Frans Malherbe

Springboks prop battle: Frans Malherbe and ‘Cape Town legend’ Steven Kitshoff square off for the first time

Former Stormers captain Steven Kitshoff will face his old team for the first time as Ulster travel to Cape Town this weekend.

United Rugby Championship: South African storylines with Rugby World Cup winners returning as regular season warms up

Planet Rugby takes a closer look at what the approaching round means for the South African sides and offers storylines to keep an eye on.

Planet Rugby Readers’ Team of 2023: World Cup-winning Springboks dominate

Planet Rugby's unveils the Readers' Team of the Year.

The 50 best rugby players of the year, part four: 20-11

The fourth decade of our countdown of the top 50 players in the world, counting down from 20 to 11.

Stormers’ Rugby World Cup winner to miss Bulls clash due to injury

Springboks tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has been ruled out of the Stormers' URC clash with the Bulls in Cape Town on Saturday due to injury.

Five Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks in the running for top SA Rugby award

Pieter-Steph du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Frans Malherbe and Damian Willemse were nominated for SA Rugby's Men’s Player of the Year Award for 2023.

Springboks and All Blacks dominate French publication’s Rugby World Cup XV

Ten players from the Rugby World Cup final feature in the team.

Planet Rugby’s Alternative Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby’s farce

Planet Rugby selects an alternate 2023 Dream Team of the Year after World Rugby's selections were widely criticised by the public.

The OUTRAGEOUSLY talented France and Springboks combined Rugby World Cup XV

Our combined Springboks and France XV from the quarter-final teamsheets.

Two Cents Rugby picks his form World XV heading into the World Cup

Two Cents picks his form XV from the superstars heading into the tournament.

Springboks v Los Pumas preview: South Africa to end Rugby Championship on a high at Ellis Park

Planet Rugby previews the final Rugby Championship match of the year as the Springboks host Los Pumas in their final home game of the year at Ellis Park.

WATCH: Comedian has Springboks in stitches in brilliant World Cup advert

Thirsti Water released a hilarious advert with South African comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout and several Springboks stars ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

United Rugby Championship: Seven South African players to watch during the quarter-finals including Damian Willemse, Sikhumbuzo Notshe and Johan Grobbelaar

Ahead of the upcoming URC quarter-finals, we take a look at some of the South African players who are set to be in the spotlight for their teams over the weekend.

Frans Malherbe: One club legend signs new deal with URC champions Stormers

Springbok tighthead prop Frans Malherbe has signed a three-year contract extension with the Stormers.

Planet Rugby Team of the Year: Rieko Ioane, Damian Penaud and Frans Malherbe make it but Ireland boast most representatives

Planet Rugby has named its Team of the Year and there are six differences from our Readers' line-up for 2022, which was announced last week.

Springboks: Siya Kolisi, Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth nominated for top South African Rugby Award

Siya Kolisi, Lukhanyo Am and Eben Etzebeth have been nominated for the SA Rugby Player of the Year Award.

Rugby Championship: Five takeaways from South Africa v Argentina as the two Frans’ endure contrasting games

Five takeaways from the Rugby Championship encounter between South Africa and Argentina.

Springboks: Frans Malherbe and Faf de Klerk preparing for tough Pumas challenge

Frans Malherbe and Faf de Klerk are preparing for a huge challenge when South Africa take on Argentina in Saturday's Test in Buenos Aires.

Springboks: 50 up for Frans Malherbe as Duane Vermeulen returns for New Zealand rematch

Frans Malherbe will run out for his 50th Test cap after being selected for Saturday’s clash between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park.

Frans Malherbe: First Test against All Blacks in Nelspruit will be ‘special’

Springbok front-row Frans Malherbe is looking forward to a “special” first Test at the Mbombela Stadium against old rivals the All Blacks.