Dylan Jack

‘Colossal’ effort took Kolisi’s Springboks to triumph, says Smit

Former Springbok captain John Smit has hailed a “colossal” effort by Siya Kolisi’s current team, who backed up their 2019 Rugby World Cup triumph with a series win over the British & Irish Lions.

From Test famine to feast for world champion Springboks

After 19 months of coronavirus-induced inactivity, the World Cup-winning Springboks will have little time to celebrate after a 2-1 series triumph over the British & Irish Lions this past weekend.

RG returns as Boks switch focus to Rugby Champs

The Boks have confirmed lock RG Snyman will soon rejoin the squad, while it seems likely a few players will be rested for their opening Rugby Championship match against Argentina this coming Saturday.

Steyn on penalty heroics: You dream of those moments

After slotting the ultimate penalty to win the Lions series for the second time in his career, Morne Steyn has revealed that he never expected to play for the Springboks again when he returned to South Africa from France last year. DYLAN JACK reports.

Steyn kicks Boks to Lions series glory again

Morne Steyn slotted a late penalty to help the Springboks claim a famous 19-16 victory in the third Test over the British & Irish Lions to win the series 2-1.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - AUGUST 07: David Havili of the All Blacks is tackled as he moves towards the try line during the Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup match between the New Zealand All Blacks and the Australia Wallabies at Eden Park on August 07, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand.

All Blacks power through Wallabies in Bledisloe opener

The All Blacks punished a lackadaisical defensive performance from the Wallabies to claim a 33-25 victory in the first Bledisloe Cup match in Auckland on Saturday.

No handbags, let’s play rugby, pleads Lawes

British & Irish Lions flank Courtney Lawes on Friday issued a simple request ahead of the series decider against South Africa in Cape Town on Saturday – can we play rugby?

BI Lions players celebrate victory at the final whistle during the 2021 British and Irish Lions Tour first test between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 24 July 2021 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Lions must be more creative to win series, stresses Townsend

British & Irish Lions assistant coach Gregor Townsend said on Friday that they must be more creative if they hope to win the series-deciding third Test against South Africa this weekend.

Cape Town , South Africa - 24 July 2021; South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus speaks to his players during the first test of the British and Irish Lions tour match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo By Ashley Vlotman/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

‘Rassie is not responsible for video leak’

The saga surrounding the Rassie Erasmus video, in which he criticised match officials during the Lions series, has taken a twist after his lawyer said he was not responsible for posting the video on social media.

Final Test wish list: What we’d love to see

The SA Rugby magazine team identify what they would want to see come out of the final Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions on Saturday.