Bok shock a brutal reality check

The Springboks were physically and mentally outplayed in an away Test for the umpteenth time when they suffered a record defeat to Argentina in Mendoza, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Boks striving for excellence’

Veteran flanker Francois Louw has hailed the leadership culture taking shape in the Springbok camp, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the semi-finals of Super Rugby, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Lions stars restore Bok buzz

The Lions gave South African rugby fans reason to feel optimistic ahead of the Super Rugby semi-finals and the all-important Rugby Championship, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Flawed conference system must go

The 2018 Super Rugby tournament has shown why Sanzaar needs to move back to a round-robin format sooner rather than later, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from this past weekend’s Test matches involving the Boks, All Blacks and Wallabies, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Simelane, Junior Boks slay Ireland

Wandisile Simelane scored a hat-trick as the Junior Boks claimed a 30-17 bonus-point win against Ireland at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Narbonne on Sunday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Five takeaways from past weekend

What we learned from the one-off Test between the Boks and Wales in Washington, and the Blitzboks’ performance at the London Sevens, according to CRAIG LEWIS.

Grounded Boks must learn to fly

The Springboks’ kicking and fielding of the high ball will need to be on point in the all-important series against England, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bok squad boasts exciting balance

Rassie Erasmus has selected a Springbok squad that has the necessary experience and class to make a statement against Wales and England, writes JON CARDINELLI.