‘Springboks are freaking immense’

Former England centre Will Greenwood says the Springboks are “miles clear” of the rest after their brutal demolition of Ireland in Dublin. The Boks snapped a 13-year drought at the Aviva Stadium with a bruising 24-13 win on Saturday – their fourth straight victory on...
Rassie explains post-match thumbs-up

Rassie explains post-match thumbs-up

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus insists his thumbs-up gesture after the win in Dublin was not about taunting the Irish. Erasmus’ celebration at the final whistle on Saturday night was shown on TV and immediately sparked debate that Erasmus was giving it to Irish fans....

Bok scrum a thing of beauty in Rassie’s eyes

In the midst of a chaotic and thrilling encounter in Dublin on Saturday, one element stood out crystal clear – the immense power of the Springbok scrum. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus made no apologies for his team’s reliance on the set-piece in a bruising contest, opting...

Depleted Boks, Wales to clash in Cardiff

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus and Wales coach Steve Tandy will be without key players for Saturday’s Test in Cardiff. The final match of the Springboks’ end-of-year tour takes place outside World Rugby’s Test window, and both teams are set to feel the impact....

Bok hooker eyes Munster move

A Springbok hooker appears set to join Munster when his current contract expires in June next year. Marnus van der Merwe is one of South African rugby’s hottest properties after a breakthrough international season. While the Sharks and Lions have thrown their hats...

Hooker colossus Marx hits new heights

Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx has delivered the most complete season of his Test career, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Marx – who was named 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year on Saturday night – has become “the outstanding player for...

Cruel blow for Junior Boks star

A highly-rated Junior Springbok’s dreams of being part of the Bok setup for the back-end of their European tour were dashed due to injury. Siphosethu Mnebelele was set to become the latest SA U20 player fast-tracked into the Springbok setup, until a cruel knee injury...

Farrell: Ireland made a few stupid errors

Ireland coach Andy Farrell admitted his side “lost composure a little bit” as the world champions’ scrum pressure and a cascade of cards proved too much. The hosts slumped to a 24-13 defeat to the Springboks in Dublin on Saturday in one of the most chaotic Tests in...