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Rassie rues ‘really bad’ 15 minutes

Rassie Erasmus says a really bad 15 minute spell in the first half sank the Springboks in their loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Jesse: We’ll be back next week

Springbok captain Jesse Kriel rued several handling errors, penalties and their inability to convert chances as the All Blacks snapped a four-match losing streak against the world champions at Eden Park on Saturday.

Injury ends Du Preez’s Bok year

Jean-Luc du Preez is unlikely to feature for the Springboks again this year.

Crunch weekend for Currie Cup contenders

The 2025 Currie Cup regular season heads into a dramatic conclusion, with five teams battling for the four semi-final spots.

Lucky Am makes Sharks comeback

World Cup-winning Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am is back for the Sharks after a lengthy injury layoff.

Rassie clarifies captaincy decision

Rassie Erasmus has explained why Jesse Kriel, and not Siya Kolisi, will lead the Springboks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Kolisi back at 8, Kriel retains captaincy

Rassie Erasmus has named Siya Kolisi at No 8 and recalled Willie le Roux at fullback for Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster against the All Blacks at Eden Park.

Watch: Roos, Zas expect ‘passion’ in Cape derby

WP and Stormers stalwarts Evan Roos and Leolin Zas are bracing for all-out attack from the Boland Cavaliers in their final Currie Cup clash of the season.

Lynagh leapfrogs O’Connor in Wallabies shake-up

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has sprung a surprise by handing Tom Lynagh the No 10 jersey ahead of veteran James O’Connor for Saturday’s Rugby Championship showdown with Argentina in Townsville.