Rassie: Ground-out win better than pretty loss

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says his side showed character in their 30-22 victory against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cheetahs survive Lions’ second-half surge

The Cheetahs returned to the top of the Currie Cup log with a thrilling win against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Bulls coach named on bench

The Vodacom Bulls have included an assistant coach in their match 23 for Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against Griquas in Kimberley.

Bok Women ready for ‘all-guns blazing’ Brazil

The Springbok Women will field an experienced match 23 in their opening Women’s World Cup match against Brazil at Franklin’s Garden on Sunday.

Willie put Boks first

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux ruled himself out of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cheetahs rejig front row for Lions clash

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has made five changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Currie Cup match against the Lions in Bloemfontein.

Willie blow for Boks

Fullback Willie le Roux has been ruled out of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday.

Springbok, Pumas 10s in the spotlight

Flyhalves Handre Pollard and Tomas Albornoz have received rave reviews ahead of crucial Rugby Championship second-round matches on Saturday.

Pumas tweak team for All Blacks rematch

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has made two changes to his starting XV for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand in Buenos Aires.

100 up for All Blacks hooker, debutant at 8

Hooker Codie Taylor will become the 14th All Black to play 100 Tests, while there’s a new face at the back of the scrum for Saturday’s match against Argentina in Buenos Aires.