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Transformation, transparency and a focus on performance defined the Springboks’ opening week of the 2025 international season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Saturday’s non-cap fixture against the Barbarians in Cape Town had all the intensity of a Test match — from Bok selections and preparation to the quality of the opposition. The […]

Kurt-Lee Arendse has shed light on his plans after returning to Pretoria from a stint in Japan. The Springbok wing made just four appearances in last season’s Vodacom URC before joining the Mitsubishi Dynaboars on a sabbatical deal following his Test commitments with the Springboks in November. The Bulls had hoped Arendse would return to

With Makazole Mapimpi and Ethan Hooker on Springbok duty, the Sharks are a bit light on wing stocks and have signed a promising prospect from the Western Cape. After attending NFL trials through the International Player Pathway program that famously lured Christian Wade and Louis Rees-Zammit to the US, Ekeji failed to secure a contract

Johan Ackermann, the favourite to replace Jake White as Vodacom Bulls head coach, has received another offer. According to Rapport, the former Lions coach received a contract extension offer from SA Rugby to continue his work with the Junior Springboks before news broke about White’s situation at the Bulls. White is expected to leave his

Fullback Thomas Ramos kicked two dramatic penalty goals in extra time as Toulouse edged Bordeaux Begles on Saturday to claim a record-extending 24th French Top 14 title. Ramos’ ice-cold kicks secured a 39-33 win, consolidating Toulouse’s place as the giants of French rugby and denying Bordeaux Begles a domestic and continental double after lifting the

Henry Pollock might have hogged the limelight in the British & Irish Lions’ Australian tour opener, but coach Andy Farrell was equally impressed with Joe McCarthy and Mack Hansen. Hulking English loose forward Pollock lived up to the hype in Perth, helping the tourists to an emphatic 54-7 win over the Western Force on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus says the Springbok teams for their upcoming two Tests against Italy, starting with next Saturday’s clash in Pretoria, have already been largely finalised, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Boks launched their 2025 campaign with a 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night, with debutant Vincent Tshituka’s brace in the

Andre Esterhuizen’s evolution has reached a new level thanks to Rassie Erasmus, the battering ram centre packing down at flank during the Springboks’ rout of the Barbarians, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. On Saturday, the hulking Esterhuizen came off the bench early in the second half of a 54-7 win at Cape Town Stadium to fulfil an

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Rassie Erasmus isn’t getting carried away after the Springboks launched their 2025 season with a commanding 54-7 win over the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The world champions dominated from the outset in rainy conditions, leading 19-0 at half time through tries from Malcolm Marx, Man of the Match Cheslin