Springbok and Sharks powerhouse Ox Nche jokes around with comedian and “best friend” Donovan Goliath – stick around for the unexpected consequence! WATCH: Fassi on road to recovery View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donovan Goliath | Creative Director (@donovangoliath) The post Watch: A ‘show’ of strength from Ox appeared
Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall claims New Zealand are no longer “world leaders” in being able to innovate or tactically outclass opponents. Speaking to Martin Devlin on DSPN, the 81-Test Marshall said that All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will be closely analysing the Six Nations as the Kiwis look to evolve their strategic
The unions that voted against the failed Ackerley Sports Group equity deal want Saru to appoint a six-member committee to oversee the next potential bid. This was expressed in a letter sent to and acknowledged by Saru on Monday ahead of Thursday’s general council meeting in Johannesburg at which the way forward is set to
It’s the two-year anniversary of Saffa finisher Duhan van der Merwe using speed and power to score an iconic try for Scotland against England at Twickenham. Photo: Twitter/@Scotlandteam
Defence coach Norman Laker is well aware of the threat the Stormers will have to contain when Springbok star Willie le Roux runs the Bulls attack on Saturday. The Stormers host Jake White’s charges at Cape Town Stadium in the renowned North-South derby in a round-one match that was rescheduled to avoid clashing with last
Cadan Murley’s expected absence against France on Saturday, due to a foot injury, leaves England boss Steve Borthwick with a back-three poser for the Twickenham clash. Murley scored a try on debut in a narrow loss to defending champions Ireland last week at the Aviva Stadium in round 1 of the 2025 Six Nations. According
An uncapped duo have been called up to the Ireland squad as interim boss Simon Easterby sweats over the availability of two key players for Sunday’s Test in Scotland. Munster lock Thomas Ahern and Connacht winger Shayne Bolton have joined the team this week in preparation for the Murrayfield clash in round 2 of the
JD Schickerling will miss the North-South derby against the Vodacom Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday, joining several Stormers stars on the sidelines. The Stormers and Bulls will resume their traditional rivalry at Cape Town Stadium after a week’s break in a rescheduled round-one fixture in the Vodacom URC. Schickerling injured his shoulder in the
The Lions have confirmed the immediate departure of Sanele Nohamba after granting the versatile playmaker an early release from his contract. A key member in the Lions backline since his 2022 move from the Sharks, Nohamba was reportedly set to part ways with the Johannesburg outfit at the end of the season to join Japanese
Loose forward Taine Plumtree has been called up by Wales boss Warren Gatland for the injured Aaron Wainwright in the buildup to Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy. No 8 Wainwright suffered a facial injury in a record 43-0 defeat to France in Paris last week, a disastrous start to the Welsh’s championship campaign. Centre
Get your heart pounding as the Stormers prepare to host the Vodacom Bulls on Saturday in the ninth instalment of the URC’s North-South derby. South Africa’s fiercest URC rivals have battled eight times since the competition launched in 2021, with the Stormers winning the first seven – including the 2021-22 Grand Final – while the
One of New Zealand rugby’s most dynamic and experienced players has been handed the captaincy of Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika this season. Former World Player of the Year, Ardie Savea will lead Pasifika in his maiden season with the franchise as they push for a breakthrough campaign in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific. “It’s
