Lose-lose for Boks in Buenos Aires

The Springboks have nothing to gain in the World Rugby rankings from Saturday’s Test against Los Pumas, but could surrender top spot to the All Blacks with a defeat in Argentina. South Africa’s 10.83-point buffer over Argentina means victory at Estadio José Amalfitani...
Watch: Cape Crusaders give All Blacks advice

Watch: Cape Crusaders give All Blacks advice

Leroy Carter, Josh Jacomb and Pasilio Tosi met with members of the Cape Town All Blacks Supporters Club ahead of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener against the Stormers. ALSO: Hansen tips hat to Cape Crusaders ‘ploy’ 𝑴𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 This week we got to catch up with...

Cairns leads Lions into tussle for top spot

Flanker Jarod Cairns takes over the captaincy of a Lions outfit heading to Kimberley for Saturday’s top-of-the-table Currie Cup clash against defending champions Griquas. Regular captain Ruan Delport is unavailable due to suspension, handing Cairns the leadership...

Williams at 10 as Bulls ring changes

The Vodacom Bulls XV have once again been forced into sweeping changes, naming three more debutants for Saturday’s crucial Currie Cup clash against the Pumas at Loftus Versfeld. Injuries have disrupted Phiwe Nomlomo’s side throughout the opening month of the...

Faf back at 9 for Cheetahs’ Cape battle

Faf de Klerk returns to the Cheetahs starting XV for Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Stormers XXIII, with coach Frans Steyn also reshuffling his midfield and back three. The Free Staters head to Cape Town’s Athlone Stadium looking to strengthen their position in...

Rassie: It’ll be a helluva grind

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects a bruising, evenly matched Test against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday night. Several players are returning from injury for the Boks, while Los Pumas will field four debutants in their match 23. European club commitments...

Dobbo: Traditional tours at stake

John Dobson believes the Stormers are playing for more than just victory against the All Blacks in Cape Town on Friday night. New Zealand are on their full first tour of South Africa in 30 years, with reciprocal tours already scheduled for 2030 and 2034. But Dobson...

Dobbo backs ‘special’ Yaqeen to shine

John Dobson believes Yaqeen Ahmed has earned his shot against the All Blacks, with the Stormers coach comparing the 20-year-old’s rise to that of Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Ahmed has been handed the No 10 jersey for Friday night’s opening match of...

Cape Town set for Friday night ripper

The Stormers will be looking to emulate Western Province’s famous 1976 victory when they host the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says Friday night’s tour opener is far more than a pre-season fixture for the Stormers, with coach John...