Category: RUGBY
Seasoned Shakes aims to go long in Hong Kong
Sevens veteran Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi and a young Blitzboks squad have jetted off to Hong Kong for the iconic fifth leg in the World Rugby SVNS series. The 57-tournament finisher
Read MoreSA Cup: Leading trio tighten grip
Griquas, the Pumas and Griffons maintained their unbeaten run with victories in the third round of the SA Cup. The Valke and Eastern Province also picked up wins as the
Read MoreBlues ‘hating’ life, Cotter calls for reset
Coach Vern Cotter admits he is “hating” the Blues’ current slump but believes their Super Rugby title defence can be revived. Cotter said the 42-19 loss to the second-placed Crusaders
Read MoreLions down, but not out of playoff hunt
The Lions will be frustrated by back-to-back narrow defeats in the Vodacom URC but shouldn’t be disheartened, given the competition’s unpredictability, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that
Read MoreJake: Bulls can’t be stupid
Coach Jake White says he’s “not sweeping anything under the table” after the Vodacom Bulls’ 21-20 win against Leinster at Loftus. The lacklustre hosts trailed the understrength visitors 17-6 after
Read MoreLibbok on the move?
Springbok and Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is reportedly exploring interest from clubs in England, France and Japan. Despite being under contract with the Stormers until mid-2027, RugbyPass reports that Libbok
Read MoreJeppe reel in KES, Bosch edge Oakdale
Jeppe overturned a 17-point deficit to win at KES, while hosts Rondebosch submitted Oakdale in a tight contest, reports ALLAN SCHULZ. In front of a packed crowd in Houghton, Jeppe
Read MoreDouble blow for Bok scrumhalves
Grant Williams is one of two Springbok world champion No 9s who are reportedly set for spells on the sidelines due to injuries. Rapport reports that veteran Faf de Klerk
Read MoreSharks win race for Bok speedster
The Sharks have reportedly fended off competition from overseas to secure the services of a key member in the Lions backline from next season. According to Rapport, Springbok winger Edwill
Read MoreMother City to get another Bok Test?
Cape Town Stadium could reportedly host two Springbok Tests this year. The Boks’ Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies on 23 August has already been awarded to WP Rugby by
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