SPOTLIGHT: Hollie Davidson has achieved many firsts in her career, but Saturday will be the highlight so far, becoming the first woman to referee a men's Six Nations match when Ireland host Italy.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand are scouring the options for a coach to take charge of the All Blacks after Scott Robertson's sacking midway through his four-year contract last month.
It seems like there is no stopping the Stormers Rugby’s Project 2029 mission as another rising star commits to the franchise.
PREVIEW: The 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is finally here, with the ten teams in action this weekend.
SPOTLIGHT: England head coach Steve Borthwick gave his verdict on Scotland coach Gregor Townsend.
SPOTLIGHT: France will not be taking Wales lightly this weekend, attack coach Patrick Arlettaz said on Tuesday, despite their wildly differing fortunes in their Six Nations openers.
SPOTLIGHT: It seems that whenever things go wrong in rugby, South Africa somehow ends up in the firing line.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, February 14.
NEWS: Wales will continue their Six Nations campaign with a new scrum coach following a freak leg injury that Duncan Jones sustained during camp last week.
STAT ATTACK: The Sharks' double over one of the tournament favourites, the Stormers, raised eyebrows, but there are areas in which they've improved their game in those victories.
SPOTLIGHT: Freddie Steward insists his second coming as England fullback has been the making of him as he prepares for a poignant return to Murrayfield.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The BlitzBoks Women will be without the Springbok centra Zintle Mpupha for their HSBC SVNS 2 tournament this weekend.
NEWS: Northampton Saints confirmed that flyhalf Anthony Belleau has signed a contract extension, keeping the French playmaker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 explores the changes and talking points that will shape the 2026 Varsity Cup tournament, writes Jon Cardinelli.
SPOTLIGHT: Former Irish international Ronan O’Gara believes caution is required amid the growing scrutiny around Ireland’s flyhalf debate.
TRANSFER TALK: The Stormers reportedly signed one of their former stars after suffering a spate of injuries in the second row.
SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland received a double boost ahead of their Round Two Six Nations clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
OPINION: The Lions have a golden opportunity to make their own bit of history in the United Rugby Championship with a block of six consecutive home matches at Ellis Park lined up.
SQUAD UPDATE: Italy will have to do without the services of centre Ignacio Brex but recieved a double boost in the outside backs department.
TRANSFER NEWS: The Stormers and Sharks have bolstered their forward stocks with some muscle from Bloemfontein.
SPOTLIGHT: BlitzBok veteran Ryan Oosthuizen believes the team is heading in the right direction to become the best sevens team in the World.
EXCLUSIVE: Although one of South Africa's leading women's rugby teams, Boland Dames, is more than happy to fly under the radar as an underdog heading into the inaugural Women’s Super League (WRSL).
TRANSFER NEWS: Australian cross-code international winger Mark Nawaqanitawase will head to Japan to play rugby union for the Saitama Wild Knights later this year, the club said on Monday.
OPINION: The Six Nations roared into life with flashes of brilliance, blunt-force dominance, and a rain-soaked slog in Rome, as France dazzled, England bullied Wales, and the opening weekend left plenty to admire and plenty to fix.
SPOTLIGHT: Henry Arundell, who bagged a hat-trick against Wales in England's 48-7 dismantling of Wales at Allianz Stadium, revealed his Test hero whom he looks up to.
Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok delivered some magic, steering Hanazono Kintetsu Liners to a narrow 16-14 win over Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks on Saturday.
REACTION: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend admitted that there will be more pressure on him after his side's disappointing performance, losing 15-18 to Italy in their opening Six Nations match in Rome on Saturday.
ROUND SEVEN WRAP: Springbok Jasper Wiese contributed both of his side’s tries, but the D-Rocks backrower was outdone by Brave Blossoms international Faulua Makisi as the Spears’ skipper bagged a hat-trick, scoring all his side’s tries in the second half.
INJURY UPDATE: England will be without one of their star wingers for this coming weekend's Six Nations clash against Scotland.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli puts the spotlight on a tricky Rugby World Cup 2027 fixture for Rassie Erasmus' Springboks.
SPOTLIGHT: Wallaby star Fraser McReight admits it could get a little bit awkward this season, but reminded players "that's on you", not Les Kiss, if they're overlooked at the selection table.
SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has ruled out making wholesale changes to his Wales side after a 7-48 rout by England in their Six Nations opener.
REACTION: Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday, with a close, but well-deserved victory over Fiji at HBF Park.
WRAP: South Africa have been crowned the Perth Sevens Champions after securing a win over Fiji in a tense final clash.
WRAP: New Zealand beat fierce rivals Australia 36-7 in the final of the HSBC SVNS Series at the Singapore National Stadium, which secured their third successive title in Singapore.
REACTION: Italy’s encouraging start to their Six Nations campaign has opened the door to exceeding expectations this season, with head coach Gonzalo Quesada pointing to a growing sense of maturity within the squad.
MATCH REPORT The BlitzBoks saved their best for when it counted, tearing apart Australia 28-12 in a thrilling Perth Sevens semifinal that stunned the home crowd into silence.
REACTION: England winger Henry Arundell said his team felt "frustrated" despite hammering Wales 48-7 on Saturday to launch their Six Nations title bid in promising fashion at Allianz Stadium.
WRAP: South Africa's Sevens team slipped on a banana peel in their third Pool game against Fiji, going down 14-20 at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday.
MATCH REPORT: England punished an ill-disciplined Wales outfit by 48-7 to open their Six Nations campaign at Allianz Stadium.
READERS'FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round One encounter between England and Wales at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
MATCH REPORT: Scotland rallied but a resilient Italian side, playing in treacherous conditions, held out to clinch victory in their Six Nations opener at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round One encounter between Italy and Scotland at Stadio Olimpico, Rome.
NEWS: Tom Wright is likely to re-establish himself as Australia’s premier fullback when the Brumbies star returns from knee surgery this year.
NEWS: Michele Lamaro, who wins his 50th cap tomorrow along with team-mates Ignacio Brex and Paolo Garbisi, believes improving Italy can no longer benefit from being underestimated by their Six Nations rivals.
TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok World Cup quarterfinalist Catha Jacobs is on her way back to South Africa after having signed with the Lions.
OPINION: There has been growing excitement around the new tournament set to launch in South Africa, with women’s rugby players at the centre of the buzz.
NEWS: England have suffered a blow on the eve of their Six Nations opener against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
Respected and acclaimed former Test referee Freek Burger will soon bring expert insight, sharp analysis and behind-the-scenes perspective to our rugby coverage.
REACTION: Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris expressed their disappointment after Ireland’s 14-36 loss in Stade de France, with both coach and captain disappointed in the manner of the performance.
ROUND FOUR PREVIEW: The HSBC SVNS spotlight turns to Perth this week as the world’s best sevens sides arrive in Western Australia.
NEWS: Australia's Sevens captain Henry Hutchison has opened up about the stress and excitement of the new relegation system, saying he will do his utmost to ensure his team doesn't fall victim to it.
ROUND ONE PREVIEW: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will be hoping his side secures a convincing win over Italy in their Six Nations opener on Saturday in Rome and eases some of the pressure on him.
ROUND ONE PREVIEW: Rarely in the 145-year history of Anglo-Welsh rugby can England have been such overwhelming favourites as they will be when they face Wales in the teams' Six Nations opener at Twickenham on Saturday.
REACTION: France head coach Fabien Galthie lauded his team's attacking performance after their dazzling 36-14 victory over Ireland in their Six Nations opener on Thursday.
MATCH REPORT: France showed they mean business in the 2026 Six Nations after thrashing Ireland 36-14 in the opening clash on Thursday evening at the Stade de France.
READERS'FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Six Nations Round One encounter between France and Ireland at Stade de France.
INJURY UPDATE: England will be waiting with bated breath on the availability of one of their star wingers after failing to finish training on Thursday.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his team to face Scotland in their Six Nations opener at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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Despite doubts over the competitiveness of their pool, the Springboks will go into the 2027 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals ready for their ultimate rivals.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: One of Wales' most electrifying backs has been given a positional change for their Six Nations opener.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Gregor Townsend has named his squad to face Italy in Rome this Saturday as Scotland begin their 2026 Six Nations championship.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The brother of a Springbok World Cup winner is among four South Africans included in the USA Eagles' alignment camp in preparation for the 2026 season.
SPOTLIGHT: The Australian HSBC SVNS stop, and particularly HBF Park in Perth, will always have a special place in the heart of BlitzBok flyhalf Tristan Leyds, and come this weekend for the fourth tournament of the 2026 season, it will be no different.
PREVIEW: Damian De Allende's Saitama Wild Knights have to be wary of BlackRams Tokyo as they bid to maintain the competition’s only unbeaten record.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers are potentially facing a second-row crisis following the injury to one of their consistent performers.
SPOTLIGHT: In-form France flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert is ready to step into the spotlight and shine in the reigning champions' Six Nations opener against Ireland, his captain Antoine Dupont said on Wednesday.
SPOTLIGHT: Scotland scrumhalf Ben White believes his three seasons in France's Top 14 with Toulon have made him better prepared for the demands of international Rugby Union.
SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers Rugby Institute is back up and running for the first time in seven years, with a fresh group starting at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport this week.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Paul Roos set the bar high when they won all 15 of their fixtures in 2024 and finished as the leading schoolboy side in South Africa.
SPOTLIGHT: Wales flanker Josh Macleod believes his struggling side's Six Nations opener away to in-form England on Saturday could provide the intense physical encounter they need to spring a surprise.
NEWS: The eight teams contesting the HSBC SVNS series are at it again in Perth on Saturday and Sunday, and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend cannot arrive any sooner.
SPOTLIGHT: Rugby365 highlights the biggest derbies, festivals, and tournaments of the upcoming South African schoolboy rugby season.
WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reveals which potential law changes could ruin the game.
TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks continue to strengthen their squad after securing the signature of former Junior Springbok Gianni Lombard from the Lions.
ROUND ONE PREVIEW: France and Ireland get the 2026 Six Nations underway at the Stade de France on Thursday, a highly unusual occurrence in modern rugby.
LISTEN as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann talks about the class of double World Cup winner Handre Pollard.
Wales flanker Alex Mann admitted he likes getting “under people’s skin” ahead of his back-row battle with England at Allianz Stadium.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The format of HSBC SVNS is tough enough, with five tight games between the top eight sides in the world on any given weekend, so the BlitzBoks are determined not to also “play against themselves” at the HSBC SVNS Perth this weekend.
SPOTLIGHT: Carlu Sadie, Bordeaux's SA juggernaut, has been through a life-threatening ordeal. He's back, leaner, and thriving again.
OPINION: When JP Pietersen was unveiled as the Sharks' interim coach in December, expectations of what he would achieve were subdued.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Star France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return to the team to face Ireland in the Six Nations after head coach Fabien Galthie on Tuesday named him as captain.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Eddie Jones said that next year's Rugby World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a "fair" chance of upsetting the sport's big boys as he plots another shock with Japan.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Head coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland match-day squad for Thursday night’s Six Nations opener against France in Paris.
SPOTLIGHT: The surname Kriel is synonymous with the Springboks and World Cup victories.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has taken a page out of Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus’ playbook, naming his team early for the Six Nations opener against Wales.
NEWS: South Africa will begin the defence of their Rugby World Cup crown in Adelaide, where the Springboks are set to open their 2027 campaign against Italy on Sunday, October 3.
NEWS: Steve Borthwick expects Maro Itoje to be greeted with a “big roar” when the grieving England captain steps off the bench against Wales at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
NEWS: Gonzalo Quesada has braced his Italy side for a laser-focused Scotland to pitch up in Rome for Saturday’s Six Nations opener.
TRANSFER NEWS: Experienced centre Alex Lozowski has signed a deal with Sale Sharks from PREM rivals Saracens.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers could be without the services of one of their star playmakers following a surgical procedure.
SPOTLIGHT: French rugby federation (FFR) vice-president Abdelatif Benazzi says the sport needs "genius" Antoine Dupont as Les Bleus' superstar prepares to make his Six Nations return against Ireland on Thursday.
OPINION: Ask any team pre-season if they'll take eight wins on the bounce and lose their final two games before a break, and they'll probably say yes - with a capital Y.
SPOTLIGHT: The Irish Rugby Football Union and the French Federation of Rugby unveiled the new Solidarity / Solidarité Trophy on Monday.
TRANSFER NEWS: Bulls Daisies announced the signing of seven dynamic players who will bolster the squad ahead of the upcoming season.
SPOTLIGHT: Thirty years of leading innovation across the rugby world will continue in Super Rugby Pacific in 2026 with new law modifications designed to further reduce stoppages, inspire positive play and simplify the officiating of the game.
OPINION: Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse have been at the heart of a Sharks team that has played with more purpose and direction in recent weeks.
REACTION: The Sharks dominated the aerial battle to pin the Stormers deep in their own half, with coach JP Pietersen praising his side for buying into the plan and operating as a cohesive unit after his halftime message.
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Double World Cup-winner Willie le Roux found himself trending on social media following the Bulls’ emphatic 52-17 United Rugby Championship win over the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
REACTION: There were few positives to take from the Lions’ humiliating 17-52 defeat to the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday, as the Johannesburg side were comprehensively outplayed in their United Rugby Championship Round 11 clash.
TOP 14 WRAP: Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffered a rare home defeat on Saturday losing 24-44 to Lyon in the French Top 14 after an emotional week following Uini Atonio's retirement.
DAY TWO WRAP: Fiji edge out France 21-12 in a thrilling Final to win the HSBC SVNS in Singapore as New Zealand beat South Africa to take bronze.
DAY TWO WRAP: New Zealand edge out Australia to clinch HSBC SVNS Series title as Canada claim podium finish.
REACTION: John Dobson didn’t hide behind excuses after the Stormers’ second straight derby defeat to the Sharks, admitting that while the preparation boxes were ticked, the behaviours that mattered never changed.
MATCH REPORT: A clinical first-half display from France proved decisive as the BlitzBoks were edged out 12–5 in the Singapore Sevens Cup semi-final on Sunday.
REACTION: Johan Ackermann admits expectations were exceeded as the Bulls dismantled the Lions 52-17, delivering a reminder of their pedigree and momentum on the road.
SATURDAY WRAP: A Scott Penny hat-trick proved decisive as Leinster pulled away late to secure a 28–20 United Rugby Championship bonus-point victory over Edinburgh at the Aviva Stadium.
LISTEN as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gives his take on global calendar talks.
MATCH REPORT: The Sharks once again flipped the script, beating the Stormers for the second week in a row - this time clocking a 36-24 victory at home in Durban.
READER'S FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 encounter between the Sharks and the Stormers at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
MATCH REPORT: The Bulls avoided back-to-back defeats against the Lions by claiming a commanding 52-17 United Rugby Championship victory at Ellis Park on Saturday.
READER'S FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 encounter between the Lions and the Bulls at Ellis Park.
DAY ONE WRAP: The BlitzBoks will face France in the HSBC SVNS Singapore semifinals after winning their first two pool games on Saturday, before going down in extra time against Fiji in the last clash of the day.
NEWS: Max Jorgensen has committed his future to Australian rugby, signing a rare five-year extension that fends off advances from both the NRL’s Sydney Roosters and the breakaway R360 competition.
FRIDAY WRAP: Glasgow survived a second-half fightback by Munster to cement their position at the top of the United Rugby Championship with a 31-22 victory at Scotstoun.
DAY ONE WRAP: Defending champions New Zealand are on course for a third consecutive HSBC SVNS Singapore title after booking their semifinal spot in sensational fashion on Saturday.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers have confirmed the extent of lock Salmaan Moerat's injury he sustained against the Sharks last weekend.
NEWS: The Junior Springboks continued their preparations for the forthcoming tour of Georgia with another rigorous training match, on Thursday afternoon against Maties at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch, using their full squad to clock game time against the experienced Varsity Cup campaigners.
NEWS: The BlitzBoks powered their way into a decisive Pool clash with Fiji after cruising through their opening day fixtures at the Singapore Sevens on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 encounter between Glasgow Warriors and Munster at Scotstoun Stadium.
DISCIPLINARY UPDATE: Ireland and Connacht centre Bundee Aki will miss the bulk of Ireland's Six Nations campaign following his disciplinary update.
SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks’ systematic dismantling of the Stormers pack points to a new level of clarity under interim head coach JP Pietersen, writes Dylan Jack.
NEWS: It is rugby and not chess, but Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman stressed the importance of making the right moves at the right time in the National Stadium this weekend, when the Blitzboks face Spain, Great Britain, and Fiji in Pool A of the HSBC SVNS Singapore.
SATURDAY PREVIEW: Round 11’s South African derbies land at a critical point in the URC, with the log finely balanced and momentum up for grabs.
SQUAD UPDATE: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has bolstered his second-row stocks ahead of the Six Nations Round One clash against England at Twickenham Stadium.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: A settled Lions side hosts the Bulls with both Gauteng-based sides looking to climb the tournament log this weekend.
REACTION: When the Springboks–All Blacks rivalry was sent to the United States, South African fans didn’t just react - they erupted.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has unveiled his team for their return-leg United Rugby Championship derby against the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers and Springboks have been dealt a hefty blow in the second row department following another pitch-related injury at the DHL Stadium.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has made some major changes for the Jukskei derby against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: The battle for top honours is on when Franco Smith's Glasgow Warriors host Munster at Scotstoun Stadium.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round 11 clash against the Sharks at Kings Park.
SPOTLIGHT: The new-look HSBC SVNS Series arrives in Singapore this weekend for the third round of the season, with all 16 teams across the men’s and women’s competitions vying for crucial league points ahead of the three-tournament Championship later this year.
CONTRACT EXTENSION: The World Rugby Coach of the Year, who led England to World Cup glory in 2025, has committed his future through the next World Cup cycle.
NEWS: Barbarians announced the return of both its men’s and women’s teams to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, for a double-header against Wales on Saturday, June 27.
WATCH as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus explains which proposed law changes he would like clarity on and those he doesn't like at all.
LISTEN as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus gives an update on his planning ahead of defending South Africa's World Cup crown in Australia next year.
SPOTLIGHT: Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has expressed his satisfaction with the SA Under-20 training squad’s trajectory as they intensify preparations for their forthcoming tour of Georgia.
CONTRACT EXTENSION: The Stormers' 'Project 2029' received a significant boost after locking in a Springbok forward.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers were handed a timely reality check after suffering a 19-30 defeat to the Sharks at DHL Stadium in their United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash.
WATCH as Sharks coach JP Pietersen revealed how his youth policy paid rich dividends and gives him confidence for the future.
INJURY UPDATE: Ireland lost another key backline player following centre Bundee Aki's exclusion after disrespecting a referee.
SQUAD ANNOUNCMENT: Skipper Antoine Dupont heads 11 Toulouse players in a 28-man training squad for the Six Nations opener against Ireland, the French rugby federation announced Wednesday.
SPOTLIGHT: It remains a massive privilege and something very special to represent South Africa on the HSBC SVNS series, and this weekend in Singapore will be no different for Blitzbok captain Siviwe Soyizwapi.
DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Ireland centre Bundee Aki is set to miss the Six Nations opener against France after being omitted from the national squad due to disciplinary reasons.
SPOTLIGHT: The Lions could eliminate the Bulls from the South African Shield race should they topple Johan Ackermann's troops at Ellis Park on Saturday.
NEWS: The Lions have continued to lock in rising stars, with Junior Springbok scrumhalf Haashim Pead the latest to commit.
WATCH as JP Pietersen and André Esterhuizen talk about the captaincy call that turned the Sharks' season around.
NEWS: La Rochelle have confirmed that France prop Uini Atonio’s career has come to an end following a heart attack.
SPOTLIGHT: France have learned from their painful defeat in November to 14-man South Africa, forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday, ahead of next week's Six Nations opener.
SPOTLIGHT: The Sydney Roosters and not the National Rugby League will have the final say on whether Angus Crichton is available for an early Wallabies debut in October, amid the star forward's high-profile code-hop.
NEWS: SA Rugby has announced a bumper domestic competition schedule for senior and junior teams for 2026, which kicks off with a rebranded Women’s Super League One in February, while dates for the Currie Cup, the SA Cup, and the Youth Weeks have been locked in.
NEWS: The protracted 'Newlands for sale' saga has taken a few intriguing turns, but appears to be no closer to a conclusion.
NEWS: The All Blacks received some good news amidst all the headlines around the coaching side of things.
SPOTLIGHT: Following back-to-back wins on overseas soil, the Bulls will push the "reset button" when facing the Lions in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship, according to captain Marcell Coetzee.
SQUAD UPDATE: England coach Steve Borthwick has been forced to make some tweaks to his training squad ahead of the Six Nations.
NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 fixtures have been confirmed.
STAT ATTACK: From the brink of retirement, Jeandre Rudolph has turned his fortunes around since moving to the Bulls.
INJURYUPDATE: Wales head coach Steve Tandy was forced to make a late squad change ahead of their Six Nations opener against England.
NEWS: Former New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson is to join World Rugby as its new Chief of Rugby.
SPOTLIGHT: Willie le Roux believes Handre Pollard's pedigree was there for all to see in Scotland last Friday.
SPOTLIGHT: Following former Ireland and Wallaby head coach Joe Schmidt's decision not to run for the vacant All Blacks coaching position, another candidate became unavailable after signing for a Super Rugby team.
NEWS: Rugby Australia announced the re-signings of Maddison and Teagan Levi through to the end of 2028.
SQUAD ASSESSMENT: Under two years out from defending their title, back-to-back World Cup winners South Africa are 'running thin' in a key position.
OPINION: Scott Robertson’s era as All Blacks head coach will go down as a fascinating period in New Zealand Rugby, the most successful Super Rugby coach in history falling on his sword and stepping away with mutual agreement.
SPOTLIGHT: The Irish players still "have a lot of belief" in themselves and their ability to regain the Six Nations title despite mixed results last year, captain Caelan Doris said on Monday.
SPOTLIGHT: Captain Dewi Lake insisted on Monday that Wales will use the turmoil and uncertainty engulfing the domestic club game as "fuel" to ignite their Six Nations campaign.
SPOTLIGHT: Australia Under-20 international forward Tom Staniforth was on France's radar three years ago, head coach Fabien Galthie revealed on Monday.
SPOTLIGHT: England have to raise the bar once more if they are to win a first Six Nations title in six years, according to Jamie George, after an 11-game winning run.
SPOTLIGHT: They had the absolute high of winning their home tournament in Cape Town last month, but that ship has sailed, and for the BlitzBoks, this weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore will represent a fresh challenge. And they will be ready for it.
INTERVIEW: The South African Rugby Union has already made All Black Tony Brown an offer to stay in the Republic.
NEWS: The Stormers' United Rugby Championship match against the Dragons has been rescheduled.
NEWS: New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the process to appoint an All Blacks’ head coach on Monday, including confirmation of a five-person appointment panel.
SQUAD UPDATE: France called up Toulouse forwards Alexandre Roumat and Georges-Henri Colombe to their Six Nations squad on Monday after La Rochelle pair Paul Boudehent and Uini Atonio were injured on Sunday.
WRAP: France captain Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow-carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past second-placed Pau 59-22 to move six points clear at the top of the table on Saturday.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli raises some important questions after the latest South African derby in the United Rugby Championship.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers have been dealt a significant blow following their 19-30 United Rugby Championship loss to the Sharks in Cape Town.
REACTION: The Lions will be hoping that they don’t have a big casualty list ahead of their Jukskei derby against the Bulls at Ellis Park next weekend.
SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell's hand has been forced to make a few late squad changes ahead of his side's Six Nations opener against France.
SQUAD UPDATE: Loose forward Joshua Brennan, whose father Trevor played for Ireland, has been called up to the France squad to prepare for their Six Nations opener against the Irish, the French rugby federation said on Sunday.
ROUND SIX WRAP: The Wild Knights are the sole unbeaten side left in the premier division of Japan Rugby League One after a dramatic weekend saw them edge Tokyo Sungoliath 31-30.
INJURY UPDATE: The Sharks could find themselves in a loose forward crisis following their 30-19 United Rugby Championship win over the Stormers in Cape Town.
INJURY UPDATE: The Bulls will be without two of their most in-form players for their Jukskei derby clash against the Lions at Ellis Park this coming weekend.
TOP 14 WRAP: France superstar Antoine Dupont provided two assists but was yellow-carded as leaders Toulouse strolled past Pau 59-22 on Saturday, moving six points clear at the summit of the French Top 14.
The Bulls had a taste of what that winning momentum feels like and now they want more.
SATURDAY WRAP: Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors moved to the top of the United Rugby Championship standings after a hard-fought 26-21 victory over Zebre at the Stadio Lanfranchi.
SATURDAY WRAP: Northampton returned to the summit of the English Prem on Saturday with a 43-29 bonus-point win against Sale as Saracens demolished Newcastle 73-14.
NEWS: Waratahs forward Miles Amatosero was slapped with a four-game ban for punching a teammate and leaving him with a facial fracture ahead of the Super Rugby season.
MATCH REPORT: The Stormers' unbeaten run in this season's United Rugby Championship came to an end after the Sharks outplayed them in a Round 10 match in Cape Town on Saturday.
MATCH REPORT: Angelo Davids almost snatched a victory at the death as the Lions played out a tense 24-all draw with Ospreys in a wet and windy Bridgend on Friday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 encounter between the Stormers and the Sharks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
TEAM UPDATE: The Sharks suffered a late blow ahead of their United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.
SPOTLIGHT: There's an old saying that says "failing to prepare is preparing for failure," and for the Sharks, that is not an option when they face the Stormers in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship this weekend.
NEWS: Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Liam Williams announced on Friday that he has retired from international rugby.
MATCH REPORT: Bath returned to the Prem summit after Finn Russell’s late penalties edged out Gloucester 30-26 in a gripping west country derby at Kingsholm.
MATCH REPORT: Flyhalf Tony Butler kicked Munster to a 22-20 victory over the Dragons as they fought back from a 13-point deficit to climb into third place in the United Rugby Championship table.
MATCH REPORT: The Bulls secured back-to-back victories on the road, edging Edinburgh 19-17 in a hard-fought contest at Hive Stadium on Friday.
NEWS: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has provided an update on Springbok prop Frans Malherbe.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 encounter between Ospreys and the Lions at Electric Brewery Field.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 encounter between Edinburgh and the Bulls at Hive Stadium.
NEWS: Following 15 consecutive seasons as Director of Rugby, Mark McCall has made the decision to step down from his role at the end of the current season.
SATURDAY PREVIEW: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson believes the "shackles are off at the Sharks" since JP Pietersen took over as interim head coach.
NEWS: Springbok Women captain Nolusindiso “Cindy” Booi has confirmed her next step following her retirement.
NEWS: The Springboks will be sweating over Pieter-Steph du Toit's fitness ahead of the 2026 international season.
OPINION: Rugby365's Dylan Jack looks at the similarities between Scott Robertson and Heyneke Meyer's respective international coaching tenures.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Steve Borthwick named Greg Fisilau among three uncapped players for his Six Nations squad on Friday, but there was no place for former captain Owen Farrell or teenage wing Noah Caluori.
EXCLUSIVE: The 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated in the history of the Springbok Women, and prop Yonela Ngxingolo believes the squad is more than ready to rise to the challenge.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Two uncapped players and the return of their most experienced squad member highlight the travelling group of 14 players named by the Springbok Sevens head coach Philip Snyman for next weekend’s HSBC SVNS Singapore.
NEWS: In an effort to make the Varsity Cup 2026 edition more exciting, the tournament has introduced a new post-try scoring option similar to the American National Football League.
PREVIEW: La Rochelle assistant coach Donnacha Ryan has challenged his side to bounce back from their Champions Cup elimination in Sunday's French Top 14 trip to Clermont.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: The United Rugby Championship is back and kicks off with two South African teams, both playing abroad and having to navigate tough weather conditions and strong opposition.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship showdown with the Sharks in Cape Town.
SPOTLIGHT: At just 19, Bulls winger Cheswill Jooste is already regarded as one of the fastest young players in South African rugby, but Friday night will present one of the toughest challenges of his short career when he lines up against one of the most explosive finishers in the game.
WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann explains why 'club captain' Ruan Nortje will not lead the team in a URC crunch match against Edinburgh on Friday.
NEWS: France coach Fabien Galthie confirmed that star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will captain the side in this year's Six Nations.
NEWS: North America will provide a stage for a Springboks v All Blacks clash this year.
WATCH as Stormers utility back Wandisile Simelane talks about his journey from a schoolboy in Johannesburg to a Cape Town stalwart.
NEWS: Tony Brown admits he would have been all in for the All Blacks job. "It’s definitely something I want to do. The timing just hasn’t worked.”
PREVIEW: He may be heading back to New Zealand at season’s end, but Richie Mo’unga’s focus remains firmly on Japan Rugby League One, starting with Saturday’s title rematch between Brave Lupus and the Spears.
NEWS: The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has confirmed Ospreys owners, Y11 Sports & Media, have been picked as the preferred bidder for Cardiff Rugby.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his matchday 23 for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash against the Stormers in Cape Town.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has rolled the dice in selecting his team to face an Edinburgh side loaded to the brim with Scotland internationals.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The French national team coaching staff has announced its 42-man squad to prepare for the 2026 Six Nations Championship.
NEWS: European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has confirmed the dates, venues and kick-off times for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Round of 16 matches.
WATCH as Lions forwards coach Wessel Roux and prop SJ Kotze talk about the culture shock that awaits them in Bridgend.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will be looking to end their overseas tour on a high this Friday night when they take on the Ospreys in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship in Bridgend, Wales.
NEWS: The Wallaroos have added to their Managed Group for 2026 with the additions of six players to national contracts for the international season.
OPINION: With New Zealand Rugby Chair David Kirk announcing last week that they will “cast the net wide” in search of the new All Blacks coach, it’s time to look at who may apply, and where they currently sit in the pecking order.
NEWS: Eight stadiums across Australia were locked in as host venues for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with all matches in Melbourne to be played under a closed roof.
WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann explains what the most important aspects are that his team will work on ahead of a URC trip to Edinburgh.
NEWS: Wandisile Simelane’s rapid rise in Cape Town will continue after the explosive backline star committed his future to the franchise with a contract extension through to at least 2028, securing one of their most dynamic attacking weapons for the long term.
SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women are set for a historic Test on home soil.
NEWS: Jamie George has signed a new one-year contract at Saracens, which will be his final year in professional rugby.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell named a 37-player squad for the 2026 Six Nations.
TRANSFER NEWS: Connacht confirmed that vastly experienced loosehead prop Francois Van Wyk will join the United Rugby Championship team from Bath.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy's head coach, Gonzalo Quesada, has announced a 33-man squad for the 2026 Six Nations Championship.
NEWS: The Lions have locked in the young tighthead prop RF Schoeman for the next three years.
DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Two South Africans are in hot water following Round Four of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games last weekend.
NEWS: There is no stopping Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, having been nominated for SA Rugby Player of the Year 2025, he is now one of ten nominees for the 2026 Champions Cup Player of the Year award.
SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks will travel to Cape Town on a mission to get their season back on track and break the Stormers' unbeaten run in the United Rugby Championship, according to Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi.
VIDEO: A little over a year ago, a promising young prop made his senior debut for the Lions in Wales, the same venue he now finds himself at ahead of their upcoming encounter in the United Rugby Championship against the Ospreys this weekend.
NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed.
NEWS: While the South African Women's Super League is set to kick off in three weeks, Blue Bulls Rugby Union have also confirmed that the biggest cross-border club competition, namely the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League 2026, will commence on February 14.
NEWS: The first-ever British & Irish Lions Women’s Series to New Zealand has taken a major step forward, with fixture dates, oppositions, cities and host venues now revealed.
NEWS: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has said the possibility of strike action by his players during the Six Nations is just "speculation" for now amid more off-field uncertainty over the future of the nation's club teams.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Steve Tandy has named a 38-player Wales squad for the 2026 Six Nations.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Gregor Townsend has named a 40-player squad for the upcoming 2026 Six Nations, ahead of Scotland's opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday, February 7.
NEWS: Wales received a massive boost with three former Test internationals joining the squad as assistant coaches.
OPINION: Three South African-born players made the cut for the EPCR's Round Four team of the week.
Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote has emphasised mental sharpness and technical basics ahead of a 42-man training camp in Stellenbosch on January 21, which includes several SA Under-18 players.
OPINION: South African rugby’s European adventure was always going to be tough, but it has quickly become a test - not of talent, but of depth, durability and decision-making.
NEWS: France is set to be without a host of their first-choice players for their Nations Championship opener with New Zealand, after the French Rugby Federation and the French rugby league announced an agreement on Tuesday.
WATCH as rookie captain Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu explains the consequences of his team going 'off script'.
SPOTLIGHT: Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown revealed his coaching future following rumours of jumping ship to his native New Zealand.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers are waiting on four Springboks to pass their respective fitness tests ahead of their Round 10 United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks.
NEWS: World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson has led the tributes to England’s Sara Cox, who announced her retirement from refereeing on the international stage.
NEWS: The stage is set for another unforgettable season of Rugby That Rocks as the Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield tournaments return in 2026 to once again cast the spotlight on South Africa’s most exciting student rugby talent.
The Bulls Daisies are setting the tone for South African Women's rugby, signing their first overseas player.
REACTION: The Cape Town Stadium management and the Stormers have found 'common ground' after the recent playing surface saga.
REACTION: The way the BlitzBok Women’s defended and controlled the tempo of their matches was a highlight for South Africa coach Cecil Afrika, who also attributed their HSBC SVNS 3 success in Dubai to good teamwork from the players.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli dissects the South African team's demanding schedules after the European knockouts were finalised.
WATCH as Leicester Tigers coach Geoff Parling takes aim at the EPCR over his team's travelling troubles ahead of their loss to the Stormers.
MATCH REPORT: It was heartbreak for the Cheetahs in their last outing in the Challenge Cup, leading up to the end, but a last gasp try by Racing 92 clinched it for the French by 32-28 in Paris on Sunday.
SPOTLIGHT: Following the conclusion of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup pool stage, the teams that qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament has been confirmed - including which South African teams finally made the cut.
SUNDAY WRAP: Northampton Saints’ wings Edoardo Todaro and Ollie Sleightholme proved decisive as their 43–28 victory over Scarlets in Round Four of the Champions Cup not only secured qualification for the Saints, but also handed a timely favour to the Bulls.
MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women's Sevens were crowned champions of the inaugural HSBC SVNS 3 tournament in Dubai on Sunday after they beat Argentina by 12-5 in a tightly contested Final.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Four encounter between Racing 92 and the Cheetahs in Paris.
SUNDAY WRAP: Exeter demolished Cardiff 31-0 at Sandy Park to finish in third place in Pool Three of the Challenge Cup.
REACTION: Putting teams away has long been an area the Sharks have spoken about, but too rarely delivered on.
REACTION: It was a victory to savour for the Bulls as their grit and determination paid off in a nail-biting 26–24 Champions Cup Round Four win over Pau at the Stade du Hameau on Friday.
WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby talks about his ambitious plans to keep their unbeaten URC run live.
SATURDAY WRAP: Toulouse avoided a shock Champions Cup exit by recording a record 77-7 win over Sale Sharks on Saturday.
ROUND FOUR WRAP: Ulster scored four first-half tries but had to fend off a second-half fightback from Stade Francais to earn a 26-19 victory in the Challenge Cup at the Affidea Stadium.
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus posted a cheeky picture on social media refuting any speculation of losing one of his assistant coaches.
MATCH REPORT: The Lions' Challenge Cup play-off hopes came to a cruel end after a 20-20 draw against USAP Perpignan on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Four encounter between USA Perpignan and the Lions in Perpignan.
MATCH REPORT: It may not have been pretty, but it was effective as the Stormers were forced to work hard for their 39-26 victory over Leicester Tigers in their Champions Cup Round Four clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Four encounter between the Stormers and Leicester Tigers in Cape Town.
SATURDAY WRAP: South Africa and Argentina finished top of their respective pools with perfect three-from-three records on the opening day of HSBC SVNS 3 in the desert.
ROUND FIVE WRAP: Damian de Allende crossed the line for the Wild Knights whilst Jesse Kriel's Yokohama Eagles remain winless in Japan Rugby League One.
MATCH REPORT: The Sharks recorded their best win of the season as they demolished Clermont 50-12 in Durban on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Four encounter between the Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne in Durban.
NEWS: Wallabies skipper Harry Wilson is set to miss the early rounds of the Super Rugby season after undergoing minor knee surgery, the Reds said on Saturday.
REACTION: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann cut a relieved figure after his side’s crucial 26–24 Champions Cup victory over Section Paloise in France on Friday.
NEWS: Former Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has started a new chapter in his rugby career, joining the Western Force coaching group under Simon Cron.
NEWS: Springboks stars are dominating the SA Rugby Awards 2025, with Malcolm Marx, who was named World Rugby’s Men’s 15s Player of the Year last year, up against his teammates for the SA Rugby’s Men’s Player of the Year Award.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: For years, the Cheetahs have been handled like the stepchild of South African rugby. Now, they once again find themselves staring into an uncertain future.
MATCH REPORT: Wing Rio Dyer scored two tries as Dragons all but sealed their place in the Challenge Cup knock-out phase with a bonus-point 35-12 win over Newcastle Red Bulls.
MATCH REPORT: Bath finished top of Pool 2 in the Champions Cup with a ruthless 63-10 victory over Edinburgh.
MATCH REPORT: The Bulls' Champions Cup qualifying hopes received a massive boost following a brave second-half comeback to win 26-24 against Section Paloise after being down 12-21 at half-time.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Four encounter between Section Paloise and the Bulls in Pau.
PREVIEW: Women’s teams from Argentina, Colombia, Czechia, Mexico, Poland, Samoa, South Africa and Thailand, and men’s teams from Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Hong Kong China, Italy, Madagascar, Samoa and Tonga, will all be competing for strong performances in World Rugby’s new three-tier sevens system.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The Lions will have to put in another incredible performance in the final pool-stage match of the European Challenge Cup, while the Cheetahs will be out to end on a high note after being knocked out of the tournament.
OPINION: While New Zealand take a collective breath and ponders the fall-out of the culling of Scott Robertson as All Black coach, it will also be met with trepidation in South Africa.
NEWS: The Pretoria=based Harlequins appointed Springbok and World Cup winner Gary Botha as coach for 2026.
INJURY REPORT: Springbok lock Lood de Jager could miss South Africa’s international season after undergoing hip surgery.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The Sharks and Stormers have all to play for in the final pool round of the Champions Cup.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs have named their team that will take on Racing 92 in a clash for pride at the iconic Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks conclude their pool commitments in the Champions Cup when they host French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Saturday afternoon.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: It's all to play for in the final round of the Champions Cup pool stage as the Bulls look to sneak into the top four and earn a slot in the Round of 16.
REACTION: Chris Rossouw, one of two assistant coaches unceremoniously dumped by the Bulls in December, has finally spoken out about his departure.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will be looking to make it two from two in the EPCR Challenge Cup when they take on Top 14 outfit Perpignan this Saturday in Round 4 of the competition.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes over the Stormers captaincy for the Champions Cup encounter with Leicester Tigers at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand Rugby Chairman David Kirk believes the All Blacks are still able to overcome their biggest foe and go on to win a fourth Rugby World Cup in 2027.
NEWS: Former Sharks coach Sean Everitt has settled the uncertainty surrounding his future with latest deal in Europe.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland Women’s newly appointed head coach Sione Fukofuka has named 50 players who will convene at Oriam, Scotland’s Performance Sports Centre, from Monday, January 19, for a week-long camp.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: Boss Filo Tiatia wants his Dragons to ‘front up’ and grasp the opportunity when they face Newcastle Red Bulls in a must-win EPCR Challenge Cup clash at Rodney Parade on Friday night.
REACTION: Scott Robertson has issued his own statement after he was sacked two years into his four-year All Black contract following a 2025 end-of-season review.
ROUND FIVE PREVIEW: With just one win so far, Kwagga Smith’s BlueRevs badly need a form reversal.
NEWS: South Africa Under-20 will have their work cut out for them as they target back-to-back titles in the rebranded World Rugby Junior World Championship.
TRANSFER NEWS: Ulster confirmed the signing of an experienced lock to bolster their pack.
NEWS: The Stormers received another boost as they plan for the future.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has pressed the reset button ahead of Friday night’s Champions Cup match against Pau.
SPOTLIGHT: Following their successful tournament in 2019, Japan has put their hand up to host a Rugby World Cup once more.
OPINION: Rassie Erasmus' Springboks have a jam-packed Test schedule this season, which could have a significant impact on their World Cup title defence come Australia 2027.
TRANSFER NEWS: Two South Africans who are plying their trade abroad are heading back home to join the Sharks.
SPOTLIGHT: He had to get his mom to collect his matric results, because he was busy training with the Stormers.
NEWS: New Zealand fired coach Scott Robertson on Thursday, less than two years before the Rugby World Cup, after a scathing 2025 performance review and rumours of a player revolt.
SPOTLIGHT: The 12 players in the BlitzBoks Women’s squad are very aware of the massive responsibility that awaits them in Dubai this weekend, and they will need no motivation to go and execute the task at hand.
TRANSFER NEWS: Scotland international Huw Jones will start a new chapter in his career later this year.
SPOTLIGHT: Fierce cross-hemisphere rivalries will be put on the global stage when the Nations Championship kicks off later this year,
SPOTLIGHT: The Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour could be potentially impacted by the latest All Blacks review, with discontent reportedly brewing between top players and coaches.
ONE-ON-ONE: From the streets and dusty fields of Mandeni to the 'big' stages in Europe.
NEWS: Toulouse will face Sale in their 'must-win' Champions Cup tie at the weekend without international flyhalf Romain Ntamack, a source close to the club said on Tuesday.
NEWS: Super Rugby Pacific 2026 is fast approaching, with the new season now just a month away.
TRANSFER NEWS: World Cup-winning Springbok lock Jean Kleyn is poised for a high-profile move into English rugby.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand rugby writer Ben Smith has ignited debate after laying the blame for the Champions Cup’s perceived decline at the feet of South Africa’s franchises.
SPOTLIGHT: There may be a growing case that South African teams are paying the price for longer, more demanding seasons, but Sharks and Springbok prop Ox Nche believes the solution lies not in excuses, but in smarter balance.
NEWS: The Stormers are set to bolster their backline for Saturday's big Champions Cup clash against Leicester in Cape Town.
REACTION: What began as a New Year's journey from a blazing Bloemfontein ended with CEOs, coaches, players, volunteers, and die-hard rugby enthusiasts shoveling snow in sub-zero conditions in an extraordinary attempt to salvage the Cheetahs' Challenge Cup clash against Ulster.
REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson took his side's 10-61 humbling against Harlequins on the chin as the Capetonians turn their attention to a must-win Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers.
TOURING SQUAD: Springbok prop forward Asenathi Ntlabakanbye will get on the plane with the Lions as they depart on a two-week tour to France and Wales, but some stalwarts are staying put in Johannesburg.
NEWS: La Rochelle scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec, who was expected to be back-up to Antoine Dupont for France in the Six Nations, is likely to miss the start of the tournament after announcing he will be sidelined "for the moment".
TOURING SQUAD: The Bulls welcome back two Springboks for their tour to Europe, but leave one behind, who is set to undergo surgery.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli believes the Stormers' final Champions Cup pool clash against Leicester will be a season-defining one.
SPOTLIGHT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann says he will be forced to drop players if they continue to miss tackles as they did in Saturday’s 49-61 horror show against Bristol Bears.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The confirmation of the squad of 12 to travel to Dubai was a tough decision for Cecil Afrika, but the BlitzBoks coach is confident that all the boxes have been ticked for this weekend’s HSBC SVNS 3 tournament at the Sevens Stadium.
REACTION: Victory for the Lions over Lyon on Saturday, after last week’s derby success over the Sharks, has reignited belief in the camp, but it came off the back of a tough week full of challenges, coach Ivan van Rooyen revealed.
NEWS: The Cheetahs are officially out of the race for a Challenge Cup Round of 16 spot.
SUNDAY WRAP: English Prem leaders Northampton paid the price for ill-discipline as they lost a feisty rematch of last season's Champions Cup Final 28-50 on Sunday as Antoine Dupont's Toulouse tripped up at Saracens.
BREAKING NEWS: The Round Three Challenge Cup encounter between the Cheetahs and Ulster has been postponed until further notice and will not take place on Sunday afternoon as previously announced.
SUNDAY WRAP: Ospreys booked their place in the Challenge Cup last 16 the hard way, clinching qualification despite slipping to a narrow 19-23 defeat against Zebre in Parma.
MATCH REPORT: The Stormers' unbeaten run in all competitions came to an end on Sunday after they suffered a huge 10-61 defeat to Harlequins in London.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Three encounter between Harlequins and the Stormers at Twickenham Stoop.
WRAP: Springbok Jasper Wiese played a key role as Urayasu D-Rocks continued their remarkable rise under English coach Graham Rowntree in the Japan Rugby League One, climbing to fifth on the table with a 28-22 win over the Eagles.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Three encounter between the Cheetahs and Ulster at Dukes Rugby Club.
MATCH REPORT: Sale came out on top in 'The battle of the Sharks' as they beat JP Pietersen's side 26-10 in Round Three of the Champions Cup on Saturday.
SATURDAY WRAP: Replacement flyhalf Harry Byrne kicked a last-gasp penalty as Leinster edged La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to secure their place in the Champions Cup last 16.
WRAP: Dragons suffered European Rugby Challenge Cup humiliation as Benetton routed them 74-21 at Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson reveals why one of his players ended up in hospital this week.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Three encounter between Sale Sharks and the Sharks in Manchester.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Challenge Cup Round Three encounter between the Lions and Lyon Olympique Universitaire at Ellis Park.
MATCH REPORT: The Lions recorded their first win in the Challenge Cup as they upended a resilient Lyon 42-33.
FRIDAY WRAP: Former champions Bath took a big step towards the last 16 of the Champions Cup with a bonus point 43-20 win in Castres on Friday.
MATCH REPORT: The Bulls suffered their seventh defeat in a row in all competitions after they went down 49-61 to Bristol in their Champions Cup Round Three clash in Pretoria on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Champions Cup Round Three encounter between the Bulls and Bristol Bears in Pretoria.
LISTEN as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann gives an honest assessment of where his team is at and how they can turn it around.
WATCH as Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn and captain Louis van der Westhuizen preview their Challenge Cup face-off with Ulster.
SATURDAY PREVIEW: Qualification beckons as the pool stages enter the final straight in the Challenge Cup this weekend.
NEWS: The Cheetahs' Round Three Challenge Cup fixture against Ulster has been moved to a new venue due to "adverse weather conditions".
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: Round Three of the Champions Cup almost feels like a teaser for the Springboks v England clash in Johannesburg in July.
NEWS: Flanker Fraser McReight has the blessing of Tate McDermott to take over the Queensland captaincy, with the former skipper backing in the new Reds leader.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has made wholesale changes to his matchday squad for Saturday's Champions Cup Round Three clash against Sale in Manchester.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Cheetahs will welcome back seasoned flyhalf Jaco van der Walt as they gear up for their Round Three clash with Ulster in the Challenge Cup in Amsterdam on Sunday.
STAT ATTACK: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson labelled him an 'unsung hero'.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team for Sunday's Champions Cup clash against Harlequins in London.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann kept his word by selecting a powerful starting XV for Saturday’s Champions Cup match against the Bristol Bears at Loftus Versfeld.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will hand Junior Springbok Batho Hlekani his debut when they face French side Lyon in Round Three of the Challenge Cup at Ellis Park on Saturday.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: There is a big spotlight on Pool Two in the Champions Cup, with only one point separating Bath in first place and Edinburgh in sixth place.
PREVIEW ROUND FOUR: The BlueRevs might have won just once in the opening three rounds, but the side led by Springbok Kwagga Smith is not to be underrated.
NEWS: The Welsh player exodus has gone from a trickle to a torrent.
NEWS: The squads for Round Three of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches show significant changes.
WATCH as seasoned Lions loose forward Sibabalo Qoma talks 'team selection' ahead of the Challenge Cup crunch clash with Lyon Olympique Universitaire at Ellis Park this week.
NEWS: The Lions have unveiled another player who has signed on the dotted line as they build for the future.
VIDEO: A costly lapse in judgment proved decisive at the death, as Willie le Roux’s decision to attempt a crossfield kick snuffed out the Bulls’ final attacking opportunity against the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship north-south derby at the DHL Stadium last Saturday.
NEWS: Bristol bears will head into their Champions Cup Round Three clash against the Bulls without one of their key forwards.
DISCPLINARY UPDATE: Lions flank Ruan Venter will miss some key games over the next few weeks.
SPOTLIGHT: Judging by the comments coming out of the Harlequins' camp this week it seems they are itching to take out their frustrations on the Stormers in Round Three of the Champions Cup.
NEWS: Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has no shortage of motivation ahead of Saturday’s Champions Cup clash with their South African namesakes, admitting his pre-match message has effectively been written for him.
NEWS: South African winger Campbell Ridl has been handed a two-match ban following the 20-minute red card he received for a dangerous aerial challenge on Bath’s Henry Arundell.
NEWS: Bordeaux-Begles's France scrumhalf Maxime Lucu is at risk of missing the start of the Six Nations with a knee sprain, his club coach Yannick Bru said on Wednesday.
LAW DISCUSSION: Tappe Henning, the URC Head of Match Officials, has moved to clear up the confusion around one of the more contentious decisions of the past weekend.
UPDATE: He faces two doping charges, yet he is free to play.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli says the Stormers are well placed to make history in the Champions Cup and challenge the narrative about also-ran South African teams.
SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks won't allow last weekend's heartbreaking defeat to the Lions to derail the progress they have made under interim head coach JP Pietersen over the last few weeks.
WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson drops some big selection hints and the role that superstar Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will play in the next batch of European matches.
SPOTLIGHT: Tate McDermott isn't interested in talking up Rugby Australia's possible recruitment of former NRL star Zac Lomax, saying the Wallabies have plenty of depth in wingers.
NEWS: The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup return this weekend, with Round Three taking place from Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11 January.
OPINION: Embose Papier’s disallowed try against the Stormers looked routine, but it has reignited debate over the interpretation of one of rugby’s lesser-known laws.
NEWS: Scottish Rugby has further bolstered the Scotland Women coaching group with the addition of former international head coach, Ioan Cunningham.
OPINION: @JanDKrugby looks at one of the most intriguing selection posers faced by Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen.
WATCH as a bitterly disappointed Bulls coach Johan Ackermann explains his plans to end his team's six-match losing streak.
SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says his team is preparing to be without one of their experienced props for a lengthy period.
INJURY UPDATE: Leinster have been boosted by the return of RG Snyman to full training as they build towards a blockbuster Champions Cup clash with La Rochelle, with the Springbok lock emerging as a key fitness watch ahead of Saturday’s pool showdown at the Aviva Stadium.
REACTION: Sharks coach JP Pietersen didn't want to dwell on the missed chances that proved costly for the Sharks as Haashim Pead snatched an 81st-minute winner for the Lions in Durban.
WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson explains why South Africa are back-to-back World Cup champions.
SPOTLIGHT: Officials of Harlequins, one of English rugby's oldest and most celebrated clubs, have taken the unusual step of issuing a statement about the team's woeful recent performances under their Australian coach Jason Gilmore.
REACTION: Junior Springbok star Haashim Pead got South African rugby fans on their fan with his cameo off the bench in the Liosn 23-22 win over the Sharks in Durban.
MATCH REPORT: Adam Radwan scored two tries as Leicester kept in contention for a play-off spot with an impressive 36-28 win over Saracens.
SATURDAY WRAP: Toulouse coach Ugo Mola paid tribute to Perpignan's resolve as the Top 14 leaders were stunned 27-30 by the lowly Catalans, who climbed off the foot of the table on Saturday with just their second victory of the season.
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has revealed his hand for the next two rounds of fixtures in the Challenge Cup.
SATURDAY WRAP: Charlie Tector and Tommy O’Brien scored two tries each as Leinster earned a comprehensive 52-17 victory over Connacht in Dublin.
MATCH REPORT: A late try from replacement prop Ntuthuko Mchunu gave the Stormers a 13-8 win over the Bulls in Round Nine of the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.
WRAP: Arthur Green struck in the 79th minute to snatch victory for Bath after Exeter completed a remarkable fightback from 0-26 down, only to see their resistance finally broken in the closing moments and move back to the top of the PREM table.
MATCH REPORT: Ulster produced a strong second-half performance to sweep aside Munster 28-3 in a one-sided victory that lifts them up to second in the United Rugby Championship.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Nine encounter between the Stormers and the Bulls at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
MATCH REPORT: Haashim Pead delivered a dramatic late twist in Durban as the Lions snatched victory from the jaws of defeat, breaking Sharks hearts with a try in the dying moments of a wild, momentum-swinging contest.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Nine encounter between the Sharks and the Lions at Kings Park in Durban.
SATURDAY PREVIEW: A thrilling Springbok-filled derby awaits in Cape Town, with the match-up between the Stormers and Bulls the pick of the crop in the United Rugby Championship this weekend.
WATCH as Bulls coach Johan Ackermann takes aim at the media for he regards as 'misleading' reporting on his request for Springbok coaching oversight.
WRAP: The Dragons continued their late-season revival by climbing to 10th on the United Rugby Championship table after overpowering bottom-placed Scarlets 28-5 in a one-sided Welsh derby at Rodney Parade.
WRAP: A late converted try from Kalaveti Ravouvou proved just enough for Bristol to maintain their winning run with a 19-17 victory as Sale lost on the road in the Prem for a sixth consecutive game.
TEAM UPDATE: The Bulls have been forced to tweak their matchday squad ahead of Saturday's North-South derby against the Stormers in the United Rugby Championship.
OPINION: From basic colours to hip and funky designs, @Rugby365 takes a look at the latest Lions away and training jersey and compares it to those of yesteryear.
NEWS: The Stormers have laid more foundations for their 'lofty goals'.
The Lions, hoping to arrest their losing streak, have a simple strategy for their United Rugby Championship trip to Durban.
REACTION: Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has clarified why he axed his Bulls assistant coaches a fortnight ago, following their shock defeat to the Sharks.
SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has explained his decision to put Paul de Villiers on the bench for Saturday's North-South derby against the Bulls.
TRANSFER NEWS: Aaron Wainwright is set to leave the Dragons at the end of the season, with the Wales back-rower poised to join Leicester Tigers in another damaging blow to the credibility and stability of the Welsh domestic game.
NEWS: Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a "new long-term deal" with Bristol, the English Prem club announced Thursday.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ruan Nortje returns to lead the Bulls against the Stormers in Cape Town this weekend, taking over the armband from Elrigh Louw, who captained the team against the Sharks.
SPOTLIGHT: The Sharks and Lions shared some great recent history on the domestic front and at a franchise level, and this weekend will be no different.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has named his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship North-South derby against the Bulls in Cape Town.
NEWS: The match official appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Nine fixtures have been confirmed.
INTERVIEW: 'It will be a Test match.'
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has tweaked his matchday squad for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Nine derby against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
SPOTLIGHT: Lions hooker PJ Botha expressed his feelings regarding the departure of forwards coach Barend Pieterse to the Junior Springboks.
FRIDAY PREVIEW: Munster have made 10 changes and one positional switch for their match against Ulster as they look to get back to winning ways after last weekend's 8-13 defeat to Leinster at Thomond Park last weekend.
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks interim head coach JP Pietersen has revealed his matchday squad for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Nine derby against the Lions in Durban.
NEWS: SA Rugby President Mark Alexander announced on Wednesday that the governing body will establish a national coaching forum to deepen and expand communication between national team coaches and franchise and provincial union coaching staff.
ANALYSIS: Jan de Koning looks ahead to some of the most hellacious head-to-head battles that can be expected in the big North-South URC derby, the Stormers versus the Bulls.
THURSDAY PREVIEW: Cardiff will have another opportunity to put pressure on the Stormers and Munster at the top of the United Rugby Championship standings when they face the Ospreys in Bridgend on Thursday.
AUDIO: A Springbok flanker gave his insights on interim Sharks coach JP Pietersen's influence on the team ahead of their Round Nine United Rugby Championship clash against the Lions.
NEWS: The Durban-based Sharks are reportedly in a tug-of-war with Bath over the services of a Springbok.
UPDATES: December has not been a good month for South Africa, as a number of high-profile players suffered significant injuries.
SPOTLIGHT: Lions assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher clarified the futures of two Junior Springbok stars.
SPOTLIGHT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann has moved to clarify recent media reports and social media speculation regarding his request to involve Springbok coaches in supporting the team.
VIDEO: Stormers defence coach Norman Laker was surprised to learn that four Springbok assistant coaches have been deployed to help the struggling Bulls.
OPINION: Jan de Koning asks some probing questions about the 'Springbok coaching invasion' of Loftus Versfeld.
NEWS: The Lions have been boosted with a 'new' coach in their ranks following the departure of Barend Pieterse to the Junior Springboks in January 2026.
OPINION: Rugby365 contributor Avuyile Sawula shares his view on Siya Kolisi's return to the Stormers in 2026
SPOTLIGHT: New Bulls assistant coach Neil de Bruin will be out to strike a balance between "intensity and clarity" with Johann Ackermann and the players in Pretoria.
INJURY UPDATE: The Stormers are waiting with bated breath on two of their Springbok stars ahead of their Round Nine United Rugby Championship clash against the Bulls.
OPINION: Jan de Koning names his World XV for 2025 and there are some real bolters, deservedly so!
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli looks at the precarious position the Bulls find themselves in heading into Saturday's North-South derby.
SPOTLIGHT: United Rugby Championship CEO Martin Anayi hailed the state of the tournament and the intention to push for a global rugby calendar in 2026.
WRAP: Antoine Dupont scored his first Top 14 try in more than 14 months and quickly added a second as he led a spectacular Toulouse display as they routed La Rochelle 60-14 on Sunday and moved top of the standings.
MATCH REPORT: Exeter climbed up to second in the English Prem in the final match of the year after a 24-10 victory over Leicester at a packed Sandy Park on Sunday.
ROUND THREE WRAP: Malcolm Marx's Spears romped to their third straight win in Japan Rugby League One after the Frans Ludeke-coached outfit dismantled Cheslin Kolbe's Tokyo Sungoliath 79-20 in the battle of two unbeaten teams.
NEWS: The Bulls will be getting some help from the Springboks.
MATCH REPORT: Leinster got one back over arch rivals Munster in the return United Rugby Championship fixture to emerge victorious by 13-8 at Thomond Park.
SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies sparked a sensational length-of-the-field try in Bayonne's 35-34 win over Stade Français in the Top 14 on Saturday.
SATURDAY WRAP: Ulster outclassed a plucky Connacht outfit by 26-24 at Dexcom Stadium, whilst Glasgow Warriors retained the 1872 Cup in a late surge to win 21-3 at Murrayfield.
WRAP: Tommy Freeman scored three tries as Northampton stunned Bath with a 41-21 victory that took them above the English champions into first place in the Prem on Saturday.
READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Eight encounter between Munster and Leinster at Thomond Park in Limerick.
OPINION: Jan de Koning peruses the archives to find the most monumental and consequential matches of 2025!
SPOTLIGHT: The unbeaten Stormers made a shocking revelation that Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will return to the blue and white hoops, but which other former stars could follow suit?
MATCH REPORT: Sale emphatically ended a run of four straight Prem Rugby defeats by thrashing fellow strugglers Harlequins 43-17 on Friday.
FRIDAY WRAP: Cardiff secured a nail-biting 22-19 win over the Dragons in their United Rugby Championship Round Eight encounter at Arms Park on Friday.
Maybe it is time for the Springboks to embrace their status as favourites, without resorting to manufactured siege narratives to fuel performance.
SPOTLIGHT: Bulls head coach Johan Ackermann is set to reunite with one of his former assistant coaches following the dismissal of Andries Bekker and Chris Rossouw.
ROUND THREE PREVIEW: Springbok stars Cheslin Kolbe and Malcolm Marx will look to continue their fine form for their respective clubs in Round Three of Japan Rugby League One.
PREVIEW: With the South African fixtures in Round Eight postponed, attention turns firmly to the Northern Hemisphere and a roll call of rugby’s great rivalries, culminating the heavyweight clash between Munster and Leinster.
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark one in rugby, with historic wins, record-breaking performances, and moments that captured the imagination of fans across the globe.
OPINION: As a fan in the current rugby climate, would you prefer a Currie Cup win or success at a higher level?
OPINION: The Bulls find themselves between a rock and a hard place following the dismissal of assistant coaches Andries Bekker and Chris Rossouw.
TRANSFER NEWS: An All Black loose forward is heading north to greener pastures.
NEWS: Sharks CEO Shaun Bryans believes his team has enough talent to fill Siya Kolisi's boots next year.
REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson believes Siya Kolisi's experience and knowledge will be invaluable in the years to come.
NEWS: Some players just have no luck when it comes to injuries.
OPINION: Rugby365 columnist Jon Cardinelli reveals the goals that SA Rugby should have on their list in the lead-up to RWC 2027.
NEWS: The match officials' appointments for the United Rugby Championship Round Eight fixtures have been confirmed.
TRANSFER NEWS: Siya Kolisi will be heading back to Cape Town from the Sharks.
NEWS: The Bulls’ faltering season has claimed its first victims.
SPOTLIGHT: There could be a change at the top of the United Rugby Championship standings this weekend.
OPINION: Under floodlights and fading evenings, long after boardrooms empty and stadiums fall silent, there is a breed of rugby coaches quietly shaping the game at club and school level.
REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson confirmed that third parties were involved in securing Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s signature.
OPINION: Jan de Koning recapitulates the main events from the global rugby landscape in 2025 and outlines the biggest movers and shakers.
MATCH REPORT: France wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored an early try to set the tone for Bordeaux-Begles in a 46-7 rout of Toulon in the Top 14 on Sunday.