At just 29, Rhys Thomas’s international rugby career was ended by a heart attack, which profoundly affected his sense of identity, his physical health and his mental health.
The United Rugby Championship returns this month and will be a crucial season in the build-up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, writes Jon Cardinelli.
Could the Free State Cheetahs become a fifth South African franchise to play in the United Rugby Championship, taking advantage of the chaos in Welsh rugby? (more…)
The Stormers have received a major boost with the news that number eight Evan Roos has signed a new contract with the Cape Town-based side until 2028. (more…)
The ailing Bulls have received a boost with a return to fitness of two of their key Springbok players ahead of a tough trips to French side Pau and Edinburgh in Scotland in the European Champions Cup and United Rugby Championship. (more…)
South African rugby has enjoyed a memorable year across all levels, from the world-champion Springboks to the surging Springbok Women and the consistently impressive Junior Springboks. (more…)
Double World Cup winning Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will boost the Stormers squad when he joins the fold ahead of the 2025/26 season.
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The three South African teams in the running for playoff places in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship stuck to their guns and delivered the desired results in the penultimate round of pool matches, which witnessed a success rate of three out of four on the domestic front.
It may feel like the eyes of the rugby world are on France at the moment, but this weekend, the next generation of Springboks will start the new season when the third edition of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship kicks off across South Africa, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Italy.
The Vodacom Bulls returned to winning ways against Benetton, while the DHL Stormers saw their 15-game unbeaten run end in this weekend's action of the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.