Nations Championship faces credibility check
The Nations Championship promises meaningful Tests, but could be flawed from the outset, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.
Marler’s Bakkies myth exposed
Joe Marler’s swipe at Bakkies Botha may grab attention, but it collapses under scrutiny, writes @mark_keohane
URC world’s toughest club rugby league
South Africa’s derby double-header this Saturday highlights the brutal demands of the Vodacom URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Global calendar talks can’t fail again
World Rugby’s London workshop matters more than any match this month, writes MARK KEOHANE.
JP backs Sharks’ future
JP Pietersen’s team selection for Ellis Park is about more than beating the Lions, it is about building the Sharks for next season and beyond, writes @mark_keohane
Ireland tap SA talent factory
Josh Neill’s rise in green is another reminder that South Africa’s school system produces world-class talent for others as well as itself, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Fearless France surge forward
Coach Fabien Galthie’s bold selections are paying off for France, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Evolving France threaten Boks
France’s dismantling of Ireland confirmed that the Springboks’ November return to Paris will be their biggest challenge of 2026, writes @mark_keohane
Rassie right to flag Bok concern
Rassie Erasmus’ comments on the Springboks’ lock depth are not accidental, writes @mark_keohane
End southern rugby slavery
The relentless global calendar is breaking South Africa’s best players, and Wilco Louw is the clearest warning sign, writes @mark_keohane
