Springboks' Felix Jones dismisses narrative that contestable kicking is leading to more scrums
With chasers now winning the majority of aerial duels, the kick has become rugby's most dangerous offensive weapon.
Proteas chose a crappy time to have a bad night, says Shukri Conrad after New Zealand defeat
After a crushing nine-wicket loss in Kolkata, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad defends his team's temperament.
Five takeaways from Proteas' humbling T20 World Cup semi-final defeat against New Zealand
Between a top-order collapse against off-spin and a bowling plan that lacked variety, the Proteas were left counting the cost of a predictable approach on a night ...
Proteas v Black Caps: Five match-ups as old foes collide in T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens
From Lungi Ngidi’s unplayable slower balls to Rachin Ravindra’s middle-order anchor role, here are the five match-ups that will decide the first finalist of the ...
To move Proteas forward, captain Aiden Markram had to move up
Following his match-winning exploits at the current T20 World Cup, Aiden Markram is no longer playing in the shadows of past failures.
Permutations | Proteas desperate to stay in India for T20 World Cup semi after run at 'Cyril Ramaphosa Stadium'
Having turned Ahmedabad into a fortress, South Africa’s biggest threat to a maiden World Cup final might not be an opponent, but a logistical shift to Colombo triggered ...
Will the Bulls look to trade flair for fundamentals against the Sharks at Loftus?
The Bulls’ " all-out attack" identity cost them dearly in early home games. Ahead of the Sharks derby, Marcell Coetzee explains why a new defensive buy-in is the ...
Speed, spirit, and sacrifice: How Kelly Mpeku became the Lions' new hero
He may be famous for his blinding pace, but Kelly Mpeku’s unselfish work-rate and " never-say-die" attitude are turning him into the Lions’ ultimate weapon ahead ...
JP Pietersen's appointment has ignited new belief in the Sharks, says Bulls' Marcell Coetzee
Marcell Coetzee is bracing for a physical onslaught as the Sharks welcome back their heavy hitters for a match the Bulls captain describes as a battle of " Springboks ...
Forget the doubters ... Proteas' Kagiso Rabada has the resilience to catch fire at T20 World Cup
Following a turbulent start to the T20 World Cup, Kagiso Rabada’s mental resilience is being put to the ultimate test as the Super Eight stakes intensify.
Marcell Coetzee, returning Bulls stars ready to reclaim 'fortress Loftus' when they face Sharks
Despite a month-long break, Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee believes a tough hit-out in the Winelands has his side perfectly prepared for Saturday’s high-stakes derby ...
Rassie's radar | Breaking down the Springboks’ tighthead anchors for Daan Human's scrum
After a dominant 2025, the Springbok scrum shows no signs of slowing down. We look at the five props vying to anchor the world champions in the inaugural Nations ...
Rassie’s radar: Analysing the Springboks' No 4 lock options before Eben Etzebeth's return
With Eben Etzebeth suspended and Salmaan Moerat injured, Rassie Erasmus faces a selection headache in the engine room.
URC scrum battle: Sharks’ powerhouse front row faces disciplined Lions challenge
Boasting 32 scrum penalties won this season, the Sharks are leaning on Springbok experience to hunt a top-eight spot.
Rassie’s Radar | Can URC stars displace Springboks' veterans in the No 5 jersey?
With legendary stalwarts Franco Mostert and Lood de Jager reaching the twilight of their careers in Japan, a hungry crop of URC talent is knocking loudly on the ...
Bad Bunny, Bafana Bafana, and the magic of the universal beat
John Goliath argues that whether you are in West Africa or the United States, the languages of sport and music remain the world's most powerful connectors.
Refreshed Sharks target Lions scalp to fuel United Rugby Championship playoff push
Fresh from a two-week hiatus and back-to-back wins over the Stormers, the Sharks are ready to ignite their play-off charge against the Lions.
Rassie's radar | Who leads the Springboks' flyhalf race ahead of the international season?
From the individual brilliance of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to the veteran experience of Handre Pollard, the race for the Springbok flyhalf jersey has never been ...
Why the Proteas need their own 'Malmesbury Missile' moment at T20 World Cup
Fresh off a dominant opening win against Canada, the Proteas are once again dreaming of World Cup glory.
Rassie's Radar | Breaking down the Springboks' left-wing options to back up Kolbe, Arendse
From the raw speed of Jaco Williams to the defensive grit of Werner Kok, we analyse the five standout candidates currently lighting up the URC and Europe.
Rassie's radar | Can anyone dethrone midfield king Jesse Kriel at outside centre?
As Rassie Erasmus prepares for the 2026 Nations Championship and the " Rugby's Greatest Rivalry" series against the All Blacks, the outside centre position has become ...
RASSIE'S RADAR | Taking stock of the Springboks' fullback options
With Willie le Roux arguably past his prime and Damian Willemse struggling for fitness, the door has swung wide open for Aphelele Fassi to reclaim the Springboks' ...
The ghost of the Dompas: Why Gayton McKenzie's support for ICE betrays spirit of Ubuntu
By supporting aggressive deportation tactics in the United States, Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie is ignoring the painful lessons of the Pass Laws and the dawn raids ...
Bulls' Willie Le Roux hails 'trooper' Handré Pollard ahead of Lions URC derby
After a stuttering start to his Pretoria homecoming, Handré Pollard has found his groove in the northern hemisphere’s grit.
Stormers focus on set-piece basics for Sharks rematch in Durban
After a malfunctioning set-piece cost them dearly in Durban, the Stormers are going back to basics.