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Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus, heavily active on social media and with a flourishing YouTube channel, is now launching his own podcast Rassie+. WATCH: ‘Rassie could win RWC with Fiji or Tonga’ Introducing Rassie+, an exclusive podcast where Rassie Erasmus brings you raw, honest conversations with legends, friends, and game-changers. 🟢First episode out on Friday 15:00PM […]

Cheslin Kolbe says being recognised as the best player from the Republic in 2024 wouldn’t have been possible without a world champion Springbok team believing in him. The two-time World Cup winner capped off a stellar season by being named SA Rugby Player of the Year in Cape Town on Thursday, becoming the first backline

Reds and Wallabies openside flank Fraser McReight opts to stay in Australia until at least the end of 2028. The 26-year-old turned down a A$1.3-million (R15-million) offer from a Japanese club to sign a new three-year deal with the Reds. “I’m very happy to have my contract resolved for the next three years. I can

France subdue Scotland in Paris to end Ireland’s two-year reign as Six Nations champions, and the Irish sign off with a comfortable win against Italy in Rome, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. Six Nations: Italy vs Ireland (Saturday, 4:15pm, Rome) Juandre Joubert: Ireland by 41 Simon Borchardt: Ireland by 25 Dylan Johnson: Ireland by 23 Grant

Christchurch’s 30,000-seat capacity One New Zealand Stadium is on track to open in April 2026. It will become the new home of the Crusaders, who will leave Apollo Projects Stadium (Rugby League Park), which they have used since Lancaster Park was damaged in a 2011 earthquake. ALSO: What Newlands Stadium looks like now “To have

A France side brimming with confidence host Scotland on Saturday with a second Six Nations title of head coach Fabien Galthie’s rollercoaster tenure on the line. A victory with four tries or more at a sold-out Stade de France would guarantee Les Bleus the trophy four years on from winning a Grand Slam. The successes

Springbok speedster Cheslin Kolbe became the first back since 2013 to win SA Rugby’s Player of the Year award at a glittering ceremony in Cape Town on Thursday. Kolbe’s incredible achievements throughout the 2024 season set him apart from an impressive field of nominees, which included previous winners Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph du Toit, as

Centre Joe Roberts will make his first professional start on the wing when Wales bid to end their lengthy losing streak in a Six Nations finale against title-contenders England. Roberts will be out wide in Saturday’s match in Cardiff after Tom Rogers suffered a fractured thumb during the early stages of Wales’ defeat by Scotland

SA loose forward Ross Vintcent will play off the wood in Italy’s final Test of the 2025 Six Nations on Saturday, as one of seven changes to the team to face Ireland. Vintcent, who scored a breathtaking try in last week’s defeat by England in London, has been relieved of the No 8 jersey and

Julian Montoya believes the Vodacom Bulls have struck gold with the re-signing of Handre Pollard, describing the Springbok flyhalf as a massive loss for Leicester Tigers. Pollard, who will return to Loftus on a two-year deal from 1 July, has been instrumental since joining Leicester in 2022. In his debut Premiership season, the two-time world