Devin Hermanus

Desert storm to decide last World Cup ‘ticket’ winners

Hong Kong, Kenya, Portugal and the USA Eagles will battle it out in the heat of Dubai to fill the final pool spot at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

Watch: Wet and wild Welsh get it wrong

A pre-season drinking challenge is all the rage among Wales amateur clubs, but some players have found the new trend a slippery slope to navigate.

All Blacks call up rookie for Bok clashes

Uncapped tighthead prop Fletcher Newell has replaced injured veteran Ofa Tu’ungafasi in the All Blacks squad for the upcoming two Tests against the world champion Springboks.

Classic clashes: Januarie makes All Blacks feel the pain

As the countdown continues to the 2022 Rugby Championship opening clash between the Springboks and All Blacks, look back to 2008 when a last-gasp Ricky Januarie try secured South Africa’s first win in Dunedin.

Unsung Hero: Breyton stares down Rossouw

After seizing his moment to outshine Ricky Januarie, Danie Rossouw now faces the next challenger in the series to determine the most unheralded Springbok.

DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 09: Johnny Sexton of Ireland celebrates a try during the International Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Ireland at Forsyth Barr Stadium on July 09, 2022 in Dunedin, New Zealand.

‘Dented’ All Blacks not panicking for Bok duel

After seeing New Zealand outmuscled by the Ireland pack, new forwards coach James Ryan says the All Blacks have a point to prove when they clash with the Springboks in the Rugby Championship.

Boks vs All Blacks: Showdown of the speedsters

In anticipation of the first clash of 2022 between the Springboks and All Blacks in the Republic, SA Rugby mag previews the looming back-three battle.

Watch: Cheslin, the scourge of All Blacks

The Springboks will unfortunately have to face the All Blacks in the Republic without Cheslin Kolbe, who memorably turned New Zealand inside out for the world champions at Japan 2019.

epa09501290 Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi (C) in action during Round 6 of the Rugby Championship match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks at CBus Stadiumon on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 02 October 2021. EPA/DAVE HUNT AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT

Stick: Boks not focused on All Blacks

Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks are concentrated solely on improving their game before preparing for back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks in the Republic.

Watch: Boks get Banyana boost

The Springboks take a break from Rugby Championship preparations to congratulate Banyana Banyana for becoming the first SA women’s side to lift the Wafcon trophy.