David Skippers 08 Mar 2025 Sharks v Lions: Five takeaways as returning Springboks star ‘dominates’ Lions ‘behemoth’ as hosts clinch SA Shield Our five takeaways from the Sharks' narrow 25-22 victory over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 08 Mar 2025 Sharks v Lions: Winners and losers as ‘blockbuster’ Siya Kolisi stars while Springboks coaches ‘spoilt for choice’ with ‘sensational’ nines Our winners and losers after the Sharks' 25-22 victory over the Lions. South Africa
David Skippers 07 Mar 2025 Key Springboks forward returns for the Sharks after two months out but another remains on the sidelines The Sharks will welcome back Springboks front-row Ox Nche when they take on the Lions in Saturday's rescheduled United Rugby Championship in Durban. United Rugby Championship
Jared Wright 05 Feb 2025 Eben Etzebeth’s return unclear as Sharks provide update on ‘very serious’ injury while Ox Nche is treated ‘conservatively’ The Sharks have provided an update on their injured Springboks including Eben Etzebeth. Sharks
Colin Newboult 11 Jan 2025 Sharks player ratings: Siya Kolisi ‘outplayed’ as Springboks stars struggle in Toulouse defeat Planet Rugby's player ratings for the Sharks after they succumbed 20-8 to Toulouse in the Investec Champions Cup. Champions Cup
Jared Wright 09 Jan 2025 Ox Nche hails ‘best in the world’ Toulouse as French and Springboks DNA collide Ox Nche has acknowledged the huge battle that awaits the Sharks on Saturday. Sharks
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
Colin Newboult 23 Dec 2024 URC Team of the Week: Jordie Barrett ‘mightily impressive’ on second start while Ox Nche on the receiving end of ‘scrummaging masterclass’ The URC Team of the Week following seven more thrilling games. United Rugby Championship
Colin Newboult 21 Dec 2024 Sharks v Bulls: Winners and losers as Springboks stars ‘munched’ and ‘pressure increases’ on Jake White Our winners and losers from the Sharks' United Rugby Championship victory over the Bulls. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 20 Dec 2024 Springboks: Eben Etzebeth could write his own history as SA Rugby reveals awards nominees for 2024 SA Rugby have announced their nominees for their 2024 awards. South Africa
David Skippers 17 Dec 2024 Planet Rugby Awards: Springboks, Ox Nche, Joe Marler, Toulouse and Glasgow Warriors lead the way in 2024 Here's the Planet Rugby Awards winners for 2024! International
Jared Wright 16 Dec 2024 Springboks prop Ox Nche rejects mega-money move after signing long-term deal Ox Nche has decided his long-term future after signing a deal until June 2028. Sharks
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. International
Adam Kyriacou 13 Dec 2024 Planet Rugby Readers’ Awards: Rassie Erasmus and Springboks honoured while player not nominated by World Rugby ends up with ‘biggest slice’ of Men’s Player of the Year vote Your votes have been counted. Here's the Planet Rugby Readers' Awards winners for 2024! Argentina
Adam Kyriacou 10 Dec 2024 Readers’ Awards: Last chance for Rassie Erasmus? Cast your vote and get justice for props Continuing our theme of opening things up to the rugby floor, here is your chance to vote for the winners of the 2024 Planet Rugby Readers' Awards. International
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. International
Jared Wright 27 Nov 2024 Alternate World Rugby Awards: Rassie Erasmus takes top award as Springboks star beats Pieter-Steph du Toit and Portugal try steals the show Planet Rugby writers have put their heads together and come up with their alternate winners. International
Jared Wright 25 Nov 2024 World Rugby Awards: Winners and losers as Rassie Erasmus and ‘more fitting’ recipients are ‘robbed’ while ‘thoroughly deserving’ stars take top gongs We pick out our winners and losers from the 2023 World Rugby Awards. International
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. International
Jared Wright 20 Nov 2024 Springboks: Ox Nche misses Wales Test as Rassie Erasmus alters his starting XV and releases five players Rassie Erasmus has made a change to his Springboks team to face Wales. South Africa
Jared Wright 18 Nov 2024 Springboks: Ox Nche update ahead of Wales after ‘deep cut injury’ against England Springboks assistant coach Deon Davids has provided an update on prop Ox Nche. South Africa
Jared Wright 18 Nov 2024 World Rugby Awards: Winners and losers as Springboks rewarded despite ‘shocking snub’ plus the ‘grossly underrepresented’ We pick out our winners and losers after the nominees for the World Rugby Awards nominee were announced. International
Louis Chapman Coombe 16 Nov 2024 Springboks: Rassie Erasmus delivers injury update on star prop Ox Nche Ox Nche was withdrawn in the first-half against England. South Africa
Jared Wright 16 Nov 2024 Springboks player ratings: ‘World-class’ Cheslin Kolbe ‘rips’ England to shreds as the bench ‘proves’ to be the difference again Our Springboks players from their victory over England at Twickenham Stadium. South Africa
Jared Wright 11 Nov 2024 Springboks: Predicted team as Rassie Erasmus ‘beefs up his pack’ with wholesale changes for England showdown We attempt to predict Rassie Erasmus' Springboks team to face England. South Africa
Jared Wright 10 Nov 2024 Springboks player ratings: ‘Brutal’ forward excels as Bomb Squad ‘explodes’ late to down Scotland Our Springboks player ratings from the 32-15 victory over Scotland in the Autumn Nations Series. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 08 Nov 2024 Scotland v Springboks preview: Rassie Erasmus’ men to ‘obliterate’ Scots as ‘Bomb Squad’ goes nuclear at Murrayfield Our preview and prediction for Scotland v South Africa. International
Dylan Coetzee 07 Nov 2024 Predicted Springboks team v Scotland: ‘Agent of Chaos’ gets rare start as Rassie Erasmus backs usual suspects up front Predicting Rassie Erasmus’ starting lineup for the Springboks Test against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend. South Africa
David Skippers 27 Oct 2024 URC Team of the Week: Sharks’ Springboks contingent show their class as ‘outstanding Welshman’ also catches the eye Planet Rugby's United Rugby Championship Team of the Week following the Round Six action. United Rugby Championship
Dylan Coetzee 20 Oct 2024 URC Team of the Week: Siya Kolisi back with a bang as ‘sensational’ Irishman turns heads again Our URC Team of the Week for Round FIve. United Rugby Championship
