Fiji fightback sinks Blitzboks in Perth

Fiji fightback sinks Blitzboks in Perth

Fiji scored 20 unanswered points to inflict the Blitzboks’ first defeat of the Perth Sevens, and top Group A. The 20-14 win means the islanders again go through day one unbeaten, like they did on their way to the title in Singapore last week. It was the Blitzboks who...

Cashing in on England

The betting experts at Africa Picks break down where the smart money sits for England vs Wales at Twickenham. England open their Six Nations campaign the strongest they have been in a long time. Wales arrive still searching for answers. An 11-match winning run, backed...

‘Razor was just on edge, always tense’

Crusaders players reportedly did not recognise Scott Robertson when he stepped into the All Blacks head coach role. A wide-ranging New Zealand Herald investigation by Shayne Currie suggests the pressure of international rugby fundamentally changed the man who had...
Bone Collector warns on Venter switch

Bone Collector warns on Venter switch

Former Springbok enforcer Willem Alberts believes there is merit in moving Lions flank Ruan Venter to lock, but has issued a word of caution. Having returned from a four-match suspension, Venter finds fierce competition for his place from Junior Boks star Batho...

Don delivers as Blitzboks edge Argentina

Donavan Don’s second-half try saw the Blitzboks beat Argentina in a tense encounter at the Perth Sevens on Saturday. The Blitzboks won 19-12 after leading 14-7 at the break. They beat Spain 33-14 earlier in the day and face Fiji in their final Pool A match at 12:52pm...