Rennie: We got rewards from SA introduction

Coach Dave Rennie and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu were quick to credit the Stormers for testing the All Blacks in Friday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opening win for New Zealand, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Six tries and a stirring second-half effort secured a 38-21 victory...
All Blacks battle past Stormers

All Blacks battle past Stormers

The All Blacks scored six tries to beat a brave but battered Stormers outfit in the historic Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. New Zealand led 14-7 half-time, scoring two tries and playing with 13 men midway...

Boks brace for ‘emotional’ Argentina

The Springboks are under no illusions about the size of the task awaiting them against Argentina on Saturday night, reports CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick both warned that a wounded Pumas side will be desperate to prove a...

Stormers suffer late setback

The Stormers have made a late change to their match 23 ahead of Friday night’s clash against the All Blacks in Cape Town. Tighthead prop Sazi Sandi has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and replaced on the bench by Herman Lubbe. The All Blacks were forced to make...

Eight-try SA U18 smash French

SA U18 thrashed France U18 in their opening match of the U18 International Series at Hoërskool Durbanville on Friday. The hosts ran in eight tries to triumph 52-7, having led 21-7 at half-time. SA U18 began the match strongly by creating numerous opportunities, but...

Nonu to tackle All Blacks

New Zealand legend Ma’a Nonu will make his Sharks debut against the All Blacks at Kings Park on Tuesday in the second match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. The two-time World Cup winner, who joined the Durban-based club this week, ostensibly as a mentor for...

SA U18 A edge Irish in thriller

SA U18 A secured a nail-biting victory over Ireland in the first match of the U18 International Series at Hoërskool Durbanville on Friday. Replacement flyhalf Travis Pheiffer’s late penalty goal gave the hosts a 32-31 victory. SA U18 A led 17-7 at the break after...

Lose-lose for Boks in Buenos Aires

The Springboks have nothing to gain in the World Rugby rankings from Saturday’s Test against Los Pumas, but could surrender top spot to the All Blacks with a defeat in Argentina. South Africa’s 10.83-point buffer over Argentina means victory at Estadio José Amalfitani...