Colin Newboult 11 May 2026 ‘Tentative’ timeline set for Ethan Hooker’s return after Welsh wing’s dogshot on Springboks star Ethan Hooker will definitely miss the Nations Championship after being the victim of a cheap shot. South Africa
Colin Newboult 23 Apr 2026 Ospreys boss slams ‘disgraceful’ abuse of Welsh wing and claims ‘no malice’ in Ethan Hooker dogshot The Ospreys have leapt to the defence of their player, who has come under fire after injuring the Sharks' Ethan Hooker. Ospreys
Jared Wright 21 Apr 2026 ‘Sharks are done’ – Ex-Springboks slam ‘disgraceful’ shot on Ethan Hooker as ‘the worst thing’ from the weekend The Sharks season is 'done' according to three former Springboks who slammed the unpunished cheapshot on Ethan Hooker. Sharks
Jared Wright 21 Apr 2026 Ethan Hooker injury forces Sharks to make ‘official request’ to URC after Welsh winger’s dogshot goes unpunished The Sharks have reportedly demanded that the incident be investigated by the United Rugby Championship. Sharks
Jared Wright 21 Apr 2026 Welsh winger defends dogshot that injured Springbok claiming he was ‘fully legal’ amid ‘shameful’ backlash Luke Morgan has fired back at South African fans who have slammed his actions causing an injury for Ethan Hooker. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 20 Apr 2026 Springboks star suffers serious injury after nasty dogshot as JP Pietersen slams lack of ‘protection’ Ethan Hooker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a cheap shot. South Africa
Jared Wright 26 Mar 2026 Ethan Hooker returns as Sharks suffer fresh Springboks blow in crucial URC Race to Eight bid JP Pietersen has stuck to largely the same starting lineup with the exception of one injured Springbok. Sharks
Jared Wright 08 Mar 2026 ‘I’m a forward playing in the backs’ – Springboks Young Player of the Year open to Andre Esterhuizen-esque shift Ethan Hooker is open to exploring a hybrid role with the Springboks. South Africa
Jared Wright 05 Mar 2026 Springboks: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu snubbed as Malcolm Marx and Ethan Hooker win big at SA Rugby Awards Malcolm Marx, Ethan Hooker, Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks were the big winners at the SA Rugby Awards in Cape Town. South Africa
Planet Rugby 26 Sep 2025 Why ‘X-factor’ Ethan Hooker could have ‘quite the career’ for Springboks Springboks youngster Ethan Hooker speaks about his journey to the top while Sharks youth coach Mzamo Majola waxes lyrical about the back. South Africa
Jared Wright 24 Jun 2025 Springboks squad: Winners and losers as Lood de Jager makes long-awaited return while Rassie Erasmus flexes depth Our winners and losers from Rassie Erasmus' selections. South Africa
Colin Newboult 16 Jun 2025 URC Team of the Season: Current All Blacks and Springboks stars make the ‘biggest impact’ as Bulls powerhouse was easily the ‘most destructive’ Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Season after another exciting campaign. United Rugby Championship
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 09 May 2025 Sharks player ratings: Springboks hopeful stars as Bomb Squad ‘fires’ where starters stuttered Our Sharks player ratings following the victory over the Ospreys. Sharks
Colin Newboult 15 Feb 2025 Sharks player ratings: ‘Magnificent’ loose forward shines in Siya Kolisi’s absence while consistent Ethan Hooker looks ‘ready-made’ for Springboks Our player ratings for the Sharks following their remarkable victory over the Bulls. Sharks
Jared Wright 19 Jan 2025 Sharks player ratings: Returning Springbok the ‘shining light’ as ‘woeful’ defence torn to shreds by Damian Penaud ‘insanity’ Our Sharks player ratings from their defeat to Bordeaux. Sharks
Colin Newboult 09 Jan 2025 Ex-Springboks coaches predict 2025 debutants including ‘Cheslin Kolbe-esque’ flyer and prop who is ‘up there with Frans Malherbe’ Former Springboks coaches pick the players who could debut for South Africa in 2025. South Africa
David Skippers 02 Jan 2025 Springboks: Five players who could make their Test debuts in 2025 including two ‘abrasive overseas-based ball carriers’ Planet Rugby has selected five possible debutants for the Springboks in 2025. South Africa
Jared Wright 28 Dec 2024 Sharks player ratings: Springboks rookie shines despite defeat as Aphelele Fassi’s fine 2024 meets a ‘cruel end’ Our Sharks player ratings from their clash against the Stormers in Cape Town. Sharks
Dylan Coetzee 10 Oct 2024 ‘He’s got all the qualities of a Springbok centre’ – Rising Sharks star tipped to have long Test future Ethan Hooker’s former coach believes he is destined to be a Springbok. Sharks
Dylan Coetzee 05 Oct 2024 Springboks: Five Sharks players who boosted their selection chances in narrow win over the Dragons Five Sharks players who may have boosted their Springboks selection chances. South Africa
