Red cards won’t stop Eben playing his game

Eben Etzebeth says he won’t hold back despite recent red-card controversy involving fellow Springbok locks Lood de Jager and Franco Mostert. De Jager received a straight red against France in Paris and a four-match ban, while Mostert faces a disciplinary hearing this...

Eben: Ireland fixture stood out for Boks

Eben Etzebeth says facing Ireland on Saturday is a “nice opportunity” to try to change fortunes in Dublin, where the Springboks last won a Test in 2012. Since then, the Boks have suffered three defeats at the home of Irish rugby, in 2014, 2017 and 2022. Speaking at a...

Stick gives clarity on Sous hearing

Mzwandile Stick has hit out at what he calls unfair, inconsistent disciplinary decisions as the Boks prepare for Franco “Sous” Mostert’s looming hearing. Mostert, who was shown a red card against Italy, faces his judicial process in the coming days, and Stick made it...

Farrell: Boks have been brilliant

Coach Andy Farrell says Ireland are relishing the chance to measure themselves against the “best in the world” in Dublin on Saturday. Fresh off a record 46-19 victory over Australia, Farrell said the Springboks’ form speaks for itself. “They’re the best in the world....

Regripping My Clubs

The post Regripping My Clubs appeared first on GolfBlogger Golf Blog. I recently took advantage of a snowy day to regrip several of my clubs. It’s a relatively easy task, and one that can save some money. The post Regripping My Clubs appeared first on...

Ireland have the Boks’ number

SARugbymag.co.za revisits the last five clashes between the Springboks and Ireland in a rivalry that’s become one of rugby’s fiercest. Ireland 38 Springboks 3 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, 2017 A record-breaking win for the Irish who ran in four tries to hand the Boks their...

Big Vic: World Rugby buggering up our game

The fallout from the Springboks’ back-to-back red cards on their European tour has intensified, with South African legend Victor Matfield and All Blacks great Sir John Kirwan tearing into World Rugby. They’ve described it as an inconsistent, out-of-control refereeing...

Jean: Boks, Ireland to throw out taunts

Jean de Villiers believes there will be mind games in the build-up to the Springboks’ blockbuster clash with Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Speaking to SportsBoom.co.za, the former Bok captain said the history and recent edge between the two sides almost guarantees...