Mahashe making ‘unreal’ moments count

Lions breakout star Siba Mahashe says rugby chose him by chance, but his rapid rise has been driven by hard work, family support and a desire to improve. It was only eight months ago that Mahashe made his URC debut. But the 22-year-old loose forward is already being...

Habana: I was properly eating dust

Springbok try-scoring icon Bryan Habana recalls two experiences from the 2007 World Cup he wishes had turned out differently. Statistically the greatest winger in Bok history, Habana cemented his place among the sport’s elite with a series of outstanding displays en...

Bok stars set for derby fireworks

South Africa’s biggest domestic rugby Saturday of the season will feature 38 Springboks across two blockbuster URC derbies, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane believes the Stormers’ clash with the Sharks in Cape Town and the Bulls’ showdown with the...

All Blacks turn Eden Park pressure into fuel

Coach Dave Rennie says he wants the All Blacks to use the pressure of protecting their proud record at Eden Park as motivation rather than let it weigh them down. New Zealand have gone 53 matches unbeaten at the Auckland venue against all opponents, a world record for...

Wilson expects All Blacks to turn on the pace

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson believes the All Blacks will unleash a high-speed attacking game under Dave Rennie in the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland on Saturday. Rennie will face his former team for the first time since being sacked as Wallabies coach in...