Category: RUGBY
Batho’s big wake-up call
Batho Hlekani’s high school rugby coach has given SA Rugby credit for intervening to make him more than just another young player with promise. The former Junior Springbok and current
Read MoreEx-Italy lock backs Rassie’s bold statement
South African-born former Italy lock Carlo del Fava hopes Rassie Erasmus’ call on Italy is correct. After the Springboks’ two-Test series against the Azzurri in South Africa last year, Erasmus
Read MoreShadow Junior Boks run riot against Ikeys
Junior Boks hopefuls laid down an early marker for selection as the SA U20 academy side ran amok against the UCT Ikeys in Stellenbosch. The academy side, effectively a shadow
Read MorePerth fans fume over World Cup opener
Perth rugby fans have voiced their frustration after organisers confirmed that Australia will open the 2027 World Cup against minnows Hong Kong. The decision has deflated hopes of a once-in-a-lifetime
Read MoreItalian on Rassie’s bold 6N prediction
South African-born former Italy lock, Carlo del Fava, says he hopes Rassie Erasmus’ prediction about where the Azzurri would end in this year’s Six Nations, comes true. After South Africa’s
Read MoreSharks add front-row depth
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of a loosehead prop on a three-year contract. Cameron Dawson has joined the Sharks from the Cheetahs after featuring for the Bloemfontein-based outfit in
Read MoreBlitzboks primed to bounce back in Perth
The Blitzboks will look to put a disappointing Singapore tournament behind them as they gear up for this weekend’s Perth Sevens. South Africa will face Spain, Argentina and Fiji in
Read MoreWatch: How Sharks dismantled Stormers in Durban
Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Sharks’ 36-24 win against the Stormers at Kings Park. The post Watch: How Sharks dismantled Stormers in Durban appeared first on
Read MorePrendergast brothers start for Ireland
Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday. Flyhalf Sam, 22, retains his place in
Read MoreFit-again Dupont partners Jalibert
Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate
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