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RG Snyman ruled out for up to 12 months after ACL rupture
Leinster have confirmed RG Snyman ruptured the ACL in his right knee against Glasgow Warriors on 21 March, with a recovery timeline of six to 12 months. The lock will miss the July Nations Championship Tests and the Springboks' series against the All Blacks. It is Snyman's third ACL rupture, though his first to the right knee.
Japan's League One as World Cup prep: Why Bok management is relaxed about the exodus
With Nortjé the latest Bok heading to Japan, this piece makes the case that League One's lower physical demands could actually be the ideal preparation environment for defending the World Cup in Australia.
Blitzboks clinch historic Hong Kong title with 35-7 demolition of Argentina, four wins from four
The Blitzboks won South Africa's first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday, beating Argentina 35-7 in the final to make it four HSBC SVNS tournament wins from four this season. Coach Philip Snyman and captain Impi Visser acknowledged the historic significance of ending a 50-year wait at the home of sevens, while cautioning that the job is not finished with two tournaments remaining. South Africa lead the series standings on 20 points.
Mongalo: Sharks still have 10% chance of reaching URC playoffs
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo says the franchise retains a slim but real 10% chance of making the URC playoffs, despite their precarious position in the standings.
Pollard on managing the physical and mental toll of near year-round professional rugby
Pollard opens up on coping with the demands of a near year-round rugby calendar — relevant reading for anyone tracking his form and longevity at the highest level.
Eben at the Sharks: Big price, mixed returns
SA Rugby Mag questions whether the Sharks have got what they paid for in Eben Etzebeth — worth reading for the full breakdown.
Log-leading Glasgow head to SA short-handed for two-match URC tour
Log-leaders Glasgow Warriors will tour South Africa for two URC matches with a depleted squad, according to SA Rugby Magazine. No further detail on injuries, opponents, or fixtures is currently available.
Snyman's Blitzboks eye Hong Kong title defence after series reset
Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have reset ahead of Hong Kong, with the squad backing up a dominant twelve-month stretch that yielded both the SVNS Series and SVNS World Championship titles.
Log-leaders Griquas face EP test in make-or-break SA Cup round
Log-leaders Griquas travel to Gqeberha looking to protect their unbeaten SA Cup record against a resurgent Eastern Province side in what is billed as a make-or-break round of the competition.
Tinus de Beer faces the Bulls in a full-circle URC moment
Dragons flyhalf Tinus de Beer faces the Bulls in a URC fixture loaded with personal significance — SA Rugby Mag explores the career journey that makes it a full-circle moment.
Unbeaten Griquas face EP test in SA Cup's defining round
Log-leaders Griquas face their sternest SA Cup test yet, travelling to Gqeberha to take on a resurgent Eastern Province side. Griquas' unbeaten record is on the line in what is shaping up as the round's defining fixture.
Mohuli and Mulder set for Springbok Women's Sevens debuts at Hong Kong World Championship
Owami Mohuli (19) and Jane Mulder (20) are set for their Springbok Women's Sevens debuts at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong this weekend. The pair face Australia and Canada on Friday before meeting Great Britain on Saturday, with the squad missing injured captain Nadine Roos. Mulder is the daughter of 1995 World Cup winner Japie Mulder, while Mohuli made a late switch from netball to rugby at university before rapidly progressing through the Free State and EPD systems.
Etzebeth's Sharks stint: big price, questionable return
Simon Borchardt questions whether the Sharks have got anything close to fair value from their costly Eben Etzebeth signing.
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.
Sharks lodge formal complaint with URC citing commissioner over Hooker shoulder injury
The Sharks have formally requested a URC citing commissioner investigation into the Luke Morgan incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder during the 21-17 loss to Ospreys, submitting a report and medical documents on the night of the match. Hooker, now back in Durban awaiting scan results, is expected to miss the rest of the URC season and is a doubt for the July internationals. The match also drew scrutiny over the Ospreys' use of uncontested scrums following what some have questioned were genuine prop injuries.
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.
Sharks cite Ospreys wing Morgan after Hooker shoulder injury in Bridgend
The Sharks have cited Ospreys wing Luke Morgan after he dived onto Ethan Hooker as the Sharks wing was scoring a try just before halftime in Bridgend, leaving Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. The injury is expected to sideline Hooker for two to three months, ending his URC season and potentially threatening his availability for the Springbok international season. Referee Mike Adamson took no action during the match, prompting the Sharks' tour management to approach the URC citing commissioner.
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.