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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
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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.
MONSTER bronze medal match 🥉 | South Africa v Spain | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights
South Africa Sevens and Spain 7s met in the bronze medal match of HSVC SVNS Bordeaux 2026, and this one was a high-scoring blockbuster.
England's backline depth chart for the July Springbok Tests — who starts, who's the bolter
Planet Rugby ranks England's full backline depth chart ahead of July's Tests against the Springboks, Fiji and Argentina — with Blackett's expansive new attack system driving selection logic and Benhard Janse van Rensburg's fast-tracking the headline call.
France end Blitzboks' Bordeaux semifinal run as world champions
The Blitzboks lost 21-12 to hosts France in the Bordeaux Sevens semifinal on Sunday, setting up a third-place playoff against Spain — though the World Series title had already been clinched the previous day.
England's backline depth chart for the Nations Championship — and what it means for the Boks
Planet Rugby ranks England's full backline depth chart ahead of the Nations Championship Tests against South Africa, Fiji and Argentina, with Blackett's new expansive system the central selection filter. Key for Bok fans: Janse van Rensburg misses the SA opener, Atkinson starts at 12, and Spencer likely wears 9 with Mitchell injured.
Du Toit bows out at Bath with hat-trick heroics as Russell's calf issue clouds semi-final build-up
Thomas du Toit scored a hat-trick as Bath beat Leicester 24-22 to seal a home Premiership semi-final, while Finn Russell's calf injury leaves his availability for the last-four clash in doubt.