Terrific triumphs for stunning Sharks & lethal Lions
The Lions and Sharks revelled in counter attacking brilliance on a South African derby day when potency thumped possession as the name of the... Read more
Rewind: Springbok Danie Rossouw was dynamite & among the world’s best
Danie Rossouw, he of Springboks, Bulls and Toulon fame is among the most decorated players in rugby’s history. He has won every title and... Read more
Rewind: Rassie the Springboks player revisited & it is special
Rassie Erasmus is the coaching genius who influenced the Springboks’ back to back World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023, but Rassie Erasmus the... Read more
Fourie du Preez is the greatest No 9 in the professional era
France’s Antoine Dupont is a wonderful athlete and world-class scrum half, but the best No 9 the sport has since since it turned professional... Read more
EPCR: Sharks show bite but Cheetahs steal the show
The Sharks flew the South African flag in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup, but in Amsterdam it was the Cheetahs who... Read more
BOK BEFOK!!!
Eben Etzebeth: JOU YSTER. Rassie Erasmus: JOU BISCUIT. Siya Kolisi. OUR CAPTAIN; OUR CAPTAIN. Saturday in Mbombela was special for the Springboks, writes Mark... Read more
Rassie is right to invest in magical Manie
Manie Libbok’s selection to start the Rugby Championship finale against Argentina was an obvious one. It creates an environment for him to succeed, writes... Read more
South African rugby adds the awesome to the URC
England’s Premiership clubs want to join the United Rugby Championship and they want South Africa and Italy kicked out. It reads like an April... Read more
Super Siya the jewel in the Boks crown
Siya Kolisi spent the 2015 World Cup carrying tackle bags. Now everything he touches turns to gold. Long may it continue, writes Mark Keohane.... Read more
Pieter-Steph colossal among Bok giants – player ratings
Pieter-Steph du Toit was my player of the match in the Springboks thrilling 31-27 win against the All Blacks, writes Mark Keohane. Here is... Read more
Respect, reverence & thank you to the Springboks & All Blacks
What an occasion. What a match. The Springboks get the Rugby Championship win but the rugby world gets a win from both teams in... Read more
Rugby’s Terrific Titans bring Paris World Cup final to South Africa – don’t miss out!
I have always thought the Rugby World Cup final should be a best of three Test series. That way, there can be no complaints... Read more
Hand over the Rugby Championship trophy to the Boks now
The 2024 Rugby Championship has already been won. It is South Africa's, writes Mark Keohane.
All Blacks equals awesome in the Rugby Championship
We in South Africa love to boast, statistically, that the Springboks are the greatest World Cup team. Equally, there is no debate, only awe,... Read more
The Springboks must never sacrifice their DNA to be popular
The Springboks, victorious in Pretoria’s first Test, can’t lose the two-Test series against Ireland, but they need to default to their natural DNA to... Read more
Relief for Razor, belief for England
New Zealand against England was one hell of a Test match. What a way to start July’s bumper international month off rugby. The All... Read more