Dobela given the keys for Lions’ URC opener

Dobela given the keys for Lions’ URC opener

Lubabalo Dobela will steer the Lions from flyhalf in their Vodacom URC opener against Cardiff on Saturday. Coach Cash van Rooyen has made two changes from the Currie Cup final defeat to Griquas. Dobela starts at 10 in place of Chris Smith, who is unavailable after...

Ox blow for Boks

Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche has been ruled out of Saturday’s Rugby Championship match against Argentina at Kings Park. Nche’s withdrawal, due to a “niggle”, sees Boan Venter start in the No 1 jersey, with Marco van Staden being drafted onto the bench. Similarly...

Serfontein: Bulls have team to win URC

Springbok centre Jan Serfontein says he is eager to add value as the Vodacom Bulls chase their first URC title. The 32-year-old has returned to Loftus Versfeld after eight years in France with Montpellier, where he won the Top 14 title in 2021-22 and the Challenge Cup...

Lions draw inspiration from Boks

The Lions hope to show some Springbok spirit in Saturday night’s Vodacom URC match against Cardiff at the Arms Park. Loose forward WJ Steenkamp says the Joburg-based outfit have taken heart from the Boks’ Rugby Championship fightback after their own heartbreak in the...

Boks must back up Wellington win

The Springboks need a performance against Argentina in Durban that matches the power and precision of their record-breaking triumph against the All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says respect has dominated the build-up to Saturday’s Rugby...

Thrilling climax looms in Rugby Champs

An extraordinary 2025 Rugby Championship is heading for an epic finish. Just two points separate the table-topping Australia from last-placed Argentina with two rounds remaining. The All Blacks face the Wallabies in Auckland and the defending champion Springboks meet...