected during the Foster and Robertson eras.
Leyds crowned SVNS Player of the Year as Blitzboks defend World Championship
Tristan Leyds is the 2026 HSBC SVNS Player of the Year — the fourth South African to win the award — as the Blitzboks complete a historic back-to-back SVNS World Championship defence under Philip Snyman and Impi Visser. Shilton van Wyk, the squad's leading try scorer with 32 tries, also made the Dream Team of the Year.
A BEAUTY in Bordeaux 😍 | France v South Africa | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
The first men's semi-final of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 was an absolute cracker, with home favourites France 7s taking on top of the table South Africa Sevens.