Naas: Sacha taking 10 to new level

From one legendary Springbok flyhalf to another in the making, Naas Botha has backed Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to elevate the No 10 role to new heights. The flyhalf has assumed greater responsibility for the Stormers this season and captained the side for the first...

Galthie hands debut to green midfielder

France have handed a Test debut to 20-year-old centre Fabien Brau-Boirie for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against Wales in Cardiff. Head coach Fabien Galthie has made just two changes to the side that dismantled Ireland. Brau-Boirie will partner his Pau teammate Emilien...
How Andre the Giant became hybrid hero

How Andre the Giant became hybrid hero

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Crusaders back Bomb Squad in Super Rugby

Crusaders back Bomb Squad in Super Rugby

An All Blacks-heavy Crusaders kick off their title defence against the Highlanders on Friday as Super Rugby Pacific trials a raft of law changes. Rob Penney’s Crusaders were back to their brutal best last season after an injury-blighted 2024, with their no-frills...

Franco to take over from Townsend?

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend heads into Saturday’s Six Nations match at home to England knowing even a win is unlikely to quell the debate about his position. Another victory in rugby’s oldest international fixture may even be used as fresh evidence that while...

Boland aim high as Fourie targets SA Cup

Hawies Fourie has made Boland’s ambitions crystal clear – win the SA Cup this year and next year the Currie Cup. After finishing fourth in last season’s SA Cup to secure Currie Cup qualification, the Cavaliers backed it up with a stirring run to the semi-finals before...