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Five Players, One Crown. Who Will Be World Rugby's Best?

With the international season approaching its final stretch, the race for World Rugby Player of the Year is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. From the relentless physicality of the Boks to the attacking brilliance of the revived All Blacks and the finishing prowess of the French, there has been no shortage of individual brilliance in 2026. While several players could make a compelling case for the game's highest individual honour, five in particula

Nicholas Halsey

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Five Players, One Crown. Who Will Be World Rugby's Best?

With the international season approaching its final stretch, the race for World Rugby Player of the Year is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. From the relentless physicality of the Boks to the attacking brilliance of the revived All Blacks and the finishing prowess of the French, there has been no shortage of individual brilliance in 2026. While several players could make a compelling case for the game's highest individual honour, five in particula

Nicholas Halsey

3 minutes ago4 min read

Springbok Women prepare for back-to-back clashes against Ireland

The Springbok Women are closing out their WXV campaign and wrapping up an absolutely massive season with two games against Ireland at Athlone Stadium on 24 and 31 October. It’s been two decades since the one and only previous game these teams played against each other, so I think it’s safe to say we’ve been looking forward to this one. That previous game took place at the 2006 Rugby World Cup, with Ireland taking a comfortable 37-0 victory. Of course, given when the last fixt

Belinda Glenn

5 days ago3 min read

Three Players Who Could Be Surprise Springbok Call-Ups This November

With the Boks preparing to head North for the final leg of the Nations Championship, all eyes will soon turn to Rassie and the squad he selects for the November tour. With fixtures against Italy, France and Ireland, followed by a final match at Twickenham, there is plenty at stake. But with the 2027 Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, November could also present an opportunity to introduce some fresh faces into the Springbok environment. Rassie has never been afraid to

Nicholas Halsey

Oct 167 min read

Is It Time to Give the Boks a Break?

With the Springboks preparing for their final four Tests of 2026, Rassie faces an interesting dilemma. Does he send his strongest possible squad North in pursuit of the Nations Championship title, or does he take the opportunity to give some of his most important players a much-needed break? It's a question that will undoubtedly divide supporters, particularly with France and Ireland waiting, but with the 2027 Rugby World Cup now less than a year away, perhaps it's time to st

Nicholas Halsey

Oct 155 min read

Why November Could Cost the Boks a Final.

The Springboks are heading North for the second half of the Nations Championship, and while South African supporters will undoubtedly have their sights set on another trophy, there is a very real possibility that the Boks won't feature in the final. Not because they aren't good enough, but because the road to Twickenham is arguably a much tougher one for Rassie and his men than it is for their greatest rivals, the All Blacks. The Boks face Italy in Turin on 7 November, France

Nicholas Halsey

Oct 145 min read

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