Stormers scrum wizard on Bok standby

The Springboks’ 67-30 victory over Argentina in Durban has come at a cost, with Rassie Erasmus possibly having to draft in reinforcements for the return Test at Twickenham. The bonus-point triumph catapulted the world champions to the top of the Rugby Championship...

Two World Cup winners on track for Bok tour

The Springboks will have two experienced Springboks back in the mix for their end-of-year tour starting on 1 November against Japan at Wembley. According to Rapport, winger Kurt-Lee Arendse has been running in practice again and showing no ill-effects from the ankle...
Sacha’s earned Carter comparison

Sacha’s earned Carter comparison

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s record-breaking performance against Argentina in Durban was Dan Carter-esque in its dominance, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The Springbok flyhalf had played just 18 minutes of the Boks’ record win against the All Blacks in Wellington two weeks...

SA Rugby weighs up 2035 World Cup bid

SA Rugby has yet to decide whether to launch a bid for the 2035 World Cup. World Rugby this week confirmed that the bidding process has opened, with expressions of interest required from October and a final decision to be made in November 2027. For SA Rugby, the first...

Celebrate Stormers’ lashing of Leinster

The Stormers produced one of the finest performances in their history to hammer Leinster 35-0 in Cape Town, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the opening-round win was more than just a statement; it was a night to be remembered in...

All Blacks lose backline star

The All Blacks will be without one of their most experienced backs for Saturday’s Rugby Championship rematch against Australia in Perth. Beauden Barrett left the field in the first half of the All Blacks’ 33-24 win in Auckland, which secured the Bledisloe Cup for...