Adam Kyriacou 19 Apr 2026 Malcolm Marx scores to continue Springboks team-mate’s side’s drought while Dave Rennie gets one over ex-All Blacks coaches Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx scored a crucial try as Kubota Spears inflicted an historic defeat on Tokyo Sungoliath in Japan Rugby League One. Japan
Jared Wright 06 Mar 2026 SA Rugby Awards: Winners and losers as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu falls ‘victim’ to Springboks depth while star builds on ‘greatest legacy’ Following the SA Rugby Awards ceremony, we pick out our winners and losers from the evening where the Springboks dominated. 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
Jared Wright 12 Jan 2026 Malcolm Marx and All Blacks snub star to remain unbeaten in Japan along with Damian de Allende’s Wild Knights Springbok Malcolm Marx starred for Kubota Spears while the Wild Knights also remain unbeaten. Japan
James While 31 Dec 2025 Planet Rugby’s Top 50 men’s players of 2025: ‘Unstoppable force’ takes top spot as Springboks dominate 10-1 selection The official Planet Rugby Top 50 men’s players of 2025 reaches its climax. In the run-up to the new year, here's our run-down of our 10-1 selection. Internationals
Jared Wright 28 Dec 2025 Malcolm Marx’s Kubota Spears thrash Cheslin Kolbe’s Suntory in one-sided 99-point epic The Kubota Spears thrashed Suntory Sungoliath 79-20. Japan
David Skippers 16 Dec 2025 State of the Nation: Rassie Erasmus left with ‘plenty to smile about’ as Springboks cement status as world’s best team Planet Rugby's deep dive into the Springboks following their November campaign as Rassie Erasmus' charges continued with their outstanding form. South Africa
Jared Wright 13 Dec 2025 Rating every Springboks forward in 2025: World’s best ends long wait while veteran’s performances ‘significantly deteriorate’ Rating every Springboks player who featured in 2025, starting with 31 forwards. South Africa
Colin Newboult 30 Nov 2025 Ireland star James Ryan ‘did not apologise’ to Malcolm Marx over horror cleanout as full judgement revealed James Ryan was red carded and banned for three weeks for a horror cleanout on Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx. Ireland
James While 24 Nov 2025 Autumn Nations Series Team of the Week: World Rugby Player of the Year one of SIX Springboks named while England debutant scoops individual honour After chaotic scenes in both Dublin and Twickenham, a hat-trick hero for Wales and Japan taking a big scalp in Georgia, we pick our Team of the Week. Internationals
Jared Wright 22 Nov 2025 Springboks player ratings: Malcolm Marx spearheads ‘sheer massacre’ as Ireland choked into submission Springboks player ratings as Rassie Erasmus' men finally win in Dublin. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 22 Nov 2025 World Rugby Awards: Malcolm Marx beats fellow Springboks to top gong as All Blacks continue dominance Springboks hooker Malcolm Marx is crowned World Rugby Men's 15s Player of the Year while All Blacks lock Fabian Holland wins the Breakthrough gong. Internationals
Louis Chapman Coombe 06 Oct 2025 ‘Far from perfect’ Springboks target ‘growth’ but pleased to be building while winning The Boks might have won the Rugby Championship title, but they are still targetting improvements. South Africa
Liam Heagney 08 Sep 2025 Malcolm Marx accepts ‘formal responsibility’ for area of the game where Springboks rank worst in the Rugby Championship Malcolm Marx has fessed up and admitted that the Springboks need to become more accurate at the lineout in the Rugby Championship. South Africa
Jared Wright 06 Sep 2025 Rassie Erasmus: ‘I’m not sure what Willie le Roux was trying to do’ Rassie Erasmus rues 14 easy points that the Springboks conceded and weighs in on the faultering lineout. 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
James While 19 Jun 2025 Nacho Brex’s Team of My Life: Fearsome Springbok, the ‘hardest man to defend’ and the greatest I have seen Our Team of My Life series continues with former Italy star Juan Ignacio Brex joining us to pick his Dream XV that he shared a pitch with. Italy
Jared Wright 03 Jun 2025 All Blacks snub leaves New Zealand after ‘lack of feedback’ as Malcolm Marx signs new deal Shaun Stevenson will return to Japan following the conclusion of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Japan
Louis Chapman Coombe 25 May 2025 All Blacks and Springboks stars to renew fierce rivalry in Japan showpiece after inspired semi-final performances There will be some big hitters facing each other in the Japan League One final next weekend. Japan
Jared Wright 19 May 2025 Sam Cane and Cheslin Kolbe’s stunning tries not enough in heartbreaking quarter-final defeat The former All Blacks skipper and Springboks star scored tries in the defeat to Kubota. Japan
Colin Newboult 13 Apr 2025 Cheslin Kolbe produces more INSANE wizardry to steal ball after huge hit on Springboks powerhouse Cheslin Kolbe was at it again in Japan with another superb effort. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Apr 2025 Malcolm Marx reveals the Springboks’ conversation he has gladly ‘never been part of’ Malcolm Marx is happy that Rassie Erasmus hasn't pressed him about adding another string to his bow. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Apr 2025 Malcolm Marx hails the ‘method to Rassie Erasmus’ madness’ and the Springboks boss’ outside of the box approach Malcolm Marx hails Rassie Erasmus as the 'best coach' has worked with and reveals the method to his madness. South Africa
Jared Wright 29 Mar 2025 Malcolm Marx recreates Springboks’ 2019 maul masterclass by spearheading demolition in Japan The Kubota Spears channelled the 2019 Springboks' energy with a mind-blowing 40-metre maul. South Africa
David Skippers 14 Mar 2025 Springboks: Every SA Rugby Player of the Year Award winner as Cheslin Kolbe breaks 11-year drought Planet Rugby takes a look at all the winners of the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year accolade since the award's inception in 1992. South Africa
Jared Wright 03 Mar 2025 WATCH: Richie Mo’unga botches TWO clear try-scoring opportunities before Malcolm Marx runs through him It was a mixed bag in the Japan Rugby League One this weekend for All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga. New Zealand
Dylan Coetzee 14 Dec 2024 Readers’ Team of the Year: A whopping 10 Springboks feature including ‘timeless great’ and ‘cake loving’ prop Our readers selected their Team of the Year. Internationals
Jared Wright 10 Dec 2024 Springboks: 33 stats and facts from 2024 as Rassie Erasmus’ men enjoy record-breaking year 33 stats and facts from the Springboks' 2024 international season. South Africa
Jared Wright 09 Dec 2024 Readers’ Team of the Year: Eben Etzebeth or Maro Itoje? Vote for your forwards following a ‘sensational’ 2024 Test season Cast your vote for the Team of the Year. Internationals
Jared Wright 25 Nov 2024 World Rugby Dream XV: Springboks dominate as All Blacks star is overlooked with four Ireland players included World Rugby have announced the Men's and Women's Dream 15s for 2024 with the Springboks and England dominating the two teams respectively. Internationals
