Bulls win over Sharks effectively hands Shield to URC rivals
The Bulls produced their most complete display of the season to dismantle the Sharks 41-12 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday...
Ian Cameron
28 Feb 2026, 11:45
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France the end destination as EPCR competitions get schedule tweak
Next season's Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will start before the November international window, with the first ro…
Jon Newcombe
27 Feb 2026, 3:50
No change to laws as rugby stakerholders focus turns to fan experience
Global rugby leaders have agreed there will be no immediate changes to the laws of the game, as attention shifts towards improving…
Ian Cameron
27 Feb 2026, 2:02
Sharks recall host of Springboks as they seek rebound against Bulls
Sharks boss JP Pietersen has rung the changes to his side following their defeat to the Lions last week, bringing in eight new pla…
Josh Raisey
26 Feb 2026, 9:15
'That’s not what we want to stand for': Lions skipper
The Lions will have the BKT United Rugby Championship South African Shield in their sights when they host the DHL Stormers in thei…
Simon Thomas
24 Feb 2026, 5:46
Exclusive
Mark Robinson: 'I want to make sure we focus on what our fans are really looking for.'
The ex-New Zealand rugby chief executive is coming into a wide-ranging role with World Rugby that will help him shape the future o…
Owain Jones
20 Feb 2026, 7:09
'The start of a new and exciting era': Sharks confirm coaching set-up
The Sharks have named JP Pietersen as their permanent head coach following an interim period in charge.
Josh Raisey
18 Feb 2026, 3:40
Interview
World Rugby Chair shares Zimbabwe fans’ story that captures RWC spirit
World Rugby Chair Brett Robinson was stopped by a couple of Zimbabwe supporters before flying to Sydney on Tuesday.
Finn Morton
02 Feb 2026, 17:44
'He was good': Sharks reveal sadness at Siya Kolisi going to Stormers
When Siya Kolisi rejoins the DHL Stormers at the end of this season, it will be a sad day for Hollywoodbets Sharks.
Simon Thomas
29 Jan 2026, 1:58
World Rugby appoint ex-New Zealand CEO Mark Robinson to key new role
Robinson, who stepped down from his NZRU role at the end of last year, will join World Rugby in May, as its new Chief of Rugby.
Jon Newcombe
27 Jan 2026, 2:49
Nations Championship to be shown exclusively on free-to-air TV
ITV will become the undisputed home of international rugby in the UK until 2029, offering fans the most comprehensive free-to-air …
Jon Newcombe
26 Jan 2026, 1:00
Stormers given shock URC wake-up call by lowly Sharks
The United Rugby Championship’s last unbeaten record was wiped out in Cape Town on Saturday as the Sharks delivered a blunt remi…
Ian Cameron
24 Jan 2026, 13:22
SFM joins two uncapped England hopefuls on Investec Player of the Year shortlist
Stormers and South Africa fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been nominated for the 2026 Investec Player of the Year award.
Josh Raisey
21 Jan 2026, 1:53
Opinion
Our Investec Champions Cup team of the week - round four
The Investec Champions Cup round of 16 ties have been confirmed after a final round of pool stage action that produced drama right…
Josh Raisey
19 Jan 2026, 4:05
Leinster tipped to break France's Investec Champions Cup monopoly
The Irish province are slight favourites with the bookmakers to lift the trophy for a fifth time, ahead of Bordeaux-Begles, who ar…
Jon Newcombe
19 Jan 2026, 1:35
Exclusive
URC lining up non-English club to replace axed Welsh region
Georgian outfit Black Lion have been lined up to join the United Rugby Championship after the RFU blocked a move for Ealing Trailf…
Neil Fissler
16 Jan 2026, 9:11
