John Goliath

Journalist

Watch VideoRassie's radar | Who leads the Springboks' flyhalf race ahead of the international season?

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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 ...

Watch VideoWhy the Proteas need their own 'Malmesbury Missile' moment at T20 World Cup

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Fresh off a dominant opening win against Canada, the Proteas are once again dreaming of World Cup glory.

Watch VideoRassie's Radar | Breaking down the Springboks' left-wing options to back up Kolbe, Arendse

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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.

Watch VideoRassie's radar | Can anyone dethrone midfield king Jesse Kriel at outside centre?

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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 ...

Watch VideoRASSIE'S RADAR | Taking stock of the Springboks' fullback options

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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' ...

Watch VideoThe ghost of the Dompas: Why Gayton McKenzie's support for ICE betrays spirit of Ubuntu

John Goliath|Updated

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 ...

Watch VideoBulls' Willie Le Roux hails 'trooper' Handré Pollard ahead of Lions URC derby

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After a stuttering start to his Pretoria homecoming, Handré Pollard has found his groove in the northern hemisphere’s grit.

Watch VideoStormers focus on set-piece basics for Sharks rematch in Durban

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After a malfunctioning set-piece cost them dearly in Durban, the Stormers are going back to basics.

Watch VideoSpringboks coach Rassie Erasmus backs global rugby calendar

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With a World Rugby summit looming in London, Rassie Erasmus has threw his weight behind a unified global calendar.

Watch VideoWhy maverick Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu must follow Dewald Brevis' blueprint

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As Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu navigates a tricky patch with the Stormers, the Springbok starlet needs to adopt a similar brand of tactical patience to truly reach ...

Watch VideoPowerhouse No 8 Evan Roos set to boost Stormers for Durban redemption mission

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Stormers assistant coach Rito Hlungwane says a seven-day turnaround is exactly what they need to rectify their lineout errors.

Watch VideoBongi Mbonambi: Why the Springbok veteran isn’t ready to ‘leave the dancefloor’ just yet

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He’s won two World Cups and earned a reputation as one of rugby's most ferocious competitors, but Bongi Mbonambi isn't ready to call time on his career.

Watch VideoWhy betting against Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is a losing game

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Before we write off Shukri Conrad's T20 World Cup selections as " left-field," we should remember the man who brought home the Test Championship mace by doing exactly ...

Watch VideoWessel Roux: Lions focused on performance rather than arithmetic ahead of Ospreys clash

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After being edged out of Europe on points difference, the Lions head to Wales for a high-stakes URC encounter with the Ospreys.

Watch VideoBongi Mbonambi braces for physical SA derby as Sharks plot to stop Stormers' 'big weapon'

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Springbok star Bongi Mbonambi discusses the keys to victory ahead of the Sharks vs Stormers clash.

Watch VideoAll Blacks axe coach Scott Robertson amid player revolt rumours

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New Zealand Rugby has ended Scott Robertson’s tenure as All Blacks head coach following a scathing performance review.

Watch VideoRuan Nel returns as Stormers brace for 'knockout' showdown with Leicester Tigers

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Following a sobering afternoon at The Stoop, the Stormers are set to unleash their big guns for a must-win Champions Cup clash against Leicester Tigers.

Relentless Reynders ready to power Blitzboks in Cape Town before jumping the broom

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Zander Reynders returns to SVNS Cape Town as a transformed force in the Blitzboks pack, a year after his whirlwind debut launched a breakout season that now sees ...

Watch VideoIvan van Rooyen worked on Lions' 'identity' ahead of URC derby against Bulls

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Following a structured three-week preparation, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen believes his squad is primed for Saturday’s United Rugby Championship showdown against ...

Watch VideoThe price of privilege: Why Gary Player's BEE criticism rings hollow

John Goliath|Published

Gary Player's recent critique of South Africa's Black Economic Empowerment Act has ignited controversy, revealing a deeper issue of privilege and historical context ...

Watch VideoCanan Moodie will exchange the couch and the blanket for the real deal against All Blacks

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Canan Moodie stands out among Springboks as one of the few players yet to face defeat against the All Blacks.

Watch VideoReturn of long throw-ins and the Wallabies beating the Springboks not on my 2025 sports bingo card

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How the unexpected resurgence of long throw-ins in football parallels the Wallabies' stunning victory over the Springboks.

Watch Video#LetsFixSAFootball | How Sekhukhune United and Generation Schools plan to reshape youth football development

John Goliath|Published

The scandal involving BT Academy in Cape Town has sparked a conversation about the regulation of football academies in South Africa.

Watch VideoRassie Erasmus the bearer of good news as Springboks' injury infirmary starts clearing out

John Goliath|Updated

Exciting news for Springboks fans as Rassie Erasmus confirms the return of key players from injury, including World Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Watch VideoSA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks, a remarkable athlete

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SA Rugby president Mark Alexander honours Cornal Hendricks, a talented athlete who made a lasting impact on rugby before his untimely passing at 37.