Category: RUGBY
Pollock impresses as Lions maul Force
Henry Pollock produced an explosive performance as the British & Irish Lions started their Australia tour with an emphatic win against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday. The Lions
Read MoreTale of the Tape: Boks vs Baa Baas
The ninth episode of the Springboks-Barbarians story will play out in Cape Town on Saturday when Rassie Erasmus’ men host the legendary invitational outfit, and history promises a cracking contest.
Read MoreWatch: Kriel, the bullish Bok samurai
Celebrate double world champion Jesse Kriel’s appointment as Springbok captain with a look back on the veteran centre’s career for club and country, and across the globe. One half of
Read MoreWestern Force vs British & Irish Lions
Follow the live action as the Western Force take on the British & Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. Tweets by lionsofficial Source link
Read MoreMalherbe out for long, but not forever
Frans Malherbe is central to the Stormers’ long-term plans, even though the timing of his return to play is a grey area. Stormers boss John Dobson has calmed fears that
Read MoreItaly hammer Namibia ahead of Bok series
Italy prepared for their two-Test series against the Springboks with a big win over Namibia in Windhoek on Friday. The Azzurri scored 11 tries in a 73-6 victory, including a
Read MoreBaa Baas clash helps us to beat All Blacks
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Barbarians’ unpredictability is just what the world champions need in preparation for what they’ll face later this season, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Saturday’s clash
Read MoreCane savours final shot at Boks
Sam Cane will get an unexpected farewell clash against the Springboks when he lines up for the Barbarians in Cape Town on Saturday. The former All Blacks captain, who retired
Read MoreFoote backs familiar Junior Boks for opener
Coach Kevin Foote has gone with continuity by naming a settled Junior Springbok team to face Australia in Sunday’s opening match of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy. The
Read MoreCaptain Kriel ‘didn’t see it coming’
A “nervous” Jesse Kriel is honoured to lead the Springboks on Saturday for the first time, in the absence of Siya Kolisi, and an easy call by the coaches, says
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