14 Oct
Western Province were the big winners in Currie Cup action, beating the Sharks in Durban and securing a home semi-final. The Lions and Bulls also qualified.The Sharks were already guaranteed a home semi-final and...
Opinions
09 Oct
Just for one magnificent afternoon, modern rugby’s global audience was treated to a throwback of the glory of a Springboks versus All Blacks Test in South Africa.The occasion was truly special. This will be...
08 Oct
The Springboks won back respect at Newlands against the World Champions and Rugby Championship winners but it was the latter who emerged victorious for the sixth successive time against South Africa.The New Zealanders won...
08 Oct
Malcolm Marx and Eben Etzebeth were the pick of a very impressive Springbok effort in the 25-24 defeat against world champions New Zealand.Springboks
Andries Coetzee: 5
Dillyn Leyds: 6
Jesse Kriel: 6
Jan Serfontein: 6
Courtnall Skosan: 6
Elton Jantjies:...
08 Oct
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen applauded the intensity of the Springboks and labelled South Africa a quality side after his team sneaked a one point victory in Cape Town.Hansen said the match was also...
05 Oct
The Springbok pack of eight is decidedly different to the one shredded to pieces in the Albany 57-0 eyesore less than a month ago. Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has changed the dynamic of his...
04 Oct
All Blacks coach Steve HansenI thought they (South Africa) were pretty dangerous and had they just been more accurate at times, they would have scored some more points. The fact that the score got away...
02 Oct
Critique of the Springboks should not be confused with a disrespect of the players, their passion for the game or their on field effort.
Critique, like adulation, comes packaged with professional sport. People invest emotional...
01 Oct
World Champions New Zealand needed just four matches to win the 6-match Rugby Championship and comfortably dealt with Argentina 36-10 to celebrate the title.The All Blacks scored four tries to lead 29-3 after just...
30 Sep
Neither the Springboks nor the Wallabies lost in Bloemfontein as the two teams played to their second successive draw against each other in this season's Castle Rugby Championship.The match ended 27-all after the two...
28 Sep
Regardless of the make up of the Springboks match 23, expect South Africa to win against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein.And expect them to win comfortably.My Business Day Newspaper column focused on why the Springboks...
27 Sep
Stormers utility back Dillyn Leyds will replace Raymond Rhule in Saturday's Springboks Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Bloemfontein.Leyds has played fullback, wing and flyhalf for the Stormers and most recently was playing...
25 Sep
South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup bid meets and exceeds every one of World Rugby’s primary seven bid objectives.The South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander and CE Jurie Roux, along with South Africa’s...
23 Sep
Curwin Bosch excelled as the Sharks won for the ninth successive time in the Currie Cup and ensured a home semi-final. Western Province crushed Griquas in Cape Town.The Sharks won 18-5 in a wet...
23 Sep
The investment in the Springboks of black owned business heavyweight, the Southern Palace Group of Companies, is huge for the future of the game in South Africa.South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s presence in...
23 Sep
The Cheetahs enjoyed their finest night of the year in winning a Currie Cup and Guinness Pro 14 match against very strong opposition.The Cheetahs, who are playing in both competitions, have opted to play...