Colin Newboult 16 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus issues Rugby World Cup warning to Springboks as head coach weighs up difficult balancing act in 2025 Rassie Erasmus has sounded a warning ahead of the start of the Springboks' Test season. South Africa
Colin Newboult 16 Jun 2025 Scott Robertson admits to Springboks ‘imitation’ as All Blacks boss reveals what Rassie Erasmus has done ‘beautifully’ Scott Robertson has praised Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks, and claims the All Blacks will mix “imitation” and “innovation”. New Zealand
David Skippers 15 Jun 2025 Springboks squad: Winners and losers as world champions’ ‘yo-yo’ forward among Rassie Erasmus’ surprise selections while ‘talented’ siblings miss out Our winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' 45-man Springboks squad for their mid-year internationals. South Africa
David Skippers 15 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus adds Edinburgh star to reduced Springboks squad for mid-year Tests Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has reduced his squad to 45 players with Edinburgh front-row Boan Venter earning his maiden call-up. South Africa
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus believes semi-pro call-up ‘slipped through the net’ but will ‘definitely play for the Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus believes that Ntokozo Makhaza will 'definitely' play for the Springboks one day. South Africa
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus dismisses ‘personal issues’ with Evan Roos after initial Springboks snub Rassie Erasmus has rubbished reports that there is a personal issue with Evan Roos. South Africa
Jared Wright 13 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus confirms five long-term Springboks injuries in a detailed update including Cameron Hanekom Rassie Erasmus has provided an injury update ahead of the international season. South Africa
Colin Newboult 07 Jun 2025 Bulls player ratings: Dominant front-row sends Springboks stars ‘into reverse’ as Rassie Erasmus in ‘rare oversight’ with ‘wonderful’ playmaker Bulls player ratings following their United Rugby Championship semi-final victory over the Sharks. Bulls
Jared Wright 05 Jun 2025 Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus selects ‘ultimate bolters’ while Evan Roos remains out in the cold Our winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' first Springboks squad of the year. South Africa
Jared Wright 05 Jun 2025 Springboks: Rassie Erasmus names 54-man squad including semi-pro sensation as one of nine uncapped players Rassie Erasmus has named his first official Springboks squad of the year. South Africa
Colin Newboult 02 Jun 2025 Rassie Erasmus gets involved in Sharks ‘wink-gate’ controversy after fierce backlash to Springbok’s antics The fallout continues following the Sharks' antics during Saturday's URC penalty shootout win over Munster with Rassie Erasmus getting involved. Sharks
Colin Newboult 31 May 2025 Nigel Owens urges World Rugby to ditch ‘total disaster’ law as ex-Test referee backs Rassie Erasmus over ‘ball-in-play’ metric Nigel Owens believes that World Rugby's tinkering has had an adverse effect due to one of the recent law amendments. International
Louis Chapman Coombe 31 May 2025 Springboks: Premiership star setting sights on convincing Rassie Erasmus after England hopes dashed Jacques Vermeulen will head to Sale Sharks after six years with the Exeter Chiefs. South Africa
Colin Newboult 30 May 2025 Jean de Villiers: ‘Amazing story’ of shock Springboks call-up shows Rassie Erasmus’ ‘vision’ Jean de Villiers hails Rassie Erasmus' forward planning after the Springboks' recent alignment camp. South Africa
Colin Newboult 25 May 2025 Springboks playmaker lined up to face-off with Rassie Erasmus’ world champions as Barbarians come calling The Springboks could be lining up against one of their own next month. South Africa
Jared Wright 23 May 2025 Springboks ‘on the right track’ as Rassie Erasmus delivers verdict on newbies and alignment camps Rassie Erasmus is pleased with the progress made at the Springboks two alignment camps. South Africa
Colin Newboult 22 May 2025 Schalk Burger claims Johann van Graan ‘for sure’ in contention to succeed Rassie Erasmus as Springboks great worries about coaching pathways Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers discuss the Springboks' options post-Rassie Erasmus and whether South Africa produces enough top quality coaches. South Africa
Jared Wright 22 May 2025 Sam Cane and legendary Ireland duo added to Baabaas squad for Springboks clash as Robbie Deans promises more ‘high-profile’ additions Ex-All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been added to the Baabaas squad to face the Springboks along with Conor Murray and Peter O'Mahony. Barbarians
Colin Newboult 21 May 2025 Jean de Villiers claims Rassie Erasmus has ‘opened a can of worms’ with Juarno Augustus selection Rassie Erasmus selected a Springboks alignment squad last week and it contained some surprise inclusions. South Africa
Jared Wright 15 May 2025 Springboks alignment camp: Winners and losers including Rassie Erasmus’ ‘astonishing’ call-up and ‘puzzling’ omission Our winners and losers from the 54 players invited by Rassie Erasmus for the second alignment camp. South Africa
Jared Wright 15 May 2025 Springboks: Rassie Erasmus shocks with semi-pro sensation and Juarno Augustus call-ups while Evan Roos misses second alignment camp Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus has named a group of 54 players for the second alignment camp. South Africa
Colin Newboult 14 May 2025 All Blacks great: Andy Farrell has used ‘classic Rassie Erasmus’ move with ‘clever’ exclusion of son Owen Justin Marshall believes that Andy Farrell has taken a Rassie Erasmus-like approach with son Owen. British and Irish Lions
Simon Thomas 13 May 2025 ‘Signing of the season’ hopes Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus will recognise his ‘talent’ The former Cheetahs front rower hopes to impress the Springboks coaches in Durban. South Africa
Colin Newboult 09 May 2025 Sharks v Ospreys: Five takeaways as Rassie Erasmus ‘holds his breath’ over Eben Etzebeth injury Planet Rugby's five takeaways following the Sharks' victory over Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 02 May 2025 Springboks to face ex-All Blacks-coached Barbarians in historic Cape Town clash Sam Whitelock will assist the Robbie Deans coached Baa Baas against the Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 30 Apr 2025 Rassie Erasmus faces Pieter-Steph du Toit call as Springboks star misses entire Japan season Pieter-Steph du Toit has returned to training but won't be taking the pitch for Toyota Verblitz. South Africa
Louis Chapman Coombe 27 Apr 2025 Springboks powerhouse handed major injury boost ahead of July Tests Jasper Wiese had previously said he would be out for the rest of the season following a neck injury. South Africa
Jared Wright 26 Apr 2025 Lions v Connacht: Five takeaways as rising star ‘justifies’ Springboks interest to keep ‘slimmest’ play-off hopes alive Our five takeaways from the Lions' victory over Connacht. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 20 Apr 2025 Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks stocks boosted as brothers finally become eligible A huge boost for the brothers and Rassie Erasmus. South Africa
Jared Wright 19 Apr 2025 Lions v Benetton: Five takeaways as Italians ‘issue a warning’ to Springboks while rookie lays down a marker for Rassie Erasmus Our five takeaways following Benetton's victory over the Lions in the URC. United Rugby Championship
