News:

Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-man Springbok squad for a season-opening double-header in Gqeberha. 21 uncapped players included in the squadAphelele Fassi has been granted a sabbatical by the Sharks to play in Japan and will return to Durban in June next year.Bordeaux have signed two young players from South Africa - Benjamin Coetzee and Diaan Augustyn on junior contractsEmbrose Papier, has a contract with the Bulls until 2027, however The Sharks in Durban have offered to pay a fee to release him early - Sharks desperate?Ardie Savea and Dave Rennie are Japanese League one winnersStormers head...

 double World Cup-winning centre Damian de Allende could also make his way back to the Mother City.
Ivan van Rooyen admitted the Lions were taught a harsh lesson by Leinster after their 59-10 defeat in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in DublinSpringbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu injured his ankle in the act of scoring a second-half try and was walking with crutches after the match,Ruan Jacobs will be the Sharks’ new talent recruiter.Ruan Venter’s knee injury has messed up Rassie Erasmus’ plans to use him at No 4 lock for the Springboks.Lions and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has littl...

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Cheslin Kolbe on the verge of returning to the Stormers.Embrose Papier in Bok alignment campThe Sharks are attempting to bring Sanele Nohamba back to Durban.Tòmas Lavanini is expected to arrive in Cape Town in December once his international commitments with Argentina are completeSebastian Vermeulen - the Tallest school boy has signed with the SharksSuper Rugby’s next partnership will be with Japan

🎙️ Rugby Scoop – This Week’s Episode

📰 News Round-Up

 🇪🇸 Spain bids for 2035 Rugby World Cup
The Spanish Rugby Federation has officially launched its bid—huge moment for Tier 2 growth and European expansion.  🤕 JD Schickerling ruled out for 6 months
Serious knee injury vs Connacht—big blow to depth and physicality.  🏆 England national rugby union team 62–24 Wales national rugby union team
England seal the Triple Crown and extend their ridiculous winning run…
👉 The question: who actually stops them right now? 💰 Rugby Australia posts $70M+ surplus
Massive turnaround driven by the British & Irish Lio...

Holly Davidson First woman to referee a TOP 14 matchHurricanes confirms that Riley Higgins will join Edinburgh following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific and NPC seasonsThe Fijian Drua record their second ever away victory in their historyMoana PasifikEddie Jones believes “35 is the new 30” now - seeing that Brodie Retallick could make his way back into the Allblacks this seasonMoodie picked up a hamstring niggle during the first half of Friday night’s 47-7 win against the DragonsSA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the current demands on leading Springboks are “not sustainable”. What does this mean? Boks play less URC games?Heyn...

Coach Johan Ackermann has reportedly asked Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone to convince seasoned South African playmaker Curwin Bosch to make the move to Loftus Versfeld. (Ackers Done with Pollard already? )Despite France beating England 48-46 in a thriller in Paris to retain the Six Nations title, Ireland remain the highest-ranked side from the northern hemisphere, behind the No 1-ranked Springboks and No 2-ranked All BlacksRassie celebrates 8 years with Springboks this year, would you have thought the Boks would be in this position in World Tugby when he got appointed?Wales ended a three-year wait for a win in the Six...

RFU Backs Steve Borthwick

Wales Big Effort Against Ireland 

Scotaland Too Good For France 

Italy Make History In Rome

Super Rugby: Blues, Reds, Canes 

This Sunday we look at news making headlines: Faf de Klerk linked to the Cheetahs, Dylan Mart linked to Bulls. 

We also cover Shape Of The Game - The Media uproar about rumours that New Zealand and Australia want to get rid of scrums. 

URC - Permoances around South African Teams

Super Rugby - Brumbies in fine form 

Allblacks Coach: Rennie or Joseph - we share our views on this.

Finish off with Six Nations Preview 

 Racing 92 & Hacjivah Dayimani part ways

Racing 92 and Hacjivah Dayimani have mutually agreed to end their collaboration. The decision is reportedly for personal reasons, allowing the South African loose forward to return home and be closer to family. 

 Blues coaching succession talk

Reports suggest Ian Foster and Tony Brown (often linked through All Blacks structures) are being discussed as potential candidates for the Blues head coach role when Vern Cotter departs at the end of the season. 

Fabian Holland injury blow

Highlanders and All Blacks lock Fabian Holl...

New signing  Gianni Lombard joins the Hollywoodbets Sharks on a 3 year deal starting next season!World Rugby released the World Cup schedule. Wallabies v Allblacks will not be the opening match in 2027 RWC - thoughts?Mathieu Reynal has hit out at Southern Hemisphere, saying they want more tries and passing instead of Mauls & Scrums (summary) thoughts?Wallace Sititi, Codie Taylor and Patrick Tuipulotu responded to the talk around Ardie Savea's role in Scott Robertson's axing - calling it totally unfair to solely blame ArdieITV will show adverts during play in its Six Nations coverage - we know this is done i...

We cover the Shape of the game currently, we also look into some headline news in the past week. We talk about Bundee Aki ban from Irish Rugby Union. 

We cover latest new, URC - SA derby. Gladgow now leading the URC. We also looked into the Six Nations squads and touched on what to expect in Super Rugby. 

We look in the the Allblacks situation: 

- Razor fired

- Who are likely candidates to take over 

- Ardie Savea the face of the players revolt 

The Stormers could go into Semi-Fianls In Championship 

Sharks | Bulls | 

Munster under McMillan 

In this first episode of 2026, we look back at what stood out in 2025, then we dive into the Bulls saga - Jake, Johan Ackerman. The Sharks arent serious about improving. 

Is Nick Evans joining Razors coaching staff? 

This Sunday we dive into the the Weekends action: 

- Springboks get over the Dublin Hoodoo 

- Where To For Andy Farrell and this irish team 

- Allblacks win but he needs to be decisive on positioning of players

France depth? Wallabies In Trouble 

Referees and whats the mandate? 

We look at the springboks win with 14 men against Italy

Allblacks losing to England 

Predictions for next week 

We cover autumnn series fixtures, South Africa vs France, Allblacks vs Scotland

This week we look into the URC bans of two Springboks, Mapimpi and Wessels. Then we breakdown Warriors vs Bulls match. Stormers looking very good at the moment. Sharks still the Sharks. We close off with predictions for the kick off, Autumn Series next week 

This week, Scoop and Huw take you though URC matches and touch on international chat. 

Sacha Comments From SA Rugby Pundits 

Is Trokkie Augustus the best 8 for the future, ahead of Roos and Hanekom? 

Wallabies get Carter Gordon back 

The Greatest Rivalry Tour - Springbok vs Allblacks 

This week we look at Rugby Championship Comp as a whole 

We look at the results of Rugby Championship, Springboks, Allblacks, Wallabies, Pumas. 

We also look into womens rugby 

This week we cover round 4 of rugby championship 

We discuss the Eden Park test as Allblacks remain unbeaten in 51 Tests at the Garden. 

Australia Do it the hard way, AGAIN

We cover the second round of Rugby Championship 

We look at the Womens Rugby World Cup 

This episode we take a deep dive into Joe Schmidts master plan to beat the Springboks. Allblacks forward pack dominant against Pumas 

We breakdown Wallabies win over Lions

Springboks First Choice 10 

Allblack Injuries 

Currie Cup 

Bunnings NPC 

We take a deep dive into the second test of Lions and Australia. This week Scoop, Vuyo and Huw breakdown the game. 

Plenty to cover this episode, Springboks innovation, France B Team, Allblacks win big, Lions Tour 

This week, international rugby is back full swing, on the Scoop we break down some of this weekends fixtures. 

Allblacks and razor have a lot a work to do this week

Jake Whiet Fall out 

Srpingboks not convincing after Baa Baas week. 

and more 

This Sunday we look at Super Rugby Final, we look at British and Irish Lions match against Argentina. Jake White under fire at Bulls 

This week we look at Leinster's win against Blue Bulls, Chiefs beating Brumbies, Crusaders scrape past Blues. 

Jake White comments 

URC - Play offs 

Super Rugby Finals Series 

Ambrose Papier 

Lukhanyo Am 

This week: 

URC Play Offs 

Super Rugby Finals Series 

Jaden Hendrickse 

Willie Le Roux 

This week we covered all news al=round the Oval Globe; 

- Investec Chamopionship 

URC Play Off Predictions 

Super Rugby 

World Club Competition