Jared Wright 02 Nov 2025 Springboks prop stocks hit as Rassie Erasmus names Ox Nche’s replacement after ‘tough’ injury Ox Nche has returned to South Africa after sustaining an injury in the victory over Japan. South Africa
Jared Wright 01 Nov 2025 Springboks: Rassie Erasmus issues ‘serious’ update on Ox Nche after thrashing Japan Rassie Erasmus has issued an update on Ox Nche after the Springboks prop was forced off the pitch in the victory over Japan. South Africa
James While 31 Oct 2025 Opinion: Why Springboks prop Ox Nche is a ‘clear contender’ for World Rugby Player of the Year There are players who lift a team, there are players who define a phase, and then there's Springboks loosehead prop Ox Nche. South Africa
Jared Wright 07 Oct 2025 Ex-All Black offers theory to Springboks scrum success as ‘absolute dominance’ has a ‘consistent theme’ James Parsons pinpoints the 'consistent theme' in the Springboks' scrum success. South Africa
David Skippers 01 Sep 2025 Returning All Blacks star excited to renew rivalry with Springboks adversary who is a ‘big challenge’ Returning All Blacks front-row Tyrel Lomax is relishing the opportunity of facing off with Springboks counterpart Ox Nche in Saturday's Rugby Championship clash at Eden Park. New Zealand
Jared Wright 01 Apr 2025 Ben Tameifuna hails Springboks spine-cracking star who he wanted to change jerseys with Tonga captain Ben Tameifuna has hailed the prowress of Springboks prop Ox Nche. South Africa
Louis Chapman Coombe 31 Mar 2025 URC Team of the Week: ‘Barbaric’ Springboks prop stars shine while Irish sides dominate selection Planet Rugby's URC Team of the Week after Round 14. United Rugby Championship
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! Internationals
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. Internationals
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. Internationals
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 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. Internationals
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. 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
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. Internationals
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
