Veteran fullback Willie le Roux has reportedly been convinced to stay on at the Vodacom Bulls as back-up flyhalf. The Springbok star is widely expected to leave Loftus when his contract expires at the end of the season, having informed the Bulls last year that he wasn’t interested in an extension. However, the two-time World
One of SA sevens rugby’s brightest stars has set his sights on a stunning return to the shorter format with the national team. Muller du Plessis is eager to play for the Blitzboks again after a nightmare run of injuries and is keeping the door open for a comeback. “I haven’t made a final decision
The November Test rematch between the world champion Springboks and France is already shaping up to be the most anticipated clash of 2025, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that the French are desperate for revenge after their painful 29-28 World Cup quarter-final loss to the Boks, a defeat that head coach Fabien
Coach Simon Easterby praised Ireland for their determination as they began their quest for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a comeback win over England in Dublin on Saturday. With 21-year-old Sam Prendergast at flyhalf, the reigning champions struggled to assert themselves in the first half of the contest and England led 10-5
Vodacom Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok’s long-term injury prognoses have yet to be determined. Louw suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury during the first half of the Bulls’ win against the Lions at Ellis Park last weekend. While the Bulls have not provided an injury update on
Head coach Gregor Townsend praised the mental strength of Scotland after they beat Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday. Townsend, embarking on his eighth Six Nations campaign in charge of the Scots as they seek their first title since the final Five Nations tournament in 1999, had slapped the coaches box
Ireland had to come from behind as they launched their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a hard-fought win over England in Dublin on Saturday. The reigning champions were 10-5 behind at half time at Lansdowne Road. But tries from Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan saw Ireland into a
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A hat-trick of tries by Huw Jones inspired Scotland to a convincing victory against Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday. Two of Jones’ tries in the second half secured the hosts a 31-19 win after the Azzurri had battled back from 14-0 down to level at 19-19. The Scots are at
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Wales head coach Warren Gatland has addressed injuries to No 8 Aaron Wainwright and centre Owen Watkin following Friday’s 43-0 thrashing by France. Wainwright suffered a head injury, while Watkin is feared to have sustained serious knee ligament damage. “They are not looking great,” Gatland said post-match. “Owen is in a brace with his knee,
Antoine Dupont was on fire as France hammered Wales in the 2025 Six Nations opener on Friday night, but did the match officials credit him with a try-assist from a forward pass? In the latter stages of the first half, Dupont broke the Wales line and rounded fullback Liam Williams, flicking out a try-scoring pass
