Craig Lewis

Date set for Dyantyi’s long-awaited hearing

It has been confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s hearing into a doping offence will start on 15 September, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions tour director warns against ‘illegal’ ticket purchases

Tour director Lourens Oberholzer has cautioned South Africa residents against attempting to buy tickets through second-hand platforms for any of the eight British & Irish Lions matches in South Africa in 2021.

Stormers captain Siya Kolisi and his WP Rugby teammates thank the Newlands faithful

Festive cheer for local rugby

The opportunity to watch top local rugby over dates more traditionally reserved for the cricket season will come as joyful relief for sports-deprived fans, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Du Preez: It’s going to be better than any series before

Legendary Springbok scrumhalf Fourie du Preez believes the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa has all the makings of an iconic series.

Pollard: Our style of play suits northern hemisphere

Handre Pollard says there could be benefits to more South African sides moving into northern-hemisphere competition.

Luke Fitzgerald (L) of the Lions attempts to tackle Bryan Habana of South Africa during the Second Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld on June 27, 2009

Podcast: Lions tour brings something different – Habana

Hear from Springbok icon Bryan Habana on this podcast as he discusses the 2019 World Cup triumph and what it’s like to face the British & Irish Lions.

Roux: We want an army of green

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has urged fans to apply online for tickets for the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa after the ballot officially opened on Wednesday.

Watch: Living with the pride

The British & Irish Lions tour ticket ballot officially opens on 2 September, and there is no better time to look back at the 2009 documentary on the famous tour to South Africa.

An unforgettable Lions memory

As the British & Irish Lions tour ticket ballot officially opens, CRAIG LEWIS reflects on one of the most memorable individual performances from the 2009 series.