Razor: SA tour All Blacks’ toughest test

Razor: SA tour All Blacks’ toughest test

Coach Scott Robertson says the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa next year will be a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” for players and fans. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The All Blacks will return to South Africa in 2026 for their first full tour since 1996 when Sean...
‘Ellis Park sends shivers down your spine’

‘Ellis Park sends shivers down your spine’

Beauden Barrett and Will Jordan are relishing the prospect of touring South Africa with the All Blacks next year. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. New Zealand’s 2026 tour of South Africa – dubbed “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” – will feature eight matches: four against local...
Sharks’ big guns take aim at Ulster

Sharks’ big guns take aim at Ulster

Eben Etzebeth is one of five returning Springboks for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. Back from their Rugby Championship heroics and a break are forwards Ox Nche, Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi who join fellow Boks Bongi Mbonambi and...

Asenathi backs Lions to roar again

After a brutal three-week tour, Lions and Springbok tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it’s a relief to finally be back home. The Joburg-based team are busy preparing for their round four Vodacom URC clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park on Saturday. “It is good...