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Former Test referees Jaco Peyper and Mathieu Raynal have spoken out against the Super Rugby Pacific law trials for 2026. The Sanzaar tournament has confirmed it will trial five law modifications this season, designed to reduce stoppages, encourage positive play and simplify officiating. Among the law trials is a move to award free-kicks instead of […]

Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks aim to execute better at this weekend’s Perth Sevens. The eight teams contesting the SVNS series are at it again and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend cannot arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who leads the Blitzboks into battle at HBF Park in the fourth tournament

Tristan Leyds asks his Blitzboks teammates who has the best – and worst – taste in music. OOSTHUIZEN: Blitzboks primed to bounce back in Perth Tristan takes the mic to find out more about the #Blitzboks unique music taste.#PoweredByUnity #HSBCSVNS pic.twitter.com/Abt4ztFkE5 — Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) February 4, 2026 The post Watch: Blitzboks beats – who’s

Vodacom Bulls president Willem Strauss believes the pieces are finally falling into place for the Pretoria outfit as they enter the decisive phase of their season. In a message circulated to Bulls staff following a promising run of results, Strauss highlighted the significance of the team’s upcoming fixture list, and the timing of their return

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of an experienced Lions playmaker to bolster their ranks next season. Gianni Lombard trades Joburg for Durban and has signed a three-year contract which will keep him at the coast until 2029. The team confirmed the signing on X on Wednesday. The move was first reported about in Rapport

Batho Hlekani’s high school rugby coach has given SA Rugby credit for intervening to make him more than just another young player with promise. The former Junior Springbok and current Lions loose forward’s stock continues to rise as he puts in consistent, eye-catching performances in the Vodacom URC and EPCR Challenge Cup. Graeme College coach

Fabien Galthie has outlined Antoine Dupont’s mandate ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France. The talismanic scrumhalf will lead Les Bleus in Thursday night’s clash, marking his first Test appearance in 11 months after recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury suffered against the Irish last season. France

Perth rugby fans have voiced their frustration after organisers confirmed that Australia will open the 2027 World Cup against minnows Hong Kong. The decision has deflated hopes of a once-in-a-lifetime Wallabies-All Blacks World Cup opener at Optus Stadium in Western Australia, with the trans-Tasman showdown instead scheduled for Sydney. Australia will launch their first home

Junior Boks hopefuls laid down an early marker for selection as the SA U20 academy side ran amok against the UCT Ikeys in Stellenbosch. The academy side, effectively a shadow Junior Boks group, tore into the Ikeys, running in a staggering 14 tries against the defending Varsity Cup champions as they shape up for the

South African-born former Italy lock Carlo del Fava hopes Rassie Erasmus’ call on Italy is correct. After the Springboks’ three-Test series against the Azzurri in 2025, Erasmus made it clear that Italy were no longer a side to be spoken about in hopeful terms alone. “They’re a team who – according to me – are