The Sharks' 21-17 loss to the Ospreys last week was shrouded in controversy. But as long as the game has been played, there have been late tackles and dubious tactical ...
Ethan Hooker's dislocated shoulder creates a selection headache for Rassie Erasmus ahead of the Springboks’ 2026 international season. We analyse the midfield depth ...
With the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid looming next month, the Blitzboks are already resetting their focus on the physical and mental demands required to ...
Sharks skipper Andre Esterhuizen highlights the need for mental consistency ahead of crucial United Rugby Championship clashes against the Dragons and Edinburgh. ...
Hacjivah Dayimani learned how to play wing during his time at Racing 92 in France. He is happy to embrace a hybrid role between flank and wing for the Stormers.
Junior Springbok wing Cheswill Jooste scored a brilliant try for the Bulls against Munster at the weekend. Coach Johan Ackermann should make the bold call of giving ...
There have been few unluckier Springboks than RG Snyman. Yet another ruptured knee has ended his international season before it has begun.
Embrose Papier’s two-try, Player of the Match performance was the difference as the Bulls survived a five-try onslaught from Munster.
Next week marks three years since the passing of Ian McIntosh, the man who transformed Natal rugby from " Cinderella" status into the dominant force of the 1990s. ...
The Bulls beat Munster 34-31 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday afternoon. They were hardly convincing and their mistakes kept opening the door for the Irishmen.
Former Junior Springbok Emile van Heerden has been jinxed by injuries in his short career. He was excellent for the Sharks last week and is hoping for more of the ...
Ruan Nortje hasn't held back in his assessment of why the Bulls faltered at Loftus last week. As they prepare to host a tactical Cardiff side, the Bulls skipper ...
Before the 2007 World Cup triumph, there was the " Street Fight of Rustenburg." We revisit the day John Smit and Andre Pretorius pulled the Springboks back from ...
Form the team selected by Bulls coach Johan Ackermann for Saturday's URC lash with the Stormers, it is clear where he seeks an advantage in the north-south derby. ...
As Marco van Staden prepares for his milestone match against the Stormers, captain Marcell Coetzee hails the " warrior" spirit of the Bulls' favourite flanker.
Neethling Fouche admits the Stormers have " not been good enough" lately, but he believes a tactical shift is coming.
Bulls captain Marcell Coezee has explained how the Bulls kept faith in their abilities during a long stretch of defeats.
South African rugby's second tier teams are back in action in the latest edition of the SA Cup.
ohan Ackermann has shuffled his forwards for the visit of the Sharks, with Jan-Hendrik Wessels moving into the middle of a revamped front row at Loftus.
Following a 22-error horror show against the Lions, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has challenged his side to tighten up their execution for Saturday's daunting trip ...
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus' 49-man alignment squad is as much about succession planning as it is about winning Test matches.
The " Shark Tank" has a new blueprint. From Scott Mathie’s attacking guile to Neil Powell’s move to the juniors, the Sharks have overhauled their high-performance ...
The newly appointed Sharks coach JP Pietersen has revealed how he soaked up wisdom from the coaches he played under.
The Lions have named their team to play the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday, and there are milestones for youngster Siba Mahashe and veteran Darrien Landsberg
Newly appointed Sharks head coach JP Pietersen reflects on 20 years at Kings Park. From the " wild" days of 2007 to learning under legends like John Smit and Percy ...
