Rebel R360 league delays launch

The breakaway R360 league has again pushed back its launch date. Fronted by former England international Mike Tindall and originally slated to kick off this year, the launch of R360 – which aims to attract 300 of the best players in the world across both the men and...

Willie refuses to close door on Bok career

Willie le Roux insists his international career is not yet over. The veteran fullback, speaking at an SA Rugby sponsorship event in Joburg on Thursday, admitted he still feels the pull of the national setup. “You do miss being in the team all the time, especially when...

Boks bid to end season on high

The Springboks take on Wales in the season-ending international Test on Saturday at a time when the gulf between the two rugby nations has never been more apparent. The Boks are back-to-back world champions and arrive in the Welsh capital in high spirits on the back...

Erasmus brilliance dwarfs awards snub

Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks keep redefining excellence despite World Rugby overlooking him for Coach of the Year, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that Erasmus needs no external validation after producing the most dominant two-season run of...