Bok front-rower calls it quits

A Springbok front-rower has decided to call time on his professional playing career. The Vodacom Bulls confirmed on Friday that prop Lizo Gqoboka has announced his retirement, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that saw him rise from humble beginnings to...

Ex-All Blacks back Blackadder to bash Boks

Kieran Read and Justin Marshall say the physicality and experience of loose forward Ethan Blackadder is what the All Blacks need to dominate the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Blackadder earned a recall to the national team as part of Dave Rennie’s 44-man squad to...
Naas wants rugby tours to stay

Naas wants rugby tours to stay

Springbok great Naas Botha hopes Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry is just the beginning of a return to the traditional international tours that once defined the sport. The All Blacks are set to face the Stormers, Sharks and Vodacom Bulls before the first Test against the...
Rewind: Howlett breaks Bok hearts

Rewind: Howlett breaks Bok hearts

Doug Howlett’s late try at Jade Stadium in 2004 snatched victory from the Springboks as the All Blacks and South Africa gear up for the epic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. ALL BLACKS: ‘We want to shut Bok fans up’ There’s been no shortage of nail-biters against the...

GoFundMe launched for Hougaard

Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard has shared a fundraising campaign after revealing he is facing financial difficulties. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the 42-year-old, who posted a link to the fundraiser on his Facebook page. The...

Faf benched for clash with champs

The table-topping Cheetahs have made wholesale changes for Friday night’s central derby against defending Currie Cup champions Griquas at Griqua Park. Head coach Frans Steyn handed several fresh faces starting roles. Henry Immelman moves into the No 15 jersey, with...