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End the lineout trial and ditch the first-name friendliness, says ex-refs boss
Ex-IRFU referees chief Owen Doyle calls for the crooked lineout throw trial to be scrapped at World Rugby's June meeting, and argues that referee chumminess with players is undermining discipline on the field.
Am Still in Bok Frame: Japan Stint No Barrier to Three-Peat Dream
Lukhanyo Am says his Springbok ambitions are very much alive from Japan, and his inclusion in last month's overseas alignment camp suggests the coaching staff agree he's not done yet.
Stormers' home-ground identity crisis hands Glasgow a golden opportunity
The Stormers' Connacht loss exposed a familiar home-ground identity crisis — and now a resurgent Glasgow side arrives in Cape Town with the fixture deliberately targeted. Dobson knows what went wrong; the question is whether the team can fix it under pressure.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu brushes off critics, demands a win to mark his 50th
Feinberg-Mngomezulu shrugs off social media critics, owns the Connacht loss as a player failure, and warns the squad there's no room for "fluffiness" with three must-win games left.
Coetzee Still Delivering at 34 as Bulls Fight to Hold URC Play-Off Spot
Marcell Coetzee is in career-best form at 34, and the Bulls need every bit of it as they cling to the final URC play-off spot with three games to go.
The Springbok Calendar Is the Franchise System's Biggest Enemy
The Lions' success highlights a structural trap: the more Springboks a franchise develops, the fewer of them it can actually field. The piece maps the cycle of availability, salary trade-offs, and depth gains — and why it still caps franchise ambition.
Siba Mahashe is drawing Kolisi comparisons — and backing them up on the field
Lions flanker Siba Mahashe is drawing Siya Kolisi comparisons after a standout start to his URC career — four tries in seven games, elite tackle stats, and a leadership pedigree that stretches back to SA Schools.
Gibbes finds silver lining after squad disruptions as Lions grind out extra-time win
Gibbes praises his squad's resolve after a disrupted week, with fringe players stepping up to seal a dramatic extra-time win for the Lions.
Connacht's win over the Stormers shakes up URC play-off race as top three all fall
The URC's top three all lost without a point this weekend, including a Stormers home defeat to Connacht — reshaping the play-off race heading into the final stretch.
JP Pietersen hits back as Luke Morgan defends tackle that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
Luke Morgan insists his tackle on Ethan Hooker was clean. JP Pietersen disagrees — loudly.
Genia backs Kerevi-Suaalii axis as Australia's best weapon against the Boks
Will Genia is calling for Samu Kerevi's recall to partner Joseph Suaalii in a midfield combination he believes can match Springbok muscle at the 2027 World Cup.
Genia's World Cup blueprint: Kerevi-Suaalii midfield to match Bok muscle
Will Genia argues that recalling Samu Kerevi alongside Joseph Suaalii gives the Wallabies their best chance of matching Springbok physicality at the 2027 World Cup.
Genia backs Kerevi–Suaalii axis as Australia's best weapon against the Boks
Will Genia argues a Kerevi–Suaalii midfield combination is the clearest path for the Wallabies to close the physical gap on the Springboks before the 2027 World Cup.
Donald sees Chiefs and Hurricanes as blueprint for Rennie's All Blacks
Stephen Donald argues that the Chiefs and Hurricanes have already shown what a Dave Rennie-coached All Blacks side will look like — useful intel for Springbok fans ahead of Rugby Championship clashes.
How the Chiefs and Hurricanes Are Shaping Rennie's All Blacks Blueprint
Stephen Donald says the Chiefs and Hurricanes have already shown what Dave Rennie's All Blacks will look like — a useful heads-up for Springbok fans ahead of Rugby Championship.
Am credits overseas selection policy as key to Springbok dominance
Lukhanyo Am argues that selecting overseas-based players has been central to the Springboks' sustained success — a pointed take from someone with skin in the game.
Brown: Hong Kong win a platform, not a peak
Ronald Brown warns the Blitzboks against reading too much into ending their Hong Kong hoodoo, framing the win as motivation to push harder rather than a reason to ease off.
Stormers and Sharks Both Stumble as URC Crunch Time Arrives
The Stormers' late capitulation against Connacht and the Sharks' loss at Ospreys are framed as warning signs about South African franchise depth, while the URC's tightening play-off race sets up several must-watch fixtures over the coming rounds.
SA franchises under the microscope as URC climax looms and Sharks hit rock bottom
The Stormers' late collapse and the Sharks' elimination from URC contention dominate Planet Rugby's weekly hot-and-not column, with Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby exit adding to a grim weekend for rugby's finances.
Dobson admits Willemse wing experiment has run its course ahead of crunch Glasgow clash
Dobson concedes the Willemse-at-wing experiment must end, but with Senatla still out, Hartzenberg's fitness is the key variable as the Stormers prepare for a must-win clash against Glasgow.