Sharks land attack coach

The Sharks have filled the vacant attack coach role under head coach JP Pietersen. According to Rapport, Edinburgh attack coach and former Griquas coach Scott Mathie will return to Durban. Edinburgh confirmed on Monday that the 43-year-old will leave the club at the...

Ex-Leinster CEO: Stormers making right moves

Former Leinster CEO Mick Dawson believes the Stormers’ youth pipeline and ability to retain top talent will be key to their future success. Netwerk24 reports that Dawson, now a director of Stormers Rugby, serves on the board at the request of Ardagh Glass Packaging...

All Blacks prop mourns son

Angus Ta’avao has shared the devastating news that his eight-year-old son, Leo, has passed away. On Tuesday, the Highlanders and All Blacks front-rower posted on social media: “We are heartbroken to share that our beautiful boy Leo has gained his angel wings. After a...

Ireland struggle to fill Sexton-shaped hole

Ireland badly need either Sam Prendergast or Jack Crowley to step forward and end the bitter debate over who is their undisputed first-choice flyhalf. Both have vied to be anointed the successor to Johnny Sexton since he retired following the heartbreaking 2023 World...

Injury-hit EP cancel match

Eastern Province have been forced to cancel a scheduled warm-up match against the Cheetahs, disrupting both teams’ SA Cup preparations. Netwerk24 reports that EP played practice matches against the Border Bulldogs and the SWD Eagles over the past two weeks, suffering...

Watch: Try, tap and another try for Maties

Maties took advantage of a new Varsity Cup law innovation to score two quick-fire tries against Shimlas in Bloemfontein. Trailing 21-5 late in the first half, Maties winger Rynhardt van der Linden scored a seven-point, point-of-origin try in the corner to make it...
Boks to play Wallabies Down Under

Boks to play Wallabies Down Under

Rugby Australia has confirmed that the Wallabies will host the world champion Springboks on 27 September. The Test will take place at the 61,000-capacity Optus Stadium in Perth. The clash forms part of a blockbuster season for the Boks, who will also feature in the...