Cassiem set for Bok start
Uzair Cassiem could be the surprise pick at No 8 for the Springboks’ Castle Lager Rugby Championship opener against the Pumas in Port Elizabeth.... Read more
Changing face of Springboks
The Springboks will play in red against the Pumas in Argentina but the future of Springbok rugby could involve two different Bok teams playing... Read more
More SA teams for North
South African Rugby Union boss Jurie Roux wants four South African franchises playing in Northern Hemisphere competitions and four in Super Rugby. Roux, talking... Read more
Statistically speaking …
Super Rugby’s 2017 Team of the Year, chosen on individual statistical return, does not include one Crusader but I’d back the champions to whip... Read more
Heyneke hails All Blacks
Heyneke Meyer has nailed it when he says the All Blacks are every bit as good as they were a year ago. At least... Read more
Etzebeth captains Boks
Stormers strong man Eben Etzebeth will captain the Springboks in Warren Whiteley’s enforced absence. Etzebeth, who has played more than 50 Tests, lead the... Read more
Heyneke’s global Schools’ festival
South Africa, thanks to former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer and Paarl Boys High, will host the first ever extended World Schools Tournament featuring the... Read more
Respect rules in the Republic
Respect to the Crusaders. Respect to the Lions. Respect to everyone who filled Emirates Airline Park (once known to the world as Ellis Park)... Read more
Lions see RED
The Lions copped a first half red card and a Super Rugby Final defeat to the Crusaders in Johannesburg. The Crusaders won 25-17 after... Read more
Combrinck’s Bok shock
The Lions multi talented outside back Ruan Combrinck is a shock omission from the Springboks Rugby Championship squad but there are call-ups for young... Read more
Lions WILL beat Crusaders
The Lions will beat the Crusaders and claim a first ever Super Rugby title in the professional era. The Lions (then Transvaal) in 1993... Read more
Jaco’s the Man
South Africa’s Jaco Peyper will referee Saturday’s Super Rugby final between the Lions and Crusaders in Johannesburg. Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos, in a statement,... Read more
Who Kings & Cheetahs play in Pro14
The Southern Kings and Cheetahs are officially part of the new Pro14. The South African duo feature in different conferences. This is who they... Read more
Full house will honour Lions
The Lions deserve a full house for Saturday’s final against the Crusaders, simply because of the rugby they have played for the last two... Read more
Making a case for South Africa 2023
Why not South Africa as hosts of Rugby World Cup 2023? Why are France or Ireland better destinations for sport’s biggest global event in... Read more