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Two former Boks to play for Force

World Cup-winning centre Jaque Fourie is set to make a playing return to rugby for the Force.

SuperSport comes to aid of SABC

SuperSport has agreed to waive the Super Rugby, Currie Cup and Springbok radio broadcast rights fees for the SABC. This follows the national broadcaster’s statement that it was unlikely to produce live radio broadcasts of the tournament due to financial challenges. ‘Frankly, it wasn’t a difficult discussion,’ SuperSport chief executive Gideon Khobane said. ‘We know and understand the realities of South… Read more →

Crusaders buy into USA team

The Canterbury Rugby Union and Crusaders have taken minority ownership stakes in the Seattle Seawolves.

Botha dies after cancer battle

Former Northern Transvaal and Springbok wing Darius Botha, the brother of Naas, has died of cancer at age 62.

Blues win Brisbane Tens

George Moala’s try after the hooter gave the Blues a 10-7 win against the Hurricanes in the final of the Brisbane Tens on Saturday.

‘Rape victims should scream rape’

The lawyer representing rape-accused Blue Bulls player Khwezi Mafu has stated in defence that the encounter was ‘consensual’. The loose forward was arrested in December last year after he allegedly assaulted and raped a woman in KwaMagxaki in the Eastern Cape. ALSO READ: Bulls player to face rape charge During the bail hearing, Pieter Gouws – one of the lawyers representing the player –… Read more →

WP club rugby season postponed

WP Rugby has been forced to push back the start of the 2018 club rugby season due to the ongoing water crisis in the Western Cape.

Ebersohn retires from rugby

Former Cheetahs flyhalf Sias Ebersohn has retired from all rugby to pursue his interest in farming.

SABC urged to review strategy

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has implored the SABC to reconsider its decision to scrap radio commentary for Super Rugby and the Currie Cup. CRAIG LEWIS reports. On Wednesday, TimesLIVE revealed that radio presenters and commentators had been informed late last week that SABC radio would not be able to acquire the rights for the two tournaments. It’s a decision that… Read more →