David Skippers 15 Mar 2024 All South Africa’s Player of the Year award winners for the past 32 years Planet Rugby takes a look at all the winners of the prestigious SA Rugby Player of the Year accolade since the award's inception in 1992. South Africa
Colin Newboult 14 Mar 2024 ‘It could have ended terribly’ – Lood de Jager opens up on ‘worrying’ condition after initial ‘misdiagnosis’ Springboks lock Lood de Jager is back playing after he was forced to miss the Rugby World Cup. South Africa
Lawrence Nolan 05 Mar 2024 Springboks and All Blacks star in Japan as Ardie Savea scores FOUR and Richie Mo’unga outplays Quade Cooper Unbeaten duo Saitama Wild Knights and Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo are set to face off this weekend after a round that saw a Springbok and All Blacks shine. Japan
Lawrence Nolan 29 Jan 2024 Springboks lock continues scoring form while Will Genia given first red card of his career in latest Japan Rugby League One round Will Genia received a first red card in his career as Hanazono Kintetsu Liners lost to Shizuoka BlueRevs in the latest Japan Rugby League One round. Japan
Lawrence Nolan 15 Jan 2024 Springboks lock celebrates return with a try while All Blacks fly-half scores again Springboks second-row Lood de Jager celebrated his return to action with a try for Japan Rugby League One pace-setters Saitama Wild Knights. Japan
Colin Newboult 04 Jan 2024 Springboks forward returns to action after heart condition wrecked his Rugby World Cup dreams A key Springboks forward will make his comeback in Japan this weekend after missing the entirety of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. South Africa
Jared Wright 14 Aug 2023 Springboks lock misses Rugby World Cup selection with minor heart condition – report Lood de Jager has been a mainstay in the Springboks squad but was not included in the 33-man squad for the World Cup. South Africa
Jared Wright 12 Aug 2023 Springboks coach hits back at ‘conspiracy theories’ around Handre Pollard Jacques Nienaber has hit back at social media 'conspiracy theories' around his Rugby World Cup squad. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 08 Aug 2023 Springboks name 33-man Rugby World Cup squad with key trio missing Influential trio Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager have not been named in the Springboks squad for the Rugby World Cup. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Aug 2023 Winners and losers from the Springboks’ 33-man Rugby World Cup squad Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has made some surprising decisions with a few star names ruled out through injury. South Africa
Jared Wright 08 Aug 2023 Springboks rocked as three crucial players ruled out of Rugby World Cup – report The Springboks have been dealt a triple fitness blow ahead of the Rugby World Cup with three key players reportedly set to miss out on the squad. South Africa
Jared Wright 24 Apr 2023 RANKED: The five most feared lock partnerships in Test rugby Planet Rugby takes a deep dive into the top lock pairings in the sport to measure who has the advantage in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup. Rugby World Cup
Dylan Coetzee 23 Sep 2022 Springboks: Lood de Jager says the team wants to ‘do the country proud’ Springboks second-row Lood de Jager says his side is looking to make the country “proud” in the crunch Durban Test against Argentina. South Africa
David Skippers 27 Aug 2022 South Africa player ratings: Lood de Jager stands out in poor showing against Australia South Africa's ratings after the Rugby Championship loss to Australia. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 25 Aug 2022 Springboks: Frans Steyn and Lood de Jager determined to end away drought against Wallabies that dates back to 2013 Frans Steyn and Lood de Jager speak ahead of the Springboks' Rugby Championship showdown with the Wallabies in Adelaide on Saturday. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 09 Aug 2022 Lood de Jager: All Blacks will be ‘desperate’ to bounce back against Springboks after Nelspruit loss Springboks second-row Lood de Jager is anticipating an All Blacks backlash when the teams' rivalry continues at Ellis Park on Saturday. South Africa
Dylan Coetzee 13 Jul 2022 Springboks: Milestone duo need a win on their big day Springboks duo Lood de Jager and Damian de Allende acknowledged their teammates' milestones but understand a win over Wales is vital. South Africa
Adam Kyriacou 05 Apr 2022 Premiership: South Africa duo Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager to leave Sale Sharks Springbok duo Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the campaign, the Premiership outfit confirmed on Tuesday. Sale Sharks
Dylan Coetzee 23 Feb 2022 Premiership: Sale Sharks set to lose Springbok duo Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager Premiership side Sale Sharks are at risk of losing Springbok duo Faf de Klerk and Lood de Jager after this season, according to Alex Sanderson. Sale Sharks
Planet Rugby 18 Aug 2021 Lood de Jager overcomes injury and Covid to reach milestone After three major injuries in 21 months, South Africa second-row Lood de Jager will earn his 50th cap when they face Argentina on Saturday. South Africa
David Skippers 05 Jul 2021 Boks suspend training after another positive Covid case The Springboks were forced to suspend training on Monday after Sale Sharks second-row Lood de Jager returned a positive test for Covid. South Africa
Colin Newboult 19 Feb 2021 Lood de Jager returns to Sale 23 for huge top-four clash There are four games in the Premiership this weekend as Harlequins, Exeter, Leicester and London Irish host Sale, Saints, Wasps and Bristol. Premiership
