When the Sharks confirmed that head coach John Plumtree will step down at the end of the season, moving into a more advisory capacity, it didn’t come as much of a shock to anyone paying attention. For months now, something has felt off in Durban. The body language, the results, the lack of spark, all have pointed to a franchise slowly losing its pulse. Neil Powell’s shift to focus on other areas within the franchise only adds to the feeling that the Sharks are at a crossroads. The kind where...

The Springboks and France meet again this Saturday in Paris in what promises to be another classic. It’s being billed as the rematch of the greatest game ever played, that unforgettable 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal where the Boks edged Les Bleus by a single point and sent the hosts crashing out of their own tournament. Two years later, the stakes feel just as high. Both sides are brimming with confidence and power, and if history is anything to go by, we’re in for another night of rugby...

Think you’ve got what it takes to call BINGO  before your Tjoms? The Punt-It Bingo Challenge  runs during the Autumn Nations Series , from 31 October to 30 November 2025 .Each block on the board challenges you to show your Bok pride, banter, or game-day passion — and the first six legends to shout Bingo!  will go into the draw for our main prizes. 🎯 HOW TO PLAY 1️⃣ Follow @Rugby_Punt_It  on Instagram, that’s where all the action happens. 2️⃣ We’ll be revealing new Bingo blocks every few...