Category: RUGBY
Rassie weighs in on cleanout controversy
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has given his take on the cleanout that helped the British & Irish Lions seal a dramatic series-clinching win against the Wallabies in Melbourne. The incident
Read MoreDuvenage: WP will ‘bounce back’
Dewaldt Duvenage says Western Province have learnt from an opening-round defeat and will respond with vigour against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. Province were well beaten by the
Read MoreRassie’s Bok trickery set to continue
Coach Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks won’t stop innovating and will be trying a few things during the upcoming Rugby Championship. “You’ve got to keep innovating. We’ve got one or
Read MoreBulls coach expects ‘stronger’ Sharks
Vodacom Bulls coach Phiwe Nomlomo says he won’t be fooled by the Sharks’ heavy loss to the Lions ahead of Saturday’s Currie Cup clash at Loftus Versfeld. The Sharks fielded
Read MoreRed-carded club player punches ref
A Manenberg Rangers player has been banned for life after assaulting a referee during a club match in Paarl. The shocking incident happened last Saturday during the clash between the
Read MoreKiwis in awe of Springbok 9s
Former Blues and Crusaders scrumhalf Bryn Hall says Grant Williams deserves to be included in the same conversation as French general Antoine Dupont and All Black Cam Roigard as the
Read MoreRWC 2027: ‘Bold’ and more fan-focused
World Rugby has promised a “bigger, bolder and more accessible” tournament when the men’s Rugby World Cup returns to Australia in 2027 – and for the first time, 24 teams
Read MoreWallabies heavy to miss SA Tests?
Australia have suffered a significant setback ahead of the opening Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks, with their premier scrummager likely to miss the trip. Tighthead prop Allan Alaalatoa has
Read MoreWatch: Boks gear up for Aussie assignment
The Springboks are back in camp ahead of the Rugby Championship, which kicks off with a double-header of Tests against the Wallabies. The two Tests in Johannesburg on 16 and
Read MoreCaptain’s rallying call sparks famous Boland win
Captain Marlyn Williams delivered a rousing message as the Boland Cavaliers fought back to stun the Cheetahs in Wellington on Sunday. Trailing 35-27 in the final 10 minutes of their
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