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Rassie Erasmus ‘nervous but excited’ as 2027 Rugby World Cup quest begins for Springboks

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 16 hours ago

Coach Rassie Erasmus kicks off preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with a 56-player alignment camp in Cape Town, as the Springboks aim to secure an unprecedented third consecutive Webb Ellis Cup. With a packed schedule of 15 matches planned for…

Desperate Kaizer Chiefs on course to end trophy drought after controversial win over Stellenbosch FC

Herman Gibbs|Published 1 day ago

Kaizer Chiefs scored a controversial 3-1 win over Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup quarter-final at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday evening, ...

Orlando Pirates overcome SuperSport United in dramatic penalty shoot-out

Matshelane Mamabolo|Published 1 day ago

Orlando Pirates eked out a hard-fought Nedbank Cup win via a penalty shoot-out against SuperSport United in front of a huge partisan crowd to ensure that Jose Riveiro ...

Livewire Lions star Morné van den Berg won Kings Park scrumhalf battle to push for Springbok spot

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 day ago

The Lions may have lost to the Sharks, but Morné van den Berg was deservedly chosen as the Player of the Match after a terrific display that would certainly have ...

Rassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 day ago

Willie le Roux has been playing fullback for the Springboks since 2013, and his career is drawing to a close. But coach Rassie Erasmus would like to get him to 100 ...

Joseph Dweba could be the hooker to ‘shoot the lights out’ for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 day ago

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has a lot to ponder on when it comes to the hooker position leading up to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, starting with next week’s ...

Darrien Landsberg eyes ‘bigger goals’, but must first roar for Lions against Sharks

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 day ago

Looking at his performances over the last few months, Lions lock Darrien Landsberg is clearly determined to keep on knocking on Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ door. ...

Here’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 2 days ago

In the cold light of day, it was just another typical choke from the South Africans when it mattered most in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, ...

‘We never got the bounce of the ball’: Jake White bemoans Bulls lineout, not handling Stormers kicks in Loftus loss

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

Coach Jake White was unsure about whether the Bulls had made the right decision to kick a late penalty into touch instead of going for the posts in their loss to ...

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

Mike Greenaway|Published 1 week ago

The Springboks are an ageing team, and coach Rassie Erasmus will slowly bring in fresh blood on the road to the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Stormers owed Bulls one after Cape Town defeat, says Player of the Match Evan Roos

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

Star No 8 Evan Roos said that the Stormers had focused on a fast start, and ‘just be in their faces for the full 80 minutes’ against the Bulls.

Wandisile Simelane the hero as Stormers sing in the Loftus rain over Bulls

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

The Stormers produced a gritty performance in the Pretoria rain to beat the Bulls in the URC at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

OPINION | Handré Pollard: Bulls can rejoice about full-circle moment, but is going back to Pretoria the right move for him? ...

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

There is the 2027 World Cup and ‘three-peat’ quest on the horizon with the Springboks too, and having Handré Pollard at home will be ideal for Rassie Erasmus to ...

Bok Women Sevens captain Simmers feels line speed will help nullify Challenger opponents

Rowan Callaghan|Published 1 week ago

Springbok Women’s Sevens captain Mathrin Simmers shares insights on their upcoming matches against Hong Kong China and Czechia in the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger ...

It’s true, Handré Pollard officially signs for the Bulls: ‘I can’t see myself anywhere else in South Africa’

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

Handré Pollard has finally put pen to paper for the Bulls, and will rejoin them next season.

Five match-ups that could decide Bulls vs Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

Both the Bulls and Stormers have players who have featured for the other team before, but will that give them an edge at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday?

Bulls wary of ‘backs to the wall’ Stormers in Loftus Versfeld blockbuster

Ashfak Mohamed|Published 1 week ago

On paper, the Bulls are absolute favourites for today’s United Rugby Championship encounter at Loftus Versfeld, but they know that the Stormers can strike back. ...

‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks

Rowan Callaghan|Published 1 week ago

Ruben Schoeman returns from a five-match ban, ready to spearhead the Lions pack in their crucial URC clash against the Sharks.

Stormers scrum ‘significantly reinforced’ to combat brutal Bulls

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 week ago

With their playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Stormers aim to overcome their recent scrum issues in a vital clash against the Bulls.

Steven Kitshoff: A legacy of loyalty and passion in South African rugby

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 week ago

Celebrated as one of the greatest Stormers and a Springbok legend, Steven Kitshoff aims to remain involved in rugby despite his early retirement after a serious ...