Rugby Champs rivals have to ‘rock’
Following lukewarm July Test performances, the Springboks, New Zealand, Australia and Argentina must make a statement in the highly-anticipated 2024 Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE.
All Blacks recall big guns for Rugby Champs
Former captain Sam Cane and try-scoring winger Will Jordan were named on Sunday in a 36-man All Blacks squad to defend their Rugby Championship title.
Rugby chiefs turn down R19bn Qatar offer
World Rugby and the leading Test unions – including SA Rugby – have rejected a multi-billion rand offer from Qatar to host the Nations Championship finals.
France fullback cops hefty ban for racism
Melvyn Jaminet has been slapped with a lengthy suspension from all competitions after the Frenchman recorded a video in which he made racist comments.
Kolisi’s Boks second to McCaw’s maestros
Siya Kolisi’s Springboks can make an argument for being the best World Cup team, but the title of the greatest professional team goes to Richie McCaw’s mighty All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Poll: Pick the greatest team!
Which is the greatest rugby team of the professional era? Mighty Richie McCaw’s All Blacks or Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok world champions? You decide!
Elrigh to tackle Wallabies at 8
The powerful Elrigh Louw will start for the Springboks at the back of the scrum in their 2024 Rugby Championship opener against Australia, according to readers.
Boks get Duane to carry more than water
Two-time World Cup winner Duane Vermeulen showcased his immense value along the touchlines for the Springboks against Portugal in Bloemfontein.
Bok bruiser cops lengthy ban
Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen has been hit with a hefty suspension after being red-carded for a controversial tackle in the historic Test against Portugal.
Roos out, who makes Bok eight?
With incumbent Evan Roos left out of the Rugby Championship squad, Rassie Erasmus faces a big decision over who starts at No 8 for the Springboks in the opening Tests against the Wallabies in Australia.
