Dobbo: Stormers got lucky with Dayimani

Coach John Dobson has confirmed Hacjivah Dayimani’s return as the Stormers reset for the business end of the season. The explosive loose forward is heading back to Cape Town after securing an early release from Racing 92. Dayimani arrived in Paris in July 2024 on a...
Rassie responds to high-ball critics

Rassie responds to high-ball critics

Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to defend the Springboks’ highly-effective high-ball tactics. A key pillar of the Boks’ recent dominance has been their ability to turn the contestable kick into an attacking weapon. Since the outlawing of escorts around the...

Wales rejig pack for France clash

Leicester No 8 Olly Cracknell will make his Six Nations debut for Wales against France in Cardiff on Sunday. The 31-year-old, who won his first Test cap in November, features in a revamped back row following last week’s 48-7 thrashing by England – Wales’s 12th...

Rassie to rope in Razor?

Bringing Scott Robertson into the Springbok set-up would be “straight out of Rassie Erasmus’ playbook”. This is according to New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul, who has suggested that while unlikely, the move is not entirely impossible. Robertson is currently...

Joseph’s Highlanders edge Crusaders

All Blacks coach frontrunner Jamie Joseph masterminded an attacking Highlanders to a thrilling win against the champion Crusaders on Friday. Cameron Millar’s penalty goal from halfway with two minutes left sealed a see-sawing 25-23 victory at Forsyth Barr Stadium on...

Fearless France surge forward

Coach Fabien Galthie’s bold selections are paying off for France, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says he ranks Les Bleus “second only to the world champion Springboks” after their ruthless dismantling of Ireland in Paris and bold selection policy...