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Boan Venter is looking forward to being closer to family and friends when he returns to South Africa next year. The loosehead prop has spent the past six seasons playing for Edinburgh, which initially included plans to qualify to play Test rugby for for Scotland. However, the former Cheetah was called up by Rassie Erasmus […]

Two Springbok stalwarts could be swapping Japan’s Rugby League One for the English Premiership. Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel are rumoured to be on the move at the end of the season, with reports linking both players to a possible return to European rugby. MORE: Du Preez considers Shark Tank return RugbyPass reports that

A Du Preez brother is reportedly on the verge of heading back to Durban along with a Springbok lock. According to IOL Sport, No 8 Dan du Preez is keen to return to the Sharks, who he represented from 2015 to 2019 before joining the Sale Sharks in Manchester along with twin Jean-Luc and older

The trailer for a documentary on Zimbabwe’s long-awaited return to the Rugby World Cup. Photo: Rugby Africa The post Watch: The Long Way Back – A Sable Tale appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The trailer for a documentary on Zimbabwe’s long-awaited return to the Rugby World Cup. The post Watch: The Long Way Back – A

Eddie Jones has given an emphatic endorsement of world champion winger Cheslin Kolbe. Speaking on the Rugby Unity podcast, Jones singled out Kolbe’s relentless work rate and enthusiasm for the game, describing him as one of the most driven players he has coached or encountered – even after the demands of a full international season.

Newcastle Red Bulls have fired a major warning shot ahead of next season, securing the signature of an All Black loose forward. 2024 Super Rugby Player of the Year, Hoskins Sotutu, will arrive at Kingston Park on a three-year contract after completing his stint with Super Rugby outfit the Blues, in what shapes as one

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi insists there is no room for comfort or complacency inside the world champions’ camp. Speaking to Planet Rugby, Fassi made it clear that past achievements carry no guarantees in the Springbok environment, where players are constantly challenged to earn their place. 2025 BOKS: Restoring order against Wallabies “There is totally no

Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Stormers’ 34-27 win over the Lions at Cape Town Stadium. MORE: Siya returning to Stormers Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images The post Watch: Stormers vs Lions unfiltered appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Stormers’ 34-27 win over the

Canan Moodie features three times in this compilation of the best tackles of 2025. The post Watch: Best tackles of 2025 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Canan Moodie features three times in this compilation of the best tackles of 2025. The post Watch: Best tackles of 2025 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Read More

Several players stood out for the Springboks during a memorable 2025 Test campaign, but who was the best? Loosehead prop Ox Nche, hooker Malcolm Marx and flank Pieter-Steph du Toit were all nominated for the 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year, won by Marx. All three were named in World Rugby’s Dream Team for