Suleiman painting Dobbo an All Blacks picture

A key part of the Stormers’ preparation for Friday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash in Cape Town, utility back Suleiman Hartzenberg eyes more game time in the Currie Cup. Hartzenberg returned to action in last week’s big win for the Stormers XXIII over the Sharks XV,...
Nonu gets Sharks jersey, new logo spotted

Nonu gets Sharks jersey, new logo spotted

All Blacks legend Ma’a Nonu was presented with his Sharks jersey and number, as the Durban-based club also gave a sneak peek of a logo rebrand. The Sharks have signed Nonu, a two-time World Cup winner across 103 Tests, to mentor and fast-track outside backs like Jaco...

Big Vic: Lions best bet to beat All Blacks

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes the Lions are the most likely of South Africa’s four URC teams to upset the touring All Blacks. New Zealand begin their seven-match tour of South Africa against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night before also facing...

Stormers wary of Faf factor

Assistant coach Helmut Lehmann and back Suleiman Hartzenberg have acknowledged the threat of Springbok Faf de Klerk when the Stormers XXIII and Cheetahs clash on Sunday. The Stormers bounced back to winning ways in the Currie Cup last week with a bonus-point triumph...

Frans backs raw front row to grow on the job

Frans Steyn says his young props are improving with every game as the Cheetahs turn their attention to Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Cheetahs fell to their first defeat of the campaign in Kimberley last...

Fitzy: 1996 Bok series tops 1987 World Cup

Sean Fitzpatrick says the All Blacks’ landmark 1996 series victory in South Africa remains the greatest achievement of his playing career. The former New Zealand captain has ranked the historic 2-1 triumph above winning the 1987 World Cup, in which the Springboks did...

Zinzan on how All Blacks can beat Boks

New Zealand legend Zinzan Brooke says the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series could hinge on just one moment in a match, such as his famous 1996 drop goal at Loftus Versfeld. Brooke, who played in the All Blacks’ 1996 series victory over the Springboks in South Africa,...

Watch: When WP upset All Blacks

Western Province famously fought back from 11-0 down to beat the All Blacks 12-11 at Newlands in 1976. It ended New Zealand’s unbeaten 28-match run (Tests and tour matches) dating back to 1973. The post Watch: When WP upset All Blacks appeared first on SA Rugby...

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry referees revealed

The match officials for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tests have been locked in ahead of the blockbuster tour kicking off this week. Englishman Matt Carley will take charge of the opening Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August. Georgian...