Nigel comes out in defence of Rassie

Nigel Owens says the outrage aimed at Rassie Erasmus is unfair and the Springbok boss has broken no rules with his off-field tactics in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Writing for WalesOnline, the former referee sympathises with Erasmus and All Blacks rival Dave Rennie over...

Watch: Giliomee spreads his wings in George

Sharks fullback Luan Giliomee split the defence before soaring over the whitewash in Friday night’s pre-season thrashing of the SWD Eagles at Outeniqua Park. Giliomee finished off a sweeping move sparked by slick passing in the midfield from the scrum.  The visitors...

Lions get double boost for semi

The Lions head into Sunday’s Currie Cup semi-final with a reinvigorated side after two key players were included to face title-holders Griquas in Kimberley. Ruan Delport returns to lead the Pride against the defending champions at Griqua Stadium. He will partner Siya...

Sititi has a point to prove to Boks

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi can’t wait to make a big impact if he gets the chance to clash with the Springboks at FNB Stadium on Saturday. World Rugby’s 2024 Breakthrough Player of the Year Sititi is set to make his first Test appearance of the Rugby’s...

Mallett: All Blacks can’t outscrum Boks

New Zealand’s scrum simply is not as good as South Africa’s and rather than admit it, the All Blacks have chosen to question the legitimacy of the Springbok set-piece, argues Nick Mallett. The world champions and Dave Rennie’s charges will lock up at FNB Stadium on...