Rassie responds to spying allegations

Rassie responds to spying allegations

Rassie Erasmus has hit back at Warren Gatland’s allegations that the Springboks spied on the British & Irish Lions in 2021. In a column for The Telegraph, former Lions coach Gatland alleged that Erasmus and the Springbok coaching team may have had insight into the...

Scotland pip Maori All Blacks

Scotland had to rely on all their international experience to edge the Maori All Blacks in Whangarei, despite a late charge from the hosts. The Scots claimed a narrow 29 – 26 win to start their Pacific tour on the right note. The hosts made a dream start, striking...
Gutsy Junior Boks overhaul England

Gutsy Junior Boks overhaul England

The Junior Springboks overturned an early 14-point deficit to claim a bonus-point win against England at the World Rugby U20 Championship in Rovigo. The 32-22 triumph took South Africa to the top of Pool A with 10 points. England are second on five points, along with...

Captain Kriel: Don’t write off Italy

Jesse Kriel says the Springboks have “immense respect” for Italy heading into the first Test at Loftus on Saturday. Kriel will become the 67th Springbok Test captain having led the Boks to a big victory in an uncapped match against the Barbarians last week. “It’s very...

Bulls, Jake part ways

Director of rugby Jake White has left the Vodacom Bulls by mutual agreement following a post-season review. White’s future at Loftus had been under intense scrutiny, with reports that players and coaches issued an ultimatum to the Bulls board: either White goes, or we...