Rugby365 • 17th June 2025 Dublin disappointment sums up SA club season The South African franchises need to admit that they were out-played and out-coached over the course of the 2024-25 club season.
Daily Maverick • 13th June 2025 Van Graan’s success highlights depth of SA coaching talent Bath coach Johann van Graan is the latest in a long line of South Africans who have taken their skills to the next level.
Rugby365 • 9th June 2025 Bulls have template to shock Irish favourites South Africa’s most physical team has what it takes to unsettle and exploit a Leinster side that has a tendency to crack under pressure.
Daily Maverick • 5th June 2025 Finals fortnight puts hopefuls in Springbok shopping window The Springbok pecking order may well be shaped by performances in the United Rugby Championship and English Premiership playoffs over the next two weeks.
Rugby365 • 2nd June 2025 Brutal honesty needed to untangle Stormers' mess The Stormers need to address the imbalance in their selections and playing strategy if they want to become a side that can win trophies as well as entertain.
Daily Maverick • 26th May 2025 Current SA teams would struggle to qualify for new World Club Cup While plans to stage the inaugural World Club Cup gather momentum, there’s reason to be concerned about the state of South Africa’s rugby franchises.
Rugby365 • 26th May 2025 URC play-offs may influence race for Bok No 10 jersey Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Manie Libbok, Jordan Hendrikse, and Siya Masuku’s management in the United Rugby Championship play-offs could impact on Test selections in the coming months.
RugbyPass+ • 20th May 2025 Opportunity knocks for 'new warriors' in Springboks squad Europe-based warriors Juarno Augustus and Marnus van der Merwe could be the breakout stars this July as Rassie Erasmus looks to add another layer to the Springboks’ depth.
Rugby365 • 19th May 2025 SA teams need a reality check ahead of URC play-offs The two-week buildup to the United Rugby Championship play-offs will allow the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers to address their mental shortcomings.
Daily Maverick • 16th May 2025 Leading Boks continue to light up Japanese league Five double World Cup-winners will feature in the Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) playoffs over the next three weeks before rejoining the Springboks before a potentially monumental 2025 Test season.
Rugby365 • 12th May 2025 Willemse's rousing return raises questions about his Bok role Damian Willemse’s international comeback will provide Rassie Erasmus with a healthy selection headache in 2025, especially when the Springboks face New Zealand, France and Ireland in the marquee Tests.
Daily Maverick • 11th May 2025 Greatest Rivalry series set to change rugby’s quadrennial narrative The new series involving the Springboks and All Blacks will alter the shape of the game and change the way a four-year cycle is viewed.
Rugby365 • 5th May 2025 Leinster's URC backlash could open door for Bulls Leinster’s premature exit from the Champions Cup may lead to a backlash in the United Rugby Championship, but may also serve the Bulls’ top-two ambitions.
Daily Maverick • 4th May 2025 Springbok flyhalf battle is no zero sum game Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s sparkling performances for the Stormers has reignited the flyhalf debate – but closer analysis shows why South Africa will need more than one outstanding No 10.
Rugby365 • 28th April 2025 Perfect weekend showcased potential of SA trio The Bulls, Sharks and Stormers head into the final stages of the United Rugby Championship with confidence and momentum following a series of statement wins in Glasgow, Belfast and Cape Town.
Rugby365 • 21st April 2025 Bulls’ Irish Grand Slam a ray of light for SA teams The Bulls should be lauded for a clean sweep of the Irish provinces, following the South African collective’ largely inconsistent run across all tournaments.
Daily Maverick • 17th April 2025 Leinster’s dominance sparks hope for South African contenders The Bulls and Sharks will secure home advantage for the United Rugby Championship quarterfinals – and do the Lions and Stormers a favour – if they achieve two wins on their respective tours of Europe.
Rugby365 • 15th April 2025 Road to URC play-offs: Four wins or bust The least consistent South African franchises find themselves in a do-or-die situation – and needing a favour or two from the other local teams – ahead of a crucial four-game stretch at home.
Daily Maverick • 10th April 2025 Rugby calendar bottleneck where Bulls are victims of own success While the trendsetting Bulls brace for a potential 13-game stretch, the other three South African franchises have more leeway to rest and prepare their charges.
Rugby365 • 7th April 2025 Bulls must keep eyes on URC prize A split-squad strategy might not earn the Bulls two titles, but it will ensure that they focus on the all-important United Rugby Championship.
