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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his team to face Benetton in Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round 17 clash in Durban.

SPOTLIGHT: An English club has put their hand up to join the United Rugby Championship in the near future.

NEWS: Another one of the Springboks' second row bruisers is on the sidelines as the season draws to a close ahead of the international window.

SPOTLIGHT: The SA Cup regular season concludes this weekend, with four teams still in the running for the final two semifinal spots after Griquas secured top spot on the log, while the Pumas can’t drop out of the top four anymore.

NEWS: Experienced playmaker Adam Hastings won't feature for Glasgow Warriors until the United Rugby Championship play-offs after he picked up a two-match suspension.

WATCH as Cheetahs Director of Rugby Frans Steyn talks about the 'desperation' of his team to keep their Currie Cup dream alive.

TRANSFER NEWS: Scotland loose forward Jamie Ritchie will link up with South African Ruwald van der Merwe and Australia’s Bayley Kuenzle at Glasgow Warriors after agreeing a deal to join from Perpignan.

The Bulls' attack have exploded under new attack coach Neil de Bruin as the numbers tell a powerful story.

Siya Kolisi's departure from the Sharks has now become a poignant reality. LISTEN as the Springbok talks about the tough week he has had in preparation for their penultimate showdown in the URC.

PREVIEW: Super Rugby Pacific is heading into the business end of the season, with all teams locked in and confirmed for Round 13.

NEWS: Playing for the Bulls has been a dream, but one should know when to call it a day, reveals Springbok centre Jan Serfontein.

SPOTLIGHT: The Lions have found their identity this season and they are ready to put on full display in Leinster's cauldron in Dublin on Saturday.

NEWS: Wales and British and Irish legend Leigh Halfpenny will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Fresh off a commanding Challenge Cup victory over Exeter Chiefs, Ulster return to Belfast knowing an entirely different test awaits on Friday night.

WATCH as Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu explains who and what convinced him to move from the back row to the front row.

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 17 fixtures have been confirmed.

STAT ATTACK: Following an inauspicious start to the season, Johan Ackermann's Bulls are beginning to show some imperious form and a healthy dosage of desperation.

NEWS: Bulls utility back Canan Moodie has come through training unscathed and is edging closer to a potential return in this weekend’s United Rugby Championship clash against Zebre Parma at Loftus Versfeld.

NEWS: The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has released a statement on Steve Borthwick's future and England's poor showing during the 2026 Six Nations tournament.

NEWS: French Champions Cup television broadcasters said on Monday it is "impossible to hide footage" after Bath coach Johann van Graan slammed the video referee procedure in his side's semifinal loss away to Bordeaux-Begles on the weekend.

For the women's game to grow there is a dire need for proper investment and no one knows it better that GRAMMY Award-winning artist Meghan Trainor.

WRAP: SA Cup log leaders Griquas, defending champion Pumas, Cheetahs, Valke and Eastern Province were on the winning side in the penultimate league round this weekend, with six teams still in with a shout of making the play-offs.

SQUAD UPDATE: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen might have a big juggling act on his hands when he selects his matchday squad for their United Rugby Championship Round 17 showdown with the Lions at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: Les Kiss will be afforded considerable influence at the selection table before he takes over as Wallabies coach from Joe Schmidt.

SPOTLIGHT: The Junior Boks need one more log point to clinch the Under-20 Rugby Championship title – despite initial reports to the contrary.

OPINION: While the northern hemisphere played host to the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semifinals, the Under-20 Rugby Championship continued in Gqeberha down in the south.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji unveiled a 50-strong extended squad ahead of July's Nations Championship Tests.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers have a daunting task to maintain their No.1 position on the United Rugby Championship table when they face Ulster in the penultimate round of the tournament.

WATCH as Ulster No. 8 Juarno Augustus sends a timely reminder not only to the Springboks management but also the Stormers with his impressive display during his team's 29-12 win over Exeter Chiefs.

REACTION: Bath director of rugby Johann van Graan raised concerns over officiating processes following his side’s 26-38 defeat to Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup semifinal on Sunday.

REACTION: The Junior Springboks clinched the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship emphatically on Sunday evening, overpowering Australia U20 56–17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha to seal the title with a game to spare.

WRAP: The Junior Springboks secured a first-ever Under-20 Rugby Championship title after dismantling the Junior Wallabies by 56-17 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Sunday.

MATCH REPORT: Defending Champions Cup champions Bordeaux Begles secured their ticket to the Final in Bilbao on May 23 after defeating Johann van Graan's Bath by 38-26 in the semifinal on Sunday.

OPINION: With the dust having settled on Wildeklawer, schoolboy rugby returned to a more familiar rhythm this past weekend.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup semifinal between Union Bordeaux Bègles and Bath at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole.

MATCH REPORT: Montpellier survived a late Dragons surge to book their place in the Challenge Cup Final with an 18-12 victory at Septeo Stadium on Sunday.

EXCLUSIVE: At the tender age of 18, Netherlands-born Western Province Rugby Institute player Hugo Geselschap has already learned valuable lessons during his short stint in the Republic.

OPINION: South African players turning out for overseas clubs - and even representing other national teams - is nothing new. It’s a pathway that Scotland, in particular, have embraced extensively.

REACTION: Ulster Rugby head coach Richie Murphy praised an “incredible” second-half display as his side powered into the Challenge Cup final with a 29-12 win over Exeter Chiefs in Belfast.

WRAP: Cheslin Kolbe was at the heart of a statement response as Tokyo Sungoliath snapped their losing streak emphatically, reminding everyone exactly what they are capable of when their stars fire.

WRAP: Monument and Garsfontein scored big wins in the opening round of the Noordvaal Cup while Hilton edged Michaelhouse in the KwaZulu-Natal derby on Saturday.

Sir Steve Hansen does not doubt that the Springboks can be beaten in South Africa by the All Blacks on the upcoming Greatest Rivalry tour.

MATCH REPORT: South African No.8 Juarno Augustus was one of Ulster's four try-scorers as the Irish province thumped Exeter Chiefs 29-12 in their Challenge Cup semifinal in Belfast on Saturday.

REACTION: Leinster captain Caelan Doris praised his side for managing to “get the job done” after they secured a Champions Cup final place by beating Toulon 29-25 in Dublin.

MATCH REPORT: Leinster booked their place in the Final of the Champions Cup after holding off a ferocious fight-back effort by Toulon in Dublin on Saturday, clinching the semifinal by 29-25.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed his tour squad for their tough United Rugby Championship tour.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup semifinal between Leinster and RC Toulon in Dublin.

PREVIEW: Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has revealed his matchday squad for their Round Two Under-20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia on Sunday.

WRAP: The Blues overcame a plucky Moana outfit at North Harbour Stadium, whilst the Reds handed the Brumbies their third consecutive defeat.

For most armchair pundits it would appear to be a calamity of apocalyptical proportions.

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers, the Bulls, the Lions, and the Sharks are out of contention for both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, but there will still be a South African flavour to the European semifinals on Saturday and Sunday.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: With 50 days to go until the United Rugby Championship Final, the regular season reaches its climax, and the 2025/26 URC Awards are fast approaching.

WRAP: Western Province underlined their dominance in the Under-20 women’s game with a commanding 36-7 victory over Eastern Province in the 2026 U20 Women’s Week final in Alberton on Friday, sealing a fourth consecutive national title.

EXCLUSIVE: When Bordeaux Bègles’ South African loose forward Tiaan Jacobs was growing up on his grandfather’s farm in Mooiplaas, north-east of East London, rugby was already a central part of his life.

SUPER RUGBY WRAP: Fehi Fineanganofo is just one try away from equalling the all-time Super Rugby record, with the former All Black Sevens flyer adding to his season tally on Friday, as the Hurricanes survived a Crusaders fightback to win 38-31 in Wellington.

PREVIEW: The final four in the Challenge Cup will battle it out this weekend for a date at the big dance in Bilbao on May 22.

PREVIEW: The Champions Cup reaches its defining stage this weekend, with four of Europe’s heavyweights colliding in two blockbuster semifinals where legacy, redemption and history are all on the line.

DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Ospreys will finish the United Rugby Championship season without one of their speedsters.

NEWS: Munster announced that it will part ways with one of their assistant coaches shortly after his initial appointment.

TRANSFER NEWS: James Grayson will join Edinburgh Rugby on a one-year deal after completing a move from Japan Rugby League One side Dynaboars.

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks and All Blacks won't have to kiss their proverbial sister should the Greatest Rivalry series end in a draw.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks' backline stocks took another blow following the departure of a backline player to United Rugby Championship rival Cardiff.

SPOTLIGHT: The most demanding Irish tour is what stands between the Lions and history.

SPOTLIGHT: Bath head coach Johann van Graan will have a lot to ponder before he announces his matchday squad on Friday ahead of his team's Champions Cup semifinal against Bordeaux in France on Sunday.

OPINION: It's a long shot, but we could see two South African teams contesting the United Rugby Championship Final once more.

PREVIEW: With only two rounds remaining before the 2026 SA Cup semifinals, the stakes could hardly be higher for the teams chasing play-off spots, with the top four teams at the end of the league phase also qualifying for the Currie Cup Premier Division.

NEWS: There were a few familiar faces spotted at Toulon's first training session this week ahead of their Champions Cup semifinal against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium.

WRAP: Western Province and Eastern Province will contest the Final of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week in Alberton on Friday.

ROUND 17 PREVIEW: The regular season might still have two weeks to run, but a lot of its outstanding issues should be resolved when the 26 teams convene for the penultimate round of Japan Rugby League One this weekend.

Having been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder.

PREVIEW: Unbeaten Hilton will host a much-improved Michaelhouse on Saturday, while the northern teams turn their attention to the Noordvaal Cup.

OPINION: What a remarkable weekend of schoolboy rugby unfolded in Kimberley. Long famed for its Big Hole, the city is fast cementing its reputation as the unofficial capital of the best schoolboy rugby - a place where raw diamonds are refined into the proud future of South African rugby.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge, including 10 uncapped players, to join a group of 36 at a training camp in Stellenbosch next month, in preparation for the Rugby Africa Women's Cup in Kenya.

The Bulls took a giant leap towards the United Rugby Championship play-offs, but there are some glaringly obvious disciplinary concerns.

NEWS: Reigning Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles have been dealt a double blow ahead of their semifinal clash against Johann van Graan's Bath.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: A South African prop extended his stay with a Welsh United Rugby Championship side despite uncertainty surrounding the club's future.

PREVIEW: It begins in the NZ capital as the Hurricanes take on the Crusaders in a massive derby that could put a dent in the defending championship play-off hopes.

WATCH as Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn reveals what the consequences will be if they fail to qualify for the Currie Cup.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson explains his team's approach to the final two rounds of league action, ahead of the URC play-offs.

OPINION: Jan de Koning looks at the 'lack of game time' for Baby Bok star Haashim Pead at the Lions and ponders the consequences of the franchise's decision.

SPOTLIGHT: A Welsh rugby stalwart is set to hang up his boots at the end of the season after an illustrious professional career spanning 16 years.

TRANSFER NEWS: One of the Crusaders' scrumhalves will start a new chapter in his career next season.

TRANSFER NEWS: The PREM club Leicester Tigers have confirmed the signing of a Stormers coach ahead of the 2026-27 season.

OPINION: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s performance against Glasgow Warriors in his 50th for the Stormers should silence those who doubt his abilities once and for all.

SPOTLIGHT: Countless world-class head-to-heads promise to light up the semifinals as the likes of Finn Russell and Matthieu Jalibert could face off.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Crusaders have confirmed that Louie Chapman will leave at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing a two-year deal with Edinburgh.

WRAP: The Junior Springboks launched their U20 Rugby Championship campaign emphatically, powering past Argentina 48-21 in Gqeberha on Monday.

REACTION: Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote left the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium a satisfied man after the South Africans kicked off their U20 Rugby Championship campaign with a statement victory over Argentina on Monday.

WRAP: Outeniqua claimed a big scalp while the leading schools flexed their muscles in the second round of festival fixtures staged in Kimberley and Gqeberha.

OPINION: Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship has come and gone, and while some will look back at the weekend fondly, others will rather try to forget it.

Stormers scrumhalf Cobus Reinach has provided an important update regarding the knee injury he sustained during the United Rugby Championship Round 16 match in Cape Town.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Described as a 'different individual', Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has nothing but praise for prop Ntuthuko Mchunu following the win over Glasgow Warriors.

WRAP: Western Province, Eastern Province, and Boland showed their intent at Alberton Rugby Club on Monday with three commanding wins on the opening day of the 2026 U20 Women’s Week, while Griquas and the Limpopo Blue Bulls started their tier two campaign impressively as well.

PREVIEW: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi delivered a motivational speech to the SA Under-20 side ahead of their Rugby Championship clash against Argentina's Los Pumitas on Monday.

WRAP: Griquas reigned supreme in their top-of-the-table SA Cup clash with the Pumas when they defeated the defending champions on Sunday to remain unbeaten in 2026.

REACTION: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann believes David Kriel's disallowed try would have been a major talking point if his team had lost their crucial United Rugby Championship Round 16 clash against the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday.

REACTION: Franco Smith did not mince his words in his assessment of Glasgow Warriors' 12-48 defeat to the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship Round 16 clash at DHL Stadium.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli believes the Bulls' outing in Llanelli gave the Lions and the Stormers a glimpse of what to expect on the road in the coming weeks. 

REACTION: Although two rounds remain before the knock-out phase, the Stormers have already flipped the switch to play-off mode, delivering a commanding 48-12 victory over the Glasgow Warriors.

REPORT: Gloucester dented Exeter's English Prem play-off hopes on Sunday, withstanding a comeback from the Chiefs to win 34-31 at Kingsholm.

WRAP: Monument and Grey High were among the big winners in the first round of fixtures staged at the Wildeklawer Tournament in Kimberley and the festival in Gqeberha.

SUNDAY WRAP: Two forgettable Fijian Drua moments from fullback Ilaisa Droasese have let the Chiefs off the hook before they marched to a commanding 42-22 win to close Super Round.

REACTION: The Lions are entering their crucial Northern Hemisphere tour with a newfound sense of self-belief, as captain Francke Horn and the coaching staff reflected on a win over Connacht that has firmly placed their United Rugby Championship (URC) destiny in their own hands.

WRAP: A try by Springbok Jasper Wiese came too late to rescue Urayasu D-Rocks who will play the promotion/relegation series for a fourth consecutive season after their 26-49 loss to Shizuoka Blue Revs on Friday night.

REACTION: The Stormers’ emphatic 48-12 United Rugby Championship victory over Glasgow Warriors may have sent them to the top of the table - but it came at a potentially heavy cost.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Head coach Swys de Bruin revealed that he aims to bring in more 'calibre coaches' following Duane Vermeulen's cameo inside the Springbok Women's first alignment camp for the 2026 season.

SATURDAY WRAP: Leinster fell to a painful 26-29 defeat against Benetton at a raucous Stadio Monigo after a contest that oscillated wildly from breathless to brutally attritional.

MATCH REPORT: Springbok star Handre Pollard showed off his match-winning pedigree with the kicking tee as the Bulls edged the Scarlets 23-21 in a tense United Rugby Championship Round 16 clash in Llanelli on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between the Scarlets and the Bulls in Llanelli.

WRAP: Noah Caluori’s wonder finish helped keep Saracens’ Prem play-off hopes alive in a 19-15 defeat of Leicester at StoneX Stadium.

WRAP: Calamitous first-half kicking gave the Brumbies no hope as the table-topping Hurricanes struck a blow for New Zealand rugby in a 45-12 Super Round win.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions gave an almighty roar as they demolished Connacht 33-21 in Round 16 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between the Lions and Connacht at Ellis Park.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson discusses his declining second row stocks.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers have overtaken Glasgow Warriors at the top of the United Rugby Championship standings after they recorded a 48-12 win over the Scottish outfit in their Round 16 encounter in Cape Town on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors in Cape Town.

REACTION: Sharks coach JP Pietersen has effectively conceded that his side’s United Rugby Championship campaign has reached its end, acknowledging that a play-off place is now beyond them.

REPORT: The Crusaders have avoided some unwanted history, brushing off the Waratahs 35-20 in a winning start at One NZ Stadium to kick off Christchurch's Super Round.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks’ run in the United Rugby Championship took a massive knock after they only managed to bag two points following their 28-33 loss against Edinburgh on Friday night.

WATCH as Glasgow Warriors' South African coach, Franco Smith, explains how he deals with touring South Africa late in the season.

INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has taken the cautious approach when it comes to Springbok Canan Moodie’s injury.

MATCH REPORT: Bristol moved above Exeter and into the top four in the PREM with a 52-19 win over rock-bottom Newcastle but the Bears endured multiple injury scares at Kingston Park.

The biggest United Rugby Championship match of the weekend will have added spice given the fact that both teams are fresh off major upsets in their respective Round 15 matches.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Boks head coach Kevin Foote has unveiled his matchday squad for the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina’s Los Pumitas on Monday.

WRAP: Dragons will head into their Challenge Cup semifinal with renewed belief after David Richards’ dramatic last-gasp try secured a victory over Zebre in the United Rugby Championship.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 16 encounter between Edinburgh and the Sharks at Hive Stadium.

PREVIEW: The pressure is on for South Africa’s trio in the United Rugby Championship, with the Stormers, Bulls and Lions all facing must-win clashes in Round 16 this weekend.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Scarlets in Llanelli.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Stormers have named their team to face Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship Round 16 top of the table clash this Saturday at DHL Stadium. 

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has revealed the ranking permutations for a pivotal weekend featuring the Women’s Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship.

WATCH as double World Cup-winning Springbok utility Damian Willemse explains how his game benefits from him playing on the wing.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head into Saturday’s United Rugby Championship Round 16 clash against Irish side Connacht with a few minor adjustments as they continue to solidify their place in the top eitght at Ellis Park.

EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 season has been one to savour for Garsfontein thus far after picking up some big scalps on their way to becoming a force within South Africa’s schoolboy rugby landscape.

OPINION: The Stormers and Glasgow Warriors will both be out for redemption in their Round 16 United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

NEWS: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has provided an update on Ethan Hooker.

NEWS: The Junior Springboks will have a final opportunity to prepare for their Junior World Championship title defence.

PREVIEW: JP Pietersen is looking forward to facing his former coach Sean Everitt when the Sharks meet Edinburgh in their United Rugby Championship Round 16 tie at the Hive Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: Ospreys wing Luke Morgan has been the talk of the week after diving on Sharks, and Springbok wing Ethan Hooker in their 21-17 United Rugby Championship win over the Durbanites.

NEWS: The Stormers were dealt another cruel blow ahead of their United Rugby Championship top-of-the-table clash with Glasgow Warriors.

WATCH as Connacht forwards coach John Muldoon previews his team's trip to Ellis Park and a URC crunch match with the Lions.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his matchday squad for Friday's United Rugby Championship showdown against Edinburgh at Hive Stadium.

SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBok Tristan Leyds shared his experience of the Springbok Sevens team winning the first ever Hong Kong title.

NEWS: With the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semifinals fast approaching, EPCR has officially confirmed the match official appointments for these decisive fixtures on the road to the Bilbao 2026 Finals.

NEWS: The match officials appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round 16 fixtures have been confirmed.

ROUND SEVEN PREVIEW: The two teams that have lifted the SA Cup and are currently leading the charge to the play-offs, Griquas and the Pumas, clash in the headline act of Round Seven in Kimberley, where the top spot on the standings will be up for grabs with the semifinals moving into view.

ROUND 16 PREVIEW: Springbok backrowers Jasper Wiese and Kwagga Smith will be at the back of the scrum and captain their respective sides when Urayasu D-Rocks play Shizuoka BlueRevs.

NEWS: Newcastle in Australia will be a neutral venue for a Nations Championship showdown.

SPOTLIGHT: Japan head coach Eddie Jones made a plea to the Australian public ahead of the 2027 World Cup and Nations Championship tournaments.

For nearly a decade, PJ Botha has been the Lions’ unsung pillar—relentless, consistent, and vital when it matters most.

PREVIEW: Affies and Grey College will have a point to prove at the Wildeklawer Tournament, while hosts Grey High will tackle Michaelhouse at the festival staged in Gqeberha.

NEWS: A South African prop has decided England will be the best place for his development.

NEWS: The Cheetahs, Griquas and Pumas will have an opportunity to test themselves against three international touring sides this year as part of a new and improved Toyota Challenge set to kick off in June.

The Bulls are a '110 percent' focused on their own performance as they pursue a play-off finish in the United Rugby Championship and aim to break their longstanding Llanelli hoodoo.

WATCH as Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Scott Forrest previews his team's top-of-the-table URC face-off with the Stormers.

SPOTLIGHT: As his time in Llanelli comes to an end, Marnus van der Merwe has paid tribute to the players and coaches who helped him become a Springbok.

Welsh fans and media should see the South African outrage following Sharks and Springbok star Ethan Hooker’s injury for what it is  - a totally justified reaction to reckless, cynical, and unsportsmanlike behaviour from Luke Morgan.

PREVIEW: Super Round descends on Christchurch as the ten teams in action prepare to officially open the new One NZ Stadium.

EXCLUSIVE: With three sons and one daughter, Springbok legend Japie Mulder never expected his only daughter to follow in his rugby footsteps.

OPINION: For years, the Lions have been the rugby equivalent of The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

NEWS: Rugby Australia announced a record surplus on Wednesday on the back of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour, saying it would enable a sustainable future for the sport after years of losses.

OPINION: Inconsistencies, lacklustre performances, and a failure to build on momentum best describe the Sharks’ United Rugby Championship (URC) campaign.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers and Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu shared his thoughts regarding his experience when it comes to public scrutiny and how he deals with it.

There were quite a few mistakes the Stormers were left to rue following their 24-33 United Rugby Championship defeat to Connacht at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, and while it can’t exactly be classified as a “mistake”, selecting Damian Willemse on the wing is a choice that should certainly be reconsidered.

TRANSFER NEWS: Another Springbok will further his career in Japan following confirmation by his local franchise on Monday.

EXCLUSIVE: It’s no secret that the Sharks, Stormers, and Bulls have the financial muscle to attract some of the best talent to their respective unions.

NEWS: Rugby fever is rising in Gqeberha with just 60 days until the Springboks kick off their 2026 season against former All Blacks’ coach Scott Robertson’s star-studded Barbarians team.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Former Wallabies captain Will Genia believes the only way to end Springboks' World Cup dominance is with brute strength and a powerful midfield.

SQUAD UPDATE: The Junior Springboks suffered a late setback ahead of their Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign.

NEWS: World Rugby chair Brett Robinson told AFP that the sport "can't sit still" if it wants to grow, including conquering the "challenge" that is the United States with the 2031 World Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Double World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am remains firmly on a mission to fight his way back into the Springbok setup, with his move to Japan forming part of that journey and the dream of another World Cup still very much alive.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby is pushing ahead with its trial of a women’s-specific size 4.5 ball, confirming it will now extend into the 15s format during the WXV Global Series.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers captain Ruhan Nel addressed a concerning trend his team has been guilty of on several occasions this season. 

NEWS: The Springbok Women are set to host some of the top rugby teams over the next two years as World Rugby confirmed the WXV Global calendar.

REACTION: BlitzBok head coach Philip Snyman was on cloud nine following his charges' dominant display in the Hong Kong SVNS World Championship Final against Argentina.

OPINION: While it was a mixed bag for the South African contingent in Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship, history was made by the BlitzBoks in Hong Kong.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli looks ahead to the Lions' final league games as they aim to make the United Rugby Championship play-offs for the first time.

REACTION: Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith had heaps of praise for the Lions, who dismantled his team by 54-12 in Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park, but conceded that his squad depth is concerning. 

OPINION: An eagerly anticipated derby in Paarl lived up to expectations as Paarl Gimnasium hosted Grey College under wet and testing conditions.

MATCH REPORT: Noah Caluori claimed another remarkable five-try haul against Sale as Saracens kept alive their outside hopes of reaching the Prem play-offs with a stunning 85-19 win.

REACTION: The Springbok Women's Sevens enjoyed the highs of winning an important pool match but also experienced the lows of finding the intensity of top teams such as Australia and Canada too hot to handle at this weekend's Cathay / HSBC SVNS Hong Kong.

REACTION: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen was left baffled that no action was taken on Luke Morgan, who dived on Ethan Hooker after the Bok utility scored a try in the Sharks' 17-21 defeat to the Ospreys on Saturday evening.

NEWS: The BlitzBoks broke their Hong Kong drought after defeating Argentina by 35-7 in the World Championships Final in the 50th edition of the tournament.

WRAP: The Pumas and Griquas pulled away from the chasing pack in the SA Cup with resounding wins in their Round Six fixtures over the weekend, while Frans Steyn's Cheetahs moved up the log after a good away win in George against Heyneke Meyer's Eagles.

ROUND 15 WRAP: World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx bagged just his second try of the season, but it was as important as any other he has scored in Japan Rugby League One, as the Spears bounced back from last week’s upset loss to Verblitz by inflicting an historic 27-22 defeat on Tokyo Sungoliath.

WRAP: The BlitzBoks are one step closer to breaking their Hong Kong SVNS duck after defeating New Zealand by 26-14 in the first Cup Semifinal.

WRAP: Paarl Gimnasium handed Grey College their third loss of the season, while there were a couple of major upsets in the Eastern Cape at the weekend.

Ivan van Rooyen got flashbacks of last year’s 0-42 hammering at halftime as he watched his Lions emphatically turn the tables against log leaders Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Lions and Glasgow Warriors in Johannesburg.

WRAP: Munster returned to winning ways with a 45-10 win over Benetton, running in seven tries to grab a bonus-point victory in Treviso.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks suffered a double blow in a 21-17 defeat to the Ospreys in their United Rugby Championship Round 15 clash in Bridgend.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Ospreys and Sharks in Bridgend.

WRAP: Fin Smith struck with the final play of the match as Northampton Saints edged Exeter Chiefs 35-28 in a dramatic Premiership clash at Sandy Park.

SATURDAY WRAP: Former NRL star Zac Lomax has produced a series of highlights as the Western Force overcame a 0-19 deficit to stun the Crusaders 31-26 in Perth.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Stormers and Connacht in Cape Town.

REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson gave a brutal, honest assessment of his team's way forward following their 24-33 Round 15 United Rugby Championship loss to Connacht.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions stunned log leaders Glasgow Warriors with a dazzling display of attacking flair and ironclad defence, racking up 54 points in a dominant 54-12 victory at Ellis Park on Saturday.

DAY TWO MEN'S UPDATES: Veteran Siviwe Soyizwapi scored a late try to give the BlitzBoks a thrilling 26-22 win over Kenya in the quarterfinals of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong SVNS on Saturday

INJURY NEWS: The Sharks have been forced into a late reshuffle ahead of their United Rugby Championship clash against the Ospreys, with head coach JP Pietersen dealing with yet another injury setback.

NEWS: The Bulls suffered another blow to their backline stocks as they maintain their play-off push in this season's United Rugby Championship.

MATCH REPORT: The pressure on the second-placed Stormers has increased after they suffered a 24-33 defeat to Connacht in their United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

DAY TWO WOMEN"S UPDATES: The Springbok Women's Sevens team failed to do the double over Great Britain on Saturday.

REPORT: Bristol bolstered their bid to reach the English Prem play-offs with a 53-12 demolition of west country rivals Gloucester at Ashton Gate on Friday.

FRIDAY WRAP: Leinster held off a stirring Ulster fightback to climb to third place in the United Rugby Championship courtesy of a thrilling 29-21 bonus-point win in Belfast.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls got their two-match United Rugby Championship tour off to a great start with a 47-7 bonus-point win over the Dragons in Newport on Friday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 encounter between the Dragons and Bulls in Newport.

REPORT: UFH Baby Blues produced a stunning second-half comeback to edge UWC 24-21 in a thrilling 2026 FNB Varsity Cup Women’s Final on Friday in Bellville.

UPDATE: Jake White has finally opened up and gave his side of the infamous 'Selborne letter' saga.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Riley Norton has been named captain of an exciting Junior Springbok squad for the third edition of SANZAAR’s Under-20 Rugby Championship, set to kick off on April 27, in Gqeberha.

UPDATE: Selborne College has confirmed that Springbok World Cup-winning coach Jake White will resume his responsibilities as the school’s rugby consultant after a fall-out this week.

SPOTLIGHT: Jan de Koning sat down with former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer for an update on his latest 'project'.

INJURY UPDATE: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson revealed that one of his playmakers got injured during a training session.

FRIDAY WRAP: The Blues have kept touch with the top of the table with a 47-40 win over the Highlanders in Auckland.

PREVIEW: The race is on for play-off places and favourable log positions in the United Rugby Championship heading into the final four rounds.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions received a timely boost in the form of two returning Springboks for their United Rugby Championship Round 15 clash against Glasgow Warriors. 

SPOTLIGHT: Grey College first team coach, Jannie Geldenhuys, believes changes in the South African schoolboy rugby landscape are levelling the playing field and keeping traditional powerhouses on their toes.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby named 10 Springboks in his starting line-up to face Connacht in Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand great Michael Jones expressed his concern about the future of the game in the country.

Connacht's scrum and contact coach Colm Tucker has previewed his team's URC Round 15 face-off with the Stormers.

Spain has blown Pool A wide open at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, securing a dominant 31-12 victory over the BlitzBoks on the opening day of the new-look World Championship Series.

MEN'S SVNS SPOTLIGHT: Half a century since the tournament's inception in 1976, Hong Kong will add another incredible chapter to the international rugby sevens history.

WOMEN'S SVNS SPOTLIGHT: South Africa will be one of 12 teams that will feature in a three-tournament World Championship race that will crown the sport's ultimate champions in 2026.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: For Bulls a victory is of utmost importance when they take on Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday night.

Springbok World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen shares his knowledge with the Bok Women as preparations ramp up for a busy international season.

PREVIEW: The SA Cup is moving closer to its defining moment in the competition, with log positions beginning to clarify and every result carrying increased significance in the race for semifinal places, and crucially for some, Currie Cup qualification.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks coach JP Pietersen has thrown the dice for their clash against Ospreys at Electric Brewery Field in Bridgend on Saturday by including a young prospect at fuSharks turn to teenage sensation for high-stakes Ospreys clash llback.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have maintained a sense of formidable continuity for Friday’s clash against the Dragons, though the inclusion of Cobus Wiese in the starting XV marks a calculated shift in engine-room power.

The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend following a two-week hiatus for European Cup action, kicking off a packed Friday schedule with high-stakes encounters including Edinburgh versus Zebre Parma, a heavyweight Irish derby between Ulster and Leinster, and the Bulls' clash against the Dragons.

WATCH as one-cap Springbok and Stormers stalwart Siyabonga Ntubeni reveals what the future holds for him.

The BlitzBoks have never tasted success in Hong Kong, but coach Philip Snyman isn’t making too much of that fact as his team heads into the first tournament of the SVNS World Championship at Kai Tak Sports Park on Friday.

WATCH as Springbok legend and double World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe shares some advice and words of encouragement with Baby Bok Haashim Pead.

PREVIEW: Paarl Gim could hand Grey College their third defeat of the season on Saturday, while Garsfontein and Durbanville will be eyeing big upsets.

REACTION: Coach Dewey Swartbooi reflects on how Tuks won a record-breaking sixth Varsity Cup title just two years after their relegation to the Shield.

PREVIEW: The race for the Japan League One playoffs has reached a fever pitch, and for South African fans, the influence of the world-champion Springboks is proving to be the deciding factor at both ends of the table.

NEWS: Former All Black winger Roger Randle is set to bring his attacking expertise to Ireland after being unveiled as Munster’s new Attack Coach.

NEWS: Toulouse prop Dorian Aldegheri has received a three-week suspension following a red-card incident during his side’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final loss to Bordeaux-Bègles.

TRANSFER NEWS: Loose forward JC Pretorius has confirmed his next move as he signed a new deal with the Lions, the Gauteng franchise confirmed.

SPOTLIGHT: As the Race to the Eight intensifies, we turn our attention to the individuals driving their teams forward. From game-breakers to workhorses, we highlight seven standout South African players whose form could prove decisive in shaping the United Rugby Championship playoff picture.

NEWS: Eben Etzebeth will face more time on the sidelines.

NEWS: Edinburgh has secured renowned attacking tactician, Tim Sampson, as Attack Coach on a two-year deal from Super Rugby Pacific side Fijian Drua.

PREVIEW: Some big names from the All Blacks and Wallabies will make their return to the field during Round 10 of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season.

EXCLUSIVE: Springbok World Cup-winning coach Jake White and Selborne College director of rugby Derek Page have stepped away from their roles at the East London school, Rugby365 has been informed.

SPOTLIGHT: Round 15 of the United Rugby Championship arrives with the playoff picture still wide open and from a South African perspective, the stakes could hardly be higher.

NEWS: The Super Rugby Pacific will have to undergo another revamp with the latest statement from Moana Pasifika

MATCH REPORT: UP Tuks cemented their status as the most successful Varsity Cup team after overpowering the NWU Eagles by 31-3 in the Final.

NEWS: Cardiff have appointed Corniel van Zyl as the new permanent head coach, with the South African signing a long-term deal.

SPOTLIGHT: Zain Davids has seen it all during his Sevens career as a Blitzbok. He has stood on podiums around the world, lifted a handful of trophies, and received bronze, silver and gold medals respectively in various competitions.

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks centre Andre Esterhuizen opened up about how he has found being given the responsibility to wear the captain's armband midway through the season. 

NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 15 fixtures have been confirmed.

Handré Pollard has thrown his support behind in-form scrumhalf Embrose Papier, insisting the dynamic No.9 is doing everything required to push for higher honours without overthinking Springbok selection.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his tour squad for upcoming matches in Wales and Scotland.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby takes aim at the 'keyboard warriors' who continue to criticise his players.

NEWS: Mark Alexander's future as SA Rugby President was decided on Tuesday.

NEWS: The Barbarians have added another big name to their coaching team for their fixture against Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on June 27.

NEWS: Springbok hopefuls will have an opportunity to impress Rassie Erasmus in an international friendly this season, with the head coach believing it will cast the net wider to build more depth in the national side. 

SPOTLIGHT: Thabang Mphafi, captain and Nr.8 of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), was on Monday named the Varsity Cup Player of the Year.

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann outlined his plans in his chase for a maiden United Rugby Championship title this season.

NEWS: A tornado has forced the touring Australian women's team to seek shelter in the hallway of a Kansas City hotel.

NEWS: The Crusaders revealed on Tuesday that their cavalry of mascot knights and horses, beloved by spectators, had been retired after 30 years because of next week's move to their new stadium in Christchurch.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: South Africa will be putting more building blocks in place for the future of the game.

OPINION: Jan de Koning dissects the last four rounds of URC league action to see which South African teams will make the cut.

Although not new the sevens scene, David Brits is gearing up to play in his maiden HSBC SVNS Hong Kong this weekend as the BlitzBoks set out the goal to add World Championship to their already successful season.

CONTRACT EXTENSION: The Bulls secured the long-term services of two utility forwards, which includes a Springbok.

OPINION: From runaway victories to upsets and brilliant individual moments, the 2025/26 Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup quarterfinals had it all.

OPINION: More than 7,000 spectators - old boys and members of the Northern Suburbs community - turned out in force to support their team. It was a remarkable occasion, and arguably one of the largest crowds ever seen at the home of the Jade Brigade.

SPOTLIGHT: Glasgow wing Kyle Steyn sent out a stark warning to fellow United Rugby Championship title-contending teams following their Champions Cup quarterfinal exit to Toulon.

STAT ATTACK: Tuks will go into the Varsity Cup Final against the NWU Eagles with a slight tactical advantage.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a look at the Springbok halfbacks and the pecking order ahead of some big United Rugby Championship matches.

NEWS: After a blockbuster weekend of European action, the semi-final line-ups for both the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup are set.

TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk has confirmed that he will return to South Africa from Japan.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup quarterfinal encounter between Union Bordeaux Begles v Stade Toulousain at Stade Chaban-Delmas.

WRAP: Stellenberg stunned Paul Roos while Oakdale held Paarl Boys to a draw on yet another dramatic weekend for South African schoolboy rugby.

MATCH REPORT: Reigning champions Union Bordeaux Bègles capitalised on costly discipline lapses from Stade Toulousain to secure a hard-fought win and book a Champions Cup semifinal against Premiership holders Bath.

MATCH REPORT: A late penalty from Henry Slade saw Exeter edge out Benetton 44-41 and set up a Challenge Cup semifinal against Ulster in Belfast.

NEWS: Chippie Solomon, team manager of the Stormers, passed away on Saturday morning after suffering a heart attack.

ROUND FIVE WRAP: It was another profitable weekend for the Griquas, Pumas, SWD Eagles and Cheetahs in the SA Cup, while there was also a first win for Eastern Province in the fifth round.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Two familiar South Africa Women’s Sevens players have been recalled to the squad for the first HSBC SVNS World Championship tournament, to be played in Hong Kong next weekend.

REACTION: Bath boss Johann van Graan hailed “two amazing teams” after his side’s epic 43-41 Champions Cup quarterfinal victory over Northampton Saints.

WATCH as Stellenberg continue their incredible season with another famous win as they beat Paul Roos on Saturday.

SATURDAY WRAP: Connacht bowed out of the Challenge Cup after suffering a comprehensive 22-45 quarterfinal defeat at Montpellier.

REACTION: Franco Smith was proud of his Glasgow players for raising the expectation levels despite being knocked out of the Champions Cup following a 19-22 defeat at home to Toulon.

MATCH REPORT: Leinster lifted the tempo in the second half to cruise into the Champions Cup semifinals for the sixth year in a row in front of 18,839 supporters at Aviva Stadium on Saturday evening, with a dominant 42-13 win over Sale Sharks.

MATCH REPORT: Toulon stunned Scotstoun Stadium into silence after defeating Franco Smith's Glasgow Warriors by 22-19 in the quarterfinals of the Champions Cup.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup quarterfinal encounter between Glasgow Warriors and Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium.

MATCH REPORT: The Wits Rugby Stadium was packed to the rafters, the rugby on show was entertaining, and the spectators in attendance were given value for their money when Wits hosted WSU in this year’s Varsity Shield Final in Johannesburg on Friday.

WRAP: The Reds have snapped a 15-year hoodoo in a 31-26 win against the defending champion Crusaders, keeping their Super Rugby Pacific finals aspirations intact.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY PREVIEW: If the first knockout round of the EPCR Challenge Cup was anything to go by, fans are certainly guaranteed some entertaining matches in this weekend's quarterfinals.

MATCH REPORT: Zac Ward scored a brace of tries as Ulster booked their place in the Challenge Cup semifinals with a dominant 41-24 win over La Rochelle under stormy conditions at the Affidea Stadium.

MATCH REPORT: Bath called on the power of their bench - including Thomas du Toit and Francois van Wyk - to swing the momentum and edge Northampton Saints in a thrilling 43-41 victory on Friday night.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup quarterfinal encounter between Bath and the Northampton Saints at The Rec.

Affies and the Paarl heavyweights will have a point to prove, while Paul Roos' unbeaten record will be under threat when they face giant-slayers Stellenberg this weekend.

CHALLENGE CUP FRIDAY PREVIEW: The stakes are high as Ulster and La Rochelle will be gunning for a victory that would take them to the semifinals of the Challenge Cup.

SPOTLIGHT: Whilst no South African team is involved in the Champions Cup quarterfinals, there's still a strong flavour in terms of player personnel across the respective teams.

WATCH as Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International, explains why the exodus of players to Japan will benefit the Springboks.

PREVIEW: The race to the final four is filled with mouthwatering clashes worthy of a Final in itself, with six teams gunning for Champions Cup semifinal berths on Saturday and Sunday.

OPINION: There was a time when one of the most fascinating Springbok matches of the year wasn’t a Test.

The Stormers won the inaugural United Rugby Championship and the Bulls have starred in three Finals - so why can’t South African teams emulate that form in the Champions Cup?

SPOTLIGHT: South African official Aimee Barrett-Theron will add another incredible feat to her illustrious career this weekend at the Women's Six Nations.

PREVIEW: North meets South once more as the age-old rivalry between the Bulls and Stormers will record another chapter in their first SA Under-23 Cup meeting.

MATCH REPORT: The Brumbies made it six wins on the bounce against the Highlanders after scoring a late try to seal a 14-10 victory in Dunedin.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited 10 uncapped players to the team’s first alignment camp of 2026, with 34 players set to congregate in Stellenbosch from April 12-24.

SPOTLIGHT: It might be his first official appearance on the world stage in the 2026 season, but for BlitzBoks speedster Quewin Nortje, their Stellenbosch training fields are battle grounds of their own, and he will be ready come the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong next weekend.

It has been whispered in hushed tones that he is being 'groomed' to take over as head coach from Rassie Erasmus.

TRANSFER NEWS: Just days after confirming the move of David Kriel to La Rochelle, the Bulls are set to lose another one of their star players.

PREVIEW: Johann van Graan won the Challenge Cup with Bath last season, and now have the opportunity to eliminate the 2024/25 Champions Cup runners-up in their quest for the competition's main title.

SPOTLIGHT: South African Under-20 superstar Haashim Pead is already in high demand.

NEWS: South African rugby is showing encouraging early outcomes following the introduction of the lowered tackle-height laws, with initial data indicating a positive shift in reducing the severity and long-term impact of tackle-related catastrophic head, neck and spine injuries, SA Rugby announced on Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeppe’s head coach, Drickus Venter, believes this weekend’s high-stakes derby against King Edward VII (KES) could help his side find form after a disappointing run at the Easter Festivals.

OPINION: It wasn’t too long ago that the Lions were accused of playing “too much rugby” and “running the ball from everywhere”.

PREVIEW: The SA Cup resumes this weekend following the Easter break, with the fifth round marking a significant point in the competition as the race for the four semifinal places and qualification for the Currie Cup gathers further momentum.

NEWS: Former Italy captain Sergio Parisse will take over as the Azzurri's assistant forwards coach later this year.

SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBok Quewin Nortje will make a first appearance for the Springbok Sevens team in the 2026 season next weekend after being named in the squad to travel east to Hong Kong for the first of the three HSBC SVNS World Championship tournaments.

TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers' second row stocks suffered another heavy blow with a Springbok lock signing with a Top 14 outfit.

NEWS: EPCR, the organiser of the Champions Cup, has confirmed four potential venues to host this season’s semifinals.

SPOTLIGHT: The game of rugby is cyclical, and it’s striking how quickly things can change over the course of a year.

PREVIEW: League convert Zac Lomax is set for a Super Rugby baptism of fire after being included on the Western Force bench to tackle Fijian Drua.

UPDATE: The European Professional Club Rugby organisation has handed New Zealand legend Ma'a Nonu a suspension following the Champions Cup Round of 16.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin complimented the players and management of the eight provincial sides that contested the 2026 Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1, saying that it provided the national coaching set-up with valuable insights and unearthed new talents.

EXCLUSIVE: She might be small in stature, but scrumhalf Rumandi Potgieter's influence on and off the field continues to grow as she targets a return to the Springbok Women setup.

NEWS: The European Professional Club Rugby organisation has issued a disciplinary update after the Round of 16 matches this weekend and a New Zealand player is going to be on the carpet.

TRANSFER NEWS: The All Blacks received some good news, as one of their most talented forwards Shannon Frizell signed a deal with the Highlanders.

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a stab at finding a solution to the Stormers Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu conundrum.

LISTEN as Springbok and Stormers playmaker Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu explains why he did not go for a drop-goal in the dying stages of their heartbreaking Champions Cup loss to Toulon.

OPINION: Disappointing, frustrating, heartbreaking. There are various adjectives South African fans could use to describe what happened in this past weekend’s EPCR and Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures.

Bold Champions Cup performances by the Stormers and Bulls should be viewed as a step in the right direction for South African rugby.

NEWS: Former Wallabies flyhalf Bernard Foley, who played at two World Cups, will retire at the end of the current Japanese season, his club, Kubota Spears, said.

OPINION: The Bulls and Stormers will be disappointed with their narrow defeats in the Round of 16 of the Champions Cup, but should see it as a blessing in disguise in the bigger scheme of things, writes Angus Opperman.

TRANSFER NEWS: After six highly successful seasons with the Bulls, utility back David Kriel has opted to accept a contract from La Rochelle in France, beginning in July.

TRANSFER NEWS: Former England international Courtney Lawes will leave French second-division side Brive at the end of the season, with the club saying it was "proud to have had a world rugby legend" wear its colours.

MATCH REPORT: The NWU Eagles scored 40 unanswered second-half points to defeat Maties by 50-10 at the Fanie du Toit Stadium on Monday.

Hilton, Maritzburg and Michaelhouse claimed statement wins over the weekend, while DHS and Westville finished the Kearsney Festival with three victories apiece.

NEWS: The match official appointments for the EPCR Champions and Challenge Cup quarterfinals has been confirmed.

INJURY UPDATE: Bordeaux Bègles' Champions Cup quarterfinal against Toulouse just got a little bit more challenging with the news regarding Springbok midfielder Rohan Janse van Rensburg.

WRAP: Wyn Jones’ last-gasp try sent Dragons into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 36-31 win over Stade Francais.

WRAP: Reigning European champions Bordeaux-Begles scored five tries in 18 first-half minutes as they swatted aside visiting Leicester 64-14 in the Champions Cup on Sunday to set up a showdown against French champions Toulouse in the last eight, whilst Leinster battled past Edinburgh to walk away with a 49-31 victory at the Aviva Stadium.

OPINION: Sharks coach JP Pietersen, revealing that emerging young talent would be played in big games, signified a laudable approach that should be the norm rather than labelled as "bold", writes Wynona Louw.

OPINION: We have finally arrived at our first official rankings for 2026—the long wait is over!

REACTION: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann was left in limbo regarding the availability of players due to illness ahead of their Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday.

WRAP: Mie Honda Heat, captained by Springbok Franco Mostert, caused an upset of the weekend, beating fourth-placed Tokyo Sungoliath 24-17 in the Japan League One on Saturday.

LISTEN as Sharks coach JP Pietersen reacts to his team's disappointing exit from the Challenge Cup in Europe.

REACTION: The Springbok prop Thomas du Toit has been hailed by head of rugby Johann van Graan as Bath’s matchwinner after his 40-minute cameo helped turn the tide in a 31-22 victory over Saracens.

REACTION: The Stormers saw their Champions Cup campaign come to a heartbreaking end this weekend, falling 27-28 to RC Toulon in a dramatic clash at Stade Mayol.

Michaelhouse shocked Affies while leading Australian schoolboy side Nudgee College pipped Grey College in the first two rounds of the Easter Festivals staged over the long weekend.

WRAP: Benetton battled past a spirited Cardiff 38-35 at Stadio Monigo to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup, whilst Munster's hopes of securing European silverware this season went up in flames after going down 21-31 against Exeter.

WRAP: The 1998 Champions Cup winners Bath came from behind to see off English Prem rivals Saracens 31-22.

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls' Champions Cup hopes came to a tough end after going down by 21-25 against Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in the Round of 16.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter between Glasgow Warriors and the Bulls at Scotstoun Stadium.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers' Champions Cup campaign came to a heartbreaking end, suffering a narrow 27-28 defeat to Toulon at the Stade Mayol on Saturday.

WATCH as Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani speaks about the 'mental' pressure faced by professional coaches.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round of 16 encounter between RC Toulon and the Stormers at Stade Felix Mayol.

MATCH REPORT: Powered by their storming scrum, the Bulls Daisies galloped to their fourth championship win on Saturday, beating Boland Dames 36-15 to capture the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League crown at Loftus Versfeld.

WRAP: The Waratahs are losing touch with the top six after suffering a six-tries-to-two Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Chiefs in Hamilton, whilst the Force shocked the Reds in Brisbane.

WRAP: WSU booked their place in the Varsity Shield Final after producing a powerful second-half comeback to defeat UWC 42-32 at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London on Friday.

WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann reveals how he deals with 'tall poppy syndrome' of keyboard warriors.

MATCH REPORT: Butter-fingered hosts Northampton held off ill-disciplined visitors Castres to win 49-41 on Friday in a Round of 16 match of the European Champions Cup.

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks' hopes of repeating their 2024 Challenge Cup heroics came to an end following a 12-29 defeat at the hands of Connacht in Galway.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round of 16 encounter between Connacht and Sharks in Galway.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The Stormers and Bulls return to Europe this weekend for their do-or-die Round of 16 matches in the Investec Champions Cup, where spots in the quarterfinals will be at stake.

PREVIEW: Fourteen teams will battle it out on Saturday and Sunday in the Challenge Cup Round of 16 to book their place in the EPCR quarterfinals.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach makes his return from injury for the Stormers in one of several changes for their Champions Cup Round of 16 clash with RC Toulon in France on Saturday.

OPINION: Defence and game management will be in the spotlight when the Varsity Cup reaches a climax over the next fortnight.

PREVIEW: The two top teams in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League will fight it out for the ultimate glory at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the Bulls Daisies will host the Boland Dames in the 2026 Final.

MATCH REPORT: The Crusaders bid farewell to Apollo Projects Stadium in style with All Black Codie Taylor scoring four tries in a 69-26 Super Rugby win over the Fijian Drua.

STAT ATTACK: It’s exciting times for the South African franchises.

NEWS: A Blues and Maori All Black player revealed the shocking news that he will step away from the game due to health reasons.

Four players who recently attended the senior South Africa national rugby union team alignment camp have been included in Kevin Foote’s 45-man South Africa national under-20 rugby union team training squad for a two-week camp in Stellenbosch from April 6-19, as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach JP Pietersen named a mixture of young and experienced players for their Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash against Connacht.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have shuffled their deck for this Saturday’s critical Investec Champions Cup encounter against Glasgow, making several tactical adjustments to the side that faced Munster last week.

OPINION: The Bulls and Stormers have the daunting task of changing the narrative about South African teams' involvement in the EPCR Champions Cup, writes Angus Opperman.

CHAMPIONS CUP FRIDAY PREVIEW: The stakes are high as 16 sides from PREM Rugby, TOP 14, and the United Rugby Championship battle it out for the Champions Cup - starting with Northampton Saints and Castres Olympique on Friday.

PREVIEW: Connacht and the Sharks square off in the Round of 16 for a place in the Challenge Cup quarterfinals in Galway.

SPOTLIGHT: Hacjivah Dayimani wants the South African rugby public to know the truth about why he left the Stormers for Racing 92 in 2024.

SPOTLIGHT: History will be made at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday as Boland Dames contest their first-ever Women’s Super League final against the dominant Bulls Daisies.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 previews the biggest match-ups at the Easter festivals staged in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal over the long weekend.

PREVIEW: Springbok centre pairing Jesse Kriel and Damian de Allende will go head to head when Wild Knights face off against Yokohama Eagles in Round 14 of Japan Rugby League One.

When Rassie Erasmus makes a move, it’s rarely reactive. It’s calculated, deliberate, and almost always aimed at a bigger prize.

OPINION: Gio Aplon shared his concerns over Rassie Erasmus’ contract extension with a comparison to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, but the former Bok winger’s fears are exaggerated.

The All Blacks have turned to a familiar rival for attacking inspiration, appointing former Scotland captain Mike Blair as their new attack coach.

SPOTLIGHT: The Challenge Cup’s knockout stages are finally here as the remaining sides battle it out in the Round of 16.

SPOTLIGHT: When Anathi Qolo leads the Bulls Daisies onto the pitch this Saturday for the Pick ‘n Pay Women’s Super League final against the Boland Dames, she will be doing more than chasing a trophy; she’ll be carrying the torch for a revolution in South African women’s rugby.

TRANSFER NEWS: Another one of Jimmy Stonehouse's stalwarts will be heading north.

NEWS: Fiji are looking for a new coach just 18 months before the Rugby World Cup after parting ways "by mutual agreement" with Mick Byrne on Wednesday.

NEWS: There will be some bad news filtering through to the Springbok coaching team.

NEWS: Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is facing a 'long' wait before he will know the outcome of his dope hearing.

NEWS: South Africa will have a strong stake in the upcoming HSBC SVNS World Championship after all 24 teams were confirmed following a gruelling global qualification process across the SVNS Series, SVNS 2, and SVNS 3.

PREVIEW: Incoming Wallabies coach Les Kiss has promised Zac Lomax a baptism of fire when the NRL convert makes his rugby debut for the Western Force in Brisbane.

Rassie Erasmus faces a defining year as the Springboks navigate a relentless 2026 schedule, balancing immediate results with long-term planning ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

WATCH as Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt explains why Scottish teams so often struggle against their South African rivals.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson takes aim at the ever-growing crowd of Warrick Gelant haters.

ROUND TWO WRAP: Garsfontein shocked top-ranked Paarl Boys while Stellenberg beat Grey College in a dramatic second round of the North-South tournament.

TRANSFER NEWS: Franco Smith is putting plans in place for next season and it involves some South African muscle.

TRANSFER NEWS: La Rochelle are plotting a double move for South Africans to strengthen their squad ahead of next season after suffering a major injury blow last weekend, with Wallaby star Will Skelton set to miss the rest of the season.

FINAL ROUND WRAP: Dramatic scenes unfolded in Varsity Cup Round Seven as NWU staged an epic comeback from 20-39 down to beat the Ikey Tigers 56-53 in the dying moments.

SPOTLIGHT: All Black and Leinster utility back Rieko Ioane opened up on his experience being mentored by former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber.

OPINION: South Africa's impressive run of United Rugby Championship results may be viewed in a new light after the Bulls, Stormers and Sharks compete in the European playoffs this weekend.

OPINION: Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship saw the Sharks, Bulls, Lions, and Stormers all secure vital log points as the Race to the Eight continues to intensify.

SPOTLIGHT: The grit and determination shown by the BlitzBok Women in Brazil over the weekend, where they secured fifth place in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Sao Paulo, left coach Cecil Afrika a happy man as the team prepares to arrive back in South Africa on Tuesday, eager to move on to the next job.

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls coach Johan Ackermann is going all in for this weekend’s Champions Cup round of 16 fixture away to Glasgow Warriors.

SPOTLIGHT: Over recent years, the Scarlets have unearthed hidden gems who have made steadfast contributions in Llanelli.

INJURY UPDATE: All Black head coach Dave Rennie will be sweating on the availability of an international prop ahead of a packed Test season.

NEWS: The Springboks announced the appointment of another backroom staff member ahead of a blockbuster 2026 season.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson reveals his team's plans for their trip to France.

REACTION: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann was a relieved man after his team's 34-31 win in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship against Munster, but their focus is on the next job at hand.

ROUND FOUR WRAP: Boland suffered a disappointing 24-33 defeat to the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park in George on Saturday, in what was a tightly contested SA Cup clash that ultimately slipped away in the final quarter.

DAY TWO WRAP: There was a bit of cheer for the BlitzBok Women in Sao Paulo before they head home.

REPORT: Reigning champions Bath showed their class to beat Sale 31-26 with a bonus-point victory in an entertaining Prem encounter at the CorpAcq Stadium.

REACTION: The Lions will enjoy a two-week break after recording a 42-26 win over the Dragons in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship before facing a block of four tough matches.

WATCH as Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt explains what his plans are, now that they are effectively out of the URC running.

ROUND ONE WRAP: Paarl Gimnasium and Grey College scored more than 50 points apiece while Drostdy and Menlopark claimed upsets in the first round of the North-South tournament at Affies.

WRAP: The Wild Knights pulled off their late late show for the second time in three weeks when replacement prop Lisala Finau ploughed through a pile of defenders in the 84th minute to break Cheslin Kolbe's Tokyo Sungoliath hearts in a thrilling 36-34 win that lit up Japan Rugby League One on Saturday.

WRAP: The Bulls Daises finished top of the log in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League yet again on Saturday as the 2026 version of the tournament finished in style, while the Boland Dames finished in second place. The two will meet at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday for the 2026 Final.

DAY ONE WRAP: It was not a good first day in Sao Paulo for the Springbok Women's Sevens as they lost their first two matches in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Brazil.

SATURDAY WRAP: Ulster returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship with a 28-14 victory over Zebre in Parma on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: The Lions put the hammer down in the second half to defeat the Dragons by 42-26 in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.

WRAP: English Prem leaders Northampton snatched a 21-17 win against Saracens thanks to Archie McParland's late try at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Stormers and Edinburgh in Cape Town.

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers stayed within touching distance of Glasgow at the top of the United Rugby Championship standings after a 33-14 win over Edinburgh in their Round 14 clash in Cape Town on Saturday.

MATCH REPORT: Embrose Papier sent another strong message to the Springbok coaching team with his man-of-the-match performance in the Bulls' thrilling 34-31 bonus-point win over Munster on Saturday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Lions and the Dragons in Johannesburg.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Bulls and Munster in Pretoria.

PREVIEW: South Africa’s franchises head into Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship with genuine momentum and a clear opportunity to tighten their grip on the play-off race.

SATURDAY WRAP: The Blues, Chiefs and Hurricanes all claimed victories to make it a full house for the New Zealand franchises in Super Rugby Pacific following the Highlanders' win over Moana Pasifika on Friday.

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson explains why the next month is going to be a bumpy ride.

REACTION: The Sharks are running dangerously thin on backline options after 14 rounds of the United Rugby Championship, with rising talent Luan Giliomee the latest to join an expanding injury list.

MATCH REPORT: Exeter scored five first-half tries to claim a 38-14 Gallagher Prem win over Newcastle at Kingston Park.

EXCLUSIVE: After a slow start to their campaign, Golden Lions Women have surged into fifth place in the Women's Super League, building momentum with a string of impressive results.

WRAP: Wits underlined their dominance in the Varsity Shield with a commanding 46-15 victory over UWC to secure automatic promotion back into the Varsity Cup.

WATCH as Munster coach Clayton McMillan talks about the team's off-field troubles ahead of their clash with the Bulls.

WRAP: Leinster returned to winning ways on Friday, overcoming a spirited Scarlets side 36-19 in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship at the Aviva Stadium.

REPORT: Two tries by loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi helped the Sharks secure a hard-earned 21-15 win over Cardiff at Kings Park on Friday.

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 encounter between the Sharks and Cardiff in Durban.

The sport's broadcast ecosystem is set for a tectonic shift, but it might not be the elysium viewers had hoped it would be.

REACTION: The Stormers' decision to deploy Damian Willemse on the wing is less a gamble and more a calculated response to the modern aerial game.

FRIDAY WRAP: The Waratahs have rebounded from a miserable run of form in thrilling fashion, picking up a much-needed 30-28 Super Rugby Pacific win against bitter rivals the Brumbies.

PREVIEW: The inaugural SA Rugby U23 Cup competition enters its second round on Friday when two games will be staged, in Durban and Polokwane.

UPDATE: One of the Springboks' stalwarts is set to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 looks ahead to the more intriguing match-ups at the North-South tournament staged at Affies in Pretoria over the next five days.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has made a number of changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against Edinburgh in Cape Town.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has revealed his matchday 23 for Saturday's big United Rugby Championship showdown against Munster in Pretoria.

PREVIEW: Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship (URC) promises a crucial weekend as teams battle for valuable points in the race for play-off qualification.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two Springboks are sidelined for the Lions’ vital clash with the Dragons, while they welcome back one of their stalwarts.

PREVIEW: Having qualified for the HSBC SVNS World Championship series with one tournament left to play was a huge relief to the South Africa Women’s Sevens squad.

WATCH as France's Springbok kicking coach Vlok Cilliers takes an 'early' stab at predicting the outcome of the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

EXCLUSIVE: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’s unconventional methods have influenced how rugby coaches view and approach the game.

SPOTLIGHT: Chris Smith has opened up on his relationship with Morne Steyn nad how it has helped grow as a playmaker.

The Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, was set to earn his 50th cap for the Sharks last weekend.

PREVIEW: The final round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 kicks off earlier than usual, when Boland Dames take on the Sharks Women on Friday in Durban, where victory for the visitors looks to secure their spot in the 2026 Final.

Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship arrives with the play-off race tightening and little margin for error across the table.

NEWS: Liam Williams has brought the curtain down on his professional career, announcing his retirement from club rugby after already stepping away from international duty earlier this year.

ROUND 13 PREVIEW: Faf de Klerk takes centre stage on a blockbuster weekend of Japan Rugby League One action, with the Springbok playmaker’s red-hot form adding extra intrigue to a round packed with high-stakes clashes.

SPOTLIGHT: A new face has just announced himself on the international scene, and already there are whispers of a potential Springbok in the making.

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks side to take on Cardiff in Friday evening’s United Rugby Championship clash has a settled look about it as the team looks to continue their march towards a top 8 finish.

PREVIEW: Unbeaten and in irresistible form, the Boland Cavaliers take centre stage heading into Round Four of the SA Cup, as their high-flying attack sets up a mouthwatering Western Cape derby against SWD Eagles in George.

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers centre Daniel du Plessis shed light on the different challenges Edinburgh might bring compared to the Dragons in Round 14 of the United Rugby Championship.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers chats to Jon Cardinelli about the rise of schoolboy rugby and the decision to throw his weight behind a national Under-16 tournament in Paarl.

EXCLUSIVE: Aseza Hele has been making headlines since the 2025 World Cup - and she’s not slowing down.

NEWS: Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will become the first woman to officiate a French Top 14 game in April.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tighthead prop Sazi Sandi is on the cusp of a major career milestone - and he credits his late father for helping shape his journey.

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls will have to up their game after a solid display against Cardiff when they welcome a hurting Munster side in Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship.

Munster has put the Bulls on notice ahead of their United Rugby Championship Round 14 face-off in Pretoria.

PREVIEW: The Reds are looking to break a 28-year drought against the Hurricanes in Wellington in Round Seven of Super Rugby Pacific.

The Stormers know they’ll need to sharpen their finishing when they host "Test match mentality" Edinburgh at DHL Stadium in Cape Town this weekend.

EXCLUSIVE: Coach Therlow Pietersen credits cultural changes as well as a fresh identity for UJ's impressive run of results in this year's Varsity Cup.

NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 14 fixtures have been confirmed.

NEWS: With under two weeks to go until the eagerly awaited return of EPCR club rugby, the Round of 16 match official appointments for both the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup have been confirmed.

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok utility forward Cobus Wiese revealed why he opted to remain with the Bulls after speculation that his former team, the Stormers, were after his signature.

UPDATE: The Stormers received strong pushback after their 'rebranding', now the Sharks are set to 'refresh' their trademark.

EXCLUSIVE: Affies' head coach Ruan Jacobs says his tenure as first-team coach at the Pretoria-based school has been marked by ups and downs, with lessons learned in the process.

OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli takes a look at how South Africa's four franchises can help each other in their quest for a spot in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.

WRAP: FNB Varsity Cup Round 6, the Maties edged NWU Eagles in a tight four-point win, while UP-Tuks claim top spot.

NEWS: All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has confirmed his assistant coaching group and head of performance to take the team through to the 2027 World Cup.

INJURY UPDATE: Ireland loosehead prop Andrew Porter is available for Leinster‘s United Rugby Championship meeting with Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium on Friday, but there is no news on Springbok lock RG Snyman yet.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Corniel van Zyl’s future as Cardiff head coach remains uncertain following their heavy defeat to the Bulls in Round 13 of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

SQUAD UPDATE: Munster confirmed that three Ireland Test players joined the squad for their Round 14 United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls.

REACTION: The BlitzBoks Women’s reached their goal of qualifying for the HSBC SVNS World Championship despite finishing third in Montevideo on Sunday, something SA coach Cecil Afrika said they fully deserved following some stellar rugby in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament at Estadio Charrua on Saturday and Sunday.

NEWS: The Wallabies have struck a timely trans-Tasman blow, securing the services of a former All Blacks coach.

UPDATE: The high-flying Lions are set to be without one of their stalwarts as they host the Dragons in a United Rugby Championship face-off at Ellis Park on Saturday.

INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers are optimistic about the return of a key Springbok heading into the business end of the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.

MATCH REPORT: Leicester took a huge step towards securing an end-of-season play-off spot with a hard-fought 33-19 victory over Bristol in a pulsating Prem clash.

REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson admitted that his team will have to step up against Edinburgh next weekend following a scrappy 29-21 Round 13 United Rugby Championship win over the Dragons.

WRAP: The penultimate round of the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 delivered big time on Saturday, with all four matches played in round six providing ample entertainment and action.