Springboks reshuffle for rapid response in Gqeberha
The Springboks have overhauled and reshuffled theirs squad of 23 for Saturday’s second Test against Italy in Gqeberha, with Rassie Erasmus demanding a sharper,... Read more
Weekend Wrap: Springboks claim scrappy win at Loftus
The Springboks beat Italy 42–24 at Loftus, but it was far from convincing. A dominant first half gave way to a disjointed second, as... Read more
Kurt-Lee Arendse is all effort & excellence in Boks win
Kurt-Lee Arendse was the best of the Springboks in Pretoria against Italy, writes Mark Keohane. I thought Arendse was industrious, electric and defensively dynamite... Read more
Weekend Preview: Springboks kick off Test season against Italy
After a hit out against the Barbarians in Cape Town, Rassie’s Springboks open their 2025 Test campaign against Italy at Loftus! Here’s your weekend... Read more
2026 Six Nations fixtures confirmed – France to open blockbuster campaign on a Thursday
The 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations will break new ground with a Thursday night opener as defending champions France host Ireland in Paris on... Read more
Battered, but not beaten, Boks subdue ferocious French
Champions find a way to win, even when getting hammered. The Springboks were those champions in Paris on Sunday night, writes Mark Keohane. Hosts... Read more
Champions of the World! – 7 magnificent weeks
In 2007, the Springboks were crowned World Champions in Paris after seven magnificent weeks. Mark Keohane reflects on his time in France in 2007... Read more
Mark Keohane picks his Rugby World Cup finalists & his World Cup winner
Having watched every Test match in 2023, it is time to front and call the #RWC2023 winner before kick-off. Have a read of who... Read more
Stormers soar and France fry Ireland as I get it all wrong
This was a first. I called every game wrong. Congratulations Dobbo’s Stormers. Equally the French who silenced the Irish, writes Mark Keohane. To every... Read more
Stormers in for a shock, Ireland set to rock
I sat down with The MoneyMan and SA Rugby Mag editor Zelim Nel to make our picks for this weekend’s URC and Six Nations.... Read more
What I love and hate about the Six Nations
Mark Keohane, writing for IOL Sport There isn’t a heck of a lot I hate about rugby’s Six Nations. I have a lot of... Read more
Six Nations confirms tournament will be completed in October
The Six Nations champions are set to be crowned at the end of October and it remains to see if there will be any... Read more
‘People who don’t know me might be disappointed’ – Poirot quits France team at age of 27
Jefferson Poirot was a star of the France front row, but the prop plans to dedicate himself to winning club rugby honours and fatherhood.
Clerc warns promising France have much to learn before World Cup
France showed their promise during the Six Nations, but Vincent Clerc warned to expect "ups and downs" from a young team.
On this day in sport: Tyson floors Biggs as Lakers retire Abdul-Jabbar jersey
Mike Tyson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and a famous Grand National winner all feature as we look back at this date in sporting history.
Coronavirus: French federation postpones all rugby union
French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte said the sport is suspended indefinitely as coronavirus spreads throughout the country.
