Kiwi boss confirms NZ-SA tour talks
New Zealand Rugby chief Mark Robinson has confirmed talks with SA Rugby over resurrecting old-school tours between the All Blacks and Springboks.
Boks set for Nations cup Twickers duels
London has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to host the first edition of rugby’s Nations Championship finals in 2026, after unions rejected a £800-million offer from Qatar.
Colossal Etzebeth a force of nature
Eben Etzebeth notched up another monstrous outing as the two-time World Cup winner showed his quality at lock for the Springboks in the shadow of Table Mountain.
Razor’s edgy All Blacks must get real
The All Blacks, once comfortable in their own skin, now seem to live in a growing shadow of doubt cast by a growing list of defeats, writes DEVIN HERMANUS.
Marx: Boks still have boxes to tick
While celebrating a historic weekend for SA rugby, Malcolm Marx singled out the breakdowns as a key area for the Boks to work on for the rest of the Rugby Championship.
Savea on why Siya’s Boks are the best
While struggling to digest another gut-wrenching loss to South Africa, World Player of the Year Ardie Savea praised the courage of Siya Kolisi and ruthlessness of the Boks.
No reinforcements for Bok lineout
Rassie Erasmus faces a growing dilemma with the depleted Springbok lock options, as RG Snyman has been ruled out for the rest of the Rugby Championship due to injury.
Watch: Crafty Kolbe kickstarts Kolisi try
In a thrilling display of innovation by the Boks, Cheslin Kolbe takes over from Malcolm Marx at the lineout that leads to a crucial score from Siya Kolisi against the All Blacks.
Doogz eyes Stormers return
Two-time World Cup-winning Bok centre Damian de Allende has expressed his desire to eventually return to South Africa and finish his career with the DHL Stormers.
‘Super All Blacks losing to globo-Boks’
New Zealand-based journalist Gregor Paul believes role reversals leave the Springboks, not All Blacks, as world rugby’s true leaders.
