Lions finally roar in Currie Cup
The Lions scored a bonus-point win against Griquas in their best performance of the Currie Cup. The visitors, bottom of the table leading into... Read more
King Cheetahs Pro 14 caning
The Cheetahs and Kings for the second successive week were given an Irish beating in the Guinness Pro 14. The Cheetahs, having won five... Read more
Springboks in Perth stalemate
What a let down in Perth, as the Springboks and Wallabies drew 23-all in a Rugby Championship stalemate that will feel equally hollow to... Read more
All Blacks late flourish floors Pumas
The All Blacks scored six tries to one in a bonus-point 39-22 victory against the Pumas in New Plymouth. The Pumas led 16-15 at... Read more
Pollard adds muscle to Bok bench
Handre Pollard is the predictable inclusion in the Springboks match 23 to play Australia, while lock workhorse Franco Mostert’s energy has been saved for... Read more
Fantastic Folau chases record
The question the Australia media is asking is whether or not the Springboks can stop Israel Folau. Perhaps they should be asking whether their... Read more
Embracing Eben & his Boks
Eben Etzebeth’s captaincy of the Springboks should be celebrated rather than debated. Worcester Director of Rugby and former Springbok assistant coach Gary Gold, in... Read more
It’s time to bury the Currie Cup
The problem with the Currie Cup is not in the quality of the competition but in the continued pretence that it is still a... Read more
Rating South Africa’s best RWC moments
South Africa’s leadership presents its Rugby World Cup 2023 Bid to World Rugby’s Council later this month. I’ve picked my five best Springbok World... Read more
Scarlets slaughter Kings
The Scarlets, champions of last season’s Pro12, gave the Southern Kings a bloodied introduction to the new Guinness Pro14. The hosts, playing out of... Read more
Sharks crush Cheetahs
The Sharks were too strong for the Cheetahs second stringers and the Lions finally got a win in the latest round of the Currie... Read more
Deysel destroys Cheetahs
Ulster’s South African strong man Jean Deysel destroyed the Cheetahs Guinness Pro 14 debut with a man of the match display as the hosts... Read more
Mitch’s Bulls in great escape
The Blue Bulls escaped the near embarrassment of blowing a 20 point lead to edge Griquas in the latest round of Currie Cup action.... Read more
Cheetahs buzzing for Irish adventure
The Cheetahs historic Guinness Pro14 debut will tackle the double Irish challenge of Ulster and Munster. The Cheetahs, who lead the Currie Cup table... Read more
Kings tackle the Champs
The Southern Kings never get it easy, be it when playing in Super Rugby or in the newly expanded Guinness Pro14. The Eastern Cape... Read more
Pollard in as Bosch misses out
Handre Pollard will tour Australia and New Zealand with the Springboks in place of Curwin Bosch. And Pat Lambie looks to be on his... Read more