Rassie: Maul tweaks spark try boom

Rassie: Maul tweaks spark try boom

Rassie Erasmus has credited World Rugby’s new maul law application guidelines for the number of tries scored during the opening round of the Nations Championship. A total of 54 tries were scored across the six matches, with the Springboks crossing for seven in their...
Scots ‘not going to Loftus to lose’

Scots ‘not going to Loftus to lose’

Lock Scott Cummings insists Scotland aren’t treating Saturday’s clash with the Springboks as a ‘free hit’, despite the world champions’ formidable record on home soil. The Scots have never beaten the Boks in the Republic and have not won a Test against the South...
Watch: When Zach attacked England

Watch: When Zach attacked England

In just his fourth Test, 22-year-old Springbok prop Zach Porthen impressed with a cameo off the bench at Ellis Park in the Nations Championship, including this destructive run. MORE: Rassie reveals how Zach earned his chance “ZECHARIAH!!” The isiXhosa commentators...

R4,500 a suite seat to watch Boks

Only 100 of Loftus Versfeld’s 400 private suites will reportedly be occupied for Saturday’s Test between the Springboks and Scotland. This is due to an ongoing dispute between suite holders and SA Rugby. The row centres on SA Rugby’s policy for Test matches, which...

Double blow for Wallabies

A key back and influential forward have both been ruled out for Australia ahead of Saturday’s Nations Championship Test against France in Brisbane. Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon will miss the next two internationals after suffering a calf injury, while flanker Tom...
Embrose relishing Handré reunion

Embrose relishing Handré reunion

Embrose Papier says linking up with Handré Pollard again at Test level is a special opportunity as the Vodacom Bulls teammates prepare to steer the Springboks against Scotland. Papier has been handed his first Test start since facing Wales in Cardiff in November 2018...