Rugby

There are rugby players, and then there are forces of nature. Bismarck du Plessis belongs firmly in the second category. The man from Bethlehem in the Free State — born...

Today, 22 May, the Blitzboks family celebrates one of its most decorated, most dependable, and most admired servants. Ryan Oosthuizen turns 31 today, and as he blows out the candles,...

He grew up in Despatch, a small working-class town in the Eastern Cape, far removed from the boardrooms and broadcast studios where rugby legends are usually made... This week, Johan...

Fireworks lit up Loftus Versfeld. A special commemorative ball was handed over. And in the 12th minute, Willie le Roux did what he has always done — he found space...

Today, 19 May, the Springbok Sevens family — and South African rugby at large — pauses to celebrate one of its most gifted and resilient playmakers. Dewald "Japie" Human turns...

Born 16 May 1981. World Cup winner at 38. Still smiling throughout. Schalk Burger Brits turned 45 on Saturday — and his story remains one of the most remarkable in...

The Hollywoodbets Sharks have confirmed the arrival of experienced scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl to the Shark Tank from the 2026/27 season. The 30-year-old halfback joins straight from English Premiership powerhouse...

The Vodacom Bulls turned up for business at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. Seven tries, a bonus point before half-time, and a home URC quarter-final secured. Benetton never stood a chance....

There are coaches who manage moments. There are coaches who read games. And then — very rarely — there are coaches who build belief so deep into a squad that...

A Harsh Reminder of Strict Liability. When a player dopes deliberately to chase an edge, he deserves the book thrown at him. But when it’s a prescribed medication for genuine...