Carr breaks Bulls’ loose forward mould

Nizaam Carr relishes the unique role he plays for a Vodacom Bulls pack that likes to bash the opposition into submission.

Enough is enough, we want our game back

The farcical red-carding of England fullback Freddie Steward in Dublin on Saturday showed again that rugby’s bid to make the game safer has changed the game for the worse, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

1,000th Springbok must unite, not divide

Manie Libbok became the 931st Springbok last year, but SIMON BORCHARDT argues we’ve already gone well past the 1,000 mark.

Save our sport

SIMON BORCHARDT says rugby must keep standing up to the safety police.

Western Cape gave Sharks their identity

KwaZulu-Natal’s Sharks got their logo from Hottentots-Holland High School.

Lions’ local woes a ‘mental thing’

Jaco Kriel and Julian Redelinghuys have cited a lack of belief as the reason for the Lions’ poor record against South African teams in this season’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

Magic Moment: Kurt-Lee bamboozles Smith

Kurt-Lee Arendse’s try against England at Twickenham capped off an outstanding debut Test season for the diminutive Springbok winger.

Breyton Paulse’s Perfect XV

Former Springbok and Stormers wing Breyton Paulse picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 11-year career. 

Sevens’ party falls flat

World Rugby shouldn’t have messed with a winning sevens formula, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

England must strike at Bok backs

France defence coach Shaun Edwards has given England some attacking advice ahead of their Test against the Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.