Jasper: Bok defeat maybe necessary

Jasper Wiese says while the Springboks’ 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth hurts, they learned valuable lessons from it. A much-changed Bok team fought back from 42-17 down with 10 minutes remaining to get within four points of seventh-ranked Australia, who received...

Kiss praises Wallabies’ zen in Bok thriller

Les Kiss hailed the Wallabies’ composure after surviving a dramatic late Springbok fightback to claim a 42-38 victory in Perth on Sunday. Australia appeared to be cruising towards a convincing win when they opened up a 42-17 lead midway through the second half. But...

Wilson ‘proud’ of Wallabies performance

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson hailed his team for snuffing out a late Springbok comeback at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday. A series of late yellow cards saw the Australians down to just 11 men at one point, where it looked like the Boks could sneak a win at the...

André the Giant: Lack of discipline cost us

Captain André Esterhuizen admits that poor discipline and costly errors left the Springboks with too much to do in their dramatic 42-38 defeat to the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday. Australia appeared to have the Test under control when they moved 42-17 ahead after 63...

Boks’ ranking lead reduced

The Springboks’ lead over the All Blacks in the World Rugby rankings has been cut after Sunday’s 42-38 loss to the Wallabies in Perth. The world champions lost 2.00 ranking points to drop to 93.09 – 1.94 points ahead of second-placed New Zealand. It could have been...

Kiss of death as Wallabies tear up Bok blueprint

The Springboks’ cloak of invincibility was torn to shreds in Perth on Sunday as the Wallabies put a world of hurt on the world’s No 1 team, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Australia played with power and purpose, getting in among Bok faces and causing mayhem in defence....

Espírito Santo Trophy Winners and History

The post Espírito Santo Trophy Winners and History appeared first on GolfBlogger Golf Blog. The World’s Amateur Team Championship aka the Espírito Santo Trophy is a biennial amateur golf championship organized by the IGF. The post Espírito Santo Trophy Winners...
Rampant Bulls complete Italian job

Rampant Bulls complete Italian job

The Bulls got their URC campaign underway in the best possible way by thrashing Zebre in a ruthless display in Parma on Saturday night. Last season’s finalists scored seven tries, including a penalty try, in a 47-13 victory to give the South African teams a clean...

JP happy to see all the hands up

Coach JP Pietersen was chuffed with the Sharks’ big win at Kings Park on Saturday, notably praising Luan Giliomee and Janco Purchase for taking their opportunities. Man of the Match Giliomee scored two tries, with Vusi Moyo contributing 14 points from the kicking tee...
Sharks overpower Ospreys

Sharks overpower Ospreys

Luan Giliomee scored a brace while Vusi Moyo kicked 14 points as the Sharks opened their URC season with a five-try win against the Ospreys in Durban on Saturday. The Sharks raced into a 28-14 half-time lead at Kings Park after a blistering opening 40 minutes in which...