Rugby365 • 23rd March 2026 How favours from rivals will boost SA's four-team URC play-off dream With no derbies in sight, the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers are ideally placed to do themselves and each other a favour in the final rounds of the URC.
Rugby365 • 16th March 2026 England the biggest losers in most dramatic Six Nations yet England and France failed to live up to expectations in the recent Six Nations – albeit for different reasons.
Daily Maverick • 12th March 2026 Flawed France still have the edge The Six Nations reaches a thrilling climax this Saturday, with France, Scotland and Ireland in the running for the title.
Daily Maverick • 11th March 2026 URC championship mentality under scrutiny as Bulls, Stormers clash The battle between two Springbok flyhalves could decide the war between the Bulls and Stormers in a campaign-shaping United Rugby Championship derby at Lotfus Versfeld on Saturday.
Rugby365 • 9th March 2026 Six Nations upsets will give Rassie food for thought The decline of England, as well as the rise of Scotland, should influence the Springboks’ plans ahead of the July Tests.
Rugby365 • 4th March 2026 Rennie will bring clarity... but All Blacks are pressed for time Dave Rennie faces a number of significant challenges in rebuilding the All Blacks ahead of the all-important series against the Springboks this August.
Daily Maverick • 4th March 2026 Boks, France lead Test charge as rugby embraces era of the contest With more of the leading teams investing in the aerial contest, the Springboks are under pressure to stay ahead of the tactical curve in what will be an especially competitive Test season.
Daily Maverick • 3rd March 2026 How Tony Brown unlocked the Springboks’ attacking talent Former All Black flyhalf Tony Brown and the rest of a crack coaching team believe the Springboks are primed to push the envelope in 2026 after breaking a series of attacking records last season.
Daily Maverick • 26th February 2026 URC log jam adds spice to SA derbies The last two rounds of South African derbies will have a bearing on the Bulls, Sharks and Lions’ playoff ambitions, and on the Stormers’ home semifinal prospects.
Rugby365 • 23rd February 2026 England's implosion shows how quickly narrative can change England’s botched Six Nations campaign may represent the start of a downward spiral with tougher matches against France and the Springboks to come.
Rugby365 • 16th February 2026 The domino effect of England's Murrayfield nightmare Defeat to Scotland exposed physical and mental shortcomings that bode badly for the remainder of England’s 2026 Test campaign.
Daily Maverick • 10th February 2026 Six Nations highlights the threats of England, France We’re only one week into the 2026 Test season, and already it’s clear to see how a few results might alter the wider rugby discourse.
Rugby365 • 9th February 2026 Why the Boks must be wary of dark horse Italy Italy showed why they will pose a threat to the Springboks at the 2027 World Cup when they claimed a resounding win against Scotland in Rome this past Saturday.
Daily Maverick • 4th February 2026 World Rugby has golden opportunity to set game on more prosperous course Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants have raised a number of relevant concerns about the state of the sport and the need for a global season ahead of World Rugby’s monumental Shape of the Game conference in Europe.
Rugby365 • 2nd February 2026 Hendrikse bros deliver timely statement Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse have been at the heart of a Sharks team that has played with more purpose and direction in recent weeks.
Daily Maverick • 1st February 2026 Forwards in focus as Rassie braces for gruelling Bok schedule in 2026 South Africa face a season that may include as many as 13 Tests, with an inter-hemisphere tournament and consecutive matches against New Zealand testing squad depth like never before.
Rugby365 • 26th January 2026 Harsh lessons will shape SA quest for URC title The battle-hardened Bulls and Sharks have revived their URC play-off hopes, while the Stormers and Lions will have a point to prove in the next round of derbies.
Rugby365 • 19th January 2026 SA qualifiers face tough choice ahead of overseas play-offs The Stormers, Bulls and Sharks may have to narrow their focus when travel demands increase in the first two rounds of the European knockouts.
Daily Maverick • 14th January 2026 Springbok reputations on the line as Champions Cup playoffs loom South Africa’s top three clubs are in a do-or-die situation ahead of the fourth and final round of the Champions Cup pool phase.
Rugby365 • 12th January 2026 Leicester 'play-off' will reveal how far Stormers have come The final Champions Cup pool clash against Leicester will be a defining moment in the Stormers’ season.
