Fassi’s Bok season over

Apehelele Fassi is highly likely to miss the remaining Springbok Tests this year. The fullback left the field during the Boks’ 43-10 win over the All Blacks in Wellington due to a fracture in his leg, which required surgery. MORE: Bok star goes under the knife...
Wallabies rocked by major Bledisloe setback

Wallabies rocked by major Bledisloe setback

The Wallabies’ bid to break their Eden Park curse has taken a hit. Just two days after being named in Joe Schmidt’s 34-man squad, Rugby Australia confirmed on Saturday that powerhouse loose forward Rob Valetini would not travel to Auckland for the opening Bledisloe...

Whitehead: Biggest win for me and Griquas

Veteran flyhalf George Whitehead has credited his teammates for the decisive penalty that clinched the Currie Cup title for Griquas against the Lions at Ellis Park. For the second year in a row, the Lions were beaten after the final hooter in the domestic decider....
Ice-cold Whitehead wins it for Griquas

Ice-cold Whitehead wins it for Griquas

Flyhalf George Whitehead held his nerve with a last-minute penalty as Griquas edged the Lions in the Currie Cup final at Ellis Park. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. Whitehead scored 12 points with the boot as the visitors from Kimberley won 27-25 to lift the Currie Cup for the...

Bok star goes under the knife

A key Springbok has undergone surgery after getting injured in the record 43-10 win over the All Blacks in Wellington. Fullback Aphelele Fassi was taken down awkwardly by Scott Barrett during a carry down the touchline. He attempted to continue but was visibly...

Boks praised by biggest critic

Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has offered rare praise for the Springboks. The 65-year-old Australian, who has built a reputation as the Boks’ harshest critic, has often condemned Rassie Erasmus’ tactical approach. Over the years he has accused South Africa of...

Maties coach in pub clash

Stellenbosch University has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against Maties head coach Kabamba Floors after an incident at a local pub last month. According to Netwerk24, players from Hamiltons allegedly clashed with Floors at the Brauhaus in...

Ackers: I’m tired of losing

Coach Johan Ackermann says he has a “burning desire” to win a final with the Vodacom Bulls. Ackermann replaced Jake White, who guided the Pretoria-based side to three URC finals in four years but never lifted the trophy. Ackermann himself has also experienced...

Nkosi: Lions have learned from last year

Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi says the team hasn’t mentioned last year’s Currie Cup final once ahead of Saturday’s decider against Griquas at Ellis Park. The Lions were left heartbroken in the 2024 showpiece in Joburg, when Jordan Hendrikse slotted a monster penalty...