The boot that united a nation turns 58

The man who played a massive role in securing South Africa’s first ever World Cup triumph celebrates a birthday today.

Pollock, Farrell set to miss out

Dynamic loose forward Henry Pollock and flyhalf Owen Farrell will reportedly not make the match-23 for Saturday’s first Test against the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Famous Wallaby surname could start at 10

The son of a Wallabies legend is set to feature for Australia in Saturday’s first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.

Rassie: Jasper’s four-match ban is fair

The Springboks will not be challenging Jasper Wiese’s four-match suspension with Rassie Erasmus saying the process was “fair” and without fault.

Fassi back to haunt Georgia

It took Aphelele Fassi just one touch to announce himself on the international stage four years ago and now he comes up against the same opposition keen to dazzle again.

Wiese slapped with lengthy ban

Jasper Wiese’s fiery edge has landed him in hot water once more as he now misses several Tests due to suspension.

Lions ace doubtful to face Australia

There’s confusion in the British & Irish Lions camp ahead of the first Test against the Wallabies over the availability of a star winger.

Bulls, Stormers, Sharks get spicy Euro openers

The fixtures are out, and South Africa’s top sides face mouth-watering first-round clashes in the Investec Champions Cup.

France rocked by triple injury blow

France have been rocked by three more injuries ahead of the third and final Test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.

On This Day: Lomu seals 74-point thriller

It’s regarded by many as the greatest rugby Test ever played, and it happened on this day back in 2000.