Eben: It’s Rassie’s way or the highway

Eben Etzebeth says players who don’t buy into Rassie Erasmus’ Springbok plan simply won’t get selected. When Erasmus was appointed head coach in March 2018, the Boks were ranked sixth in the world and at their lowest ebb after a disastrous 2017 season that included a...
Cane: Knives are out for All Blacks in SA

Cane: Knives are out for All Blacks in SA

Ex-New Zealand skipper Sam Cane expects the All Blacks to thrive under pressure when tackling the Springboks at a hostile Ellis Park in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener. The four-Test series kicks off on 22 August in Joburg, pitting the world champion Boks against...

Matfield: Kolisi keeps team together

Victor Matfield insists Siya Kolisi still has an important role to play for the Springboks amid speculation over the captain’s future. The former Bok lock believes Kolisi remains integral to Rassie Erasmus’ plans for the 2027 World Cup, despite the emergence of Paul...
Ackers bullish about All Blacks challenge

Ackers bullish about All Blacks challenge

Coach Johan Ackermann is relishing the Vodacom Bulls’ clash against the All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. He believes the 15 August visit of the New Zealanders will provide the perfect test for the Bulls as they continue their...

Los Pumas turn to rookies for Bok clash

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi has been forced to select 10 uncapped players in a 34-man squad to face the Springboks and Wallabies next month. Los Pumas host the world champions in Buenos Aires next Saturday, before back-to-back home Tests against Australia on...
All Blacks to unleash Beauden on Stormers

All Blacks to unleash Beauden on Stormers

Head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed veteran playmaker Beauden Barrett will feature for the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener in Cape Town next week. The 35-year-old Barrett is set for his first appearance under Rennie after sitting out New Zealand’s...
SAFM to tune Rassie the game plan?

SAFM to tune Rassie the game plan?

Rugby might be edging toward its own version of the NFL quarterback headset, and a Currie Cup encounter in Bloemfontein just gave us a glimpse of why, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. Faf de Klerk was Man of the Match in the Cheetahs’ 43-21 win over the Sharks XV last Friday....

Cole: Bok scrum’s earned an extra second

Former England prop Dan Cole believes the Springboks’ dominance at scrum time is built on more than just size. Cole, who faced the Boks several times during his Test career, says the world champions combine immense physical power with an uncompromising scrummaging...

Straeuli: Ellis Park will always be Lions’ home

CEO Rudolf Straeuli has explained why the Lions’ next two Currie Cup home matches will be staged at university venues instead of Ellis Park. The Lions will host the Vodacom Bulls XV at UJ Stadium (10,000 capacity) this Saturday and the Boland Cavaliers at Wits Stadium...

Golf This Week: July 28 – August 2, 2026

The post Golf This Week: July 28 – August 2, 2026 appeared first on GolfBlogger Golf Blog. The PGA TOUR, LPGA, Champions Tour, Korn Ferry and LIV have events this week. The post Golf This Week: July 28 – August 2, 2026 appeared first on GolfBlogger Golf Blog –...