Ex-Wallabies chime in on Bok scrum wooha

Adam Ashley-Cooper, Drew Mitchell and Matt Giteau joined the debate about the Springboks’ tactics while noting the success of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. The former Wallabies on the Kick Offs and Kick Ons podcast discussed the topic that has dominated...

Kolbe shares injury update

Cheslin Kolbe provided news on his recovery situation after the Springbok star was treated for a broken jaw. The 32-year-old broke his jaw against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium last week, and has been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in...

Watch: Rassie on in-flight ‘good vibes’

Rassie Erasmus shares what it was like for the Springboks and All Blacks to share an aeroplane to Baltimore for the final Test of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. RASSIE: We’ll really miss our home support Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images The post Watch: Rassie on...

‘Boks don’t need to manipulate scrum’

England prop Kyle Sinckler has defended the Springbok scrum following accusations of illegal tactics by the All Blacks. The battle up front has been the biggest flashpoint of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, with All Blacks coach Dave Rennie accusing the Boks of...

Rennie set to rotate

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie says he will be bringing in players with “plenty of energy” for Saturday’s series decider against the Springboks in Baltimore. New Zealand arrived in the USA after a gruelling journey from Johannesburg, having suffered a 29-24 defeat at...

Rassie: We’ll really miss our home support

Rassie Erasmus has highlighted the Springboks’ previous experience of playing the All Blacks on neutral ground and their determination to play for the fans back home. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The world champions head into the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider...
Performance Starts Long Before Kick-Off

Performance Starts Long Before Kick-Off

Ask any professional rugby player where performance begins, and the answer won’t be “on match day”. It’s built in the quiet moments long before kick-off. The early mornings. The training sessions. The recovery. The routines repeated day after day. It’s a philosophy...

Currie Cup finalists cook up plan for success

Pumas coach Jimmy Stonehouse and Griquas rival Pieter Bergh have identified execution and discipline as key to lifting the Currie Cup trophy in Kimberley on Saturday. The Pumas reached their third final after edging the Cheetahs 27-24 in Bloem this past Sunday, while...