Boks back on top of rankings

The Springboks returned to the top of the World Rugby rankings after battering the All Blacks in Wellington. The world champions’ 43-10 win – their biggest-ever against their arch-rivals – earned them 2.25 ranking points, enough to leapfrog both New Zealand and...

Pumas coach ‘fed up’ with match officials

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi launched a scathing attack on the match officials after his side’s 28-26 win against the Wallabies in Sydney. The Rugby Championship clash was marred by several controversial calls. A glaring forward pass in the buildup to Filipo...

Sharks rally in George to defeat Stormers

The Sharks overturned a 12-point deficit to beat the Stormers in a pre-season match at Outeniqua Park on Friday. The Stormers led 17-5 after 28 minutes thanks to two tries from winger Seabelo Senatla and one from flanker Ben-Jason Dixon, while fullback Yaw Penxe...

Fleck: Sacha’s a bit like Marcus Smith

Robbie Fleck has raised concerns over Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s selection at flyhalf for the Springboks’ clash with New Zealand in Wellington. The 23-year-old replaces Handré Pollard for the Wellington Test, partnering Cobus Reinach at halfback in a youthful...

Mains: Bookies got Suzie to poison All Blacks

Former All Blacks coach Laurie Mains still insists his side were poisoned before the 1995 World Cup final, and says Jonah Lomu was wrongly denied a try. The decider at Ellis Park saw the Springboks stun the heavily favoured All Blacks 15-12 after extra time. Mains...