Back-to-basics Boks can bounce back

The Springboks were their own worst enemies at Eden Park, but a reset to their DNA of power, set piece dominance and defence can spark a turnaround in Wellington, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Boks’ defeat in Auckland was all the more...

Fresh Kurt-Lee setback for Boks, No 8 returns

Springbok wing Kurt-Lee Arendse could be unavailable for longer than initially anticipated. Arendse picked up a hamstring injury in the Ellis Park loss to Australia last month and was initially expected to return to the Bok fold for the double-header against Argentina...

All Blacks centurion out of Bok rematch

The All Blacks’ triumph over the Springboks at Eden Park came with significant casualties ahead of the return clash in Wellington. Hooker Codie Taylor has been ruled out after suffering a concussion, while try-scoring winger Emoni Narawa is “highly unlikely” to...
Currie Cup semis decided

Currie Cup semis decided

The Lions and Griquas will host home Currie Cup semi-finals. There were still plenty of permutations going into the final round of the league stage, with the top four teams all chasing victories to strengthen their log positions while the Pumas still stood a chance of...
Bulls survive late Cheetahs surge

Bulls survive late Cheetahs surge

The Vodacom Bulls ended their Currie Cup season on a high, holding off the Cheetahs at Loftus after being reduced to 14 men. Johan Ackermann’s side, which included URC players in need of game time, claimed a 35-31 victory, built on a dominant opening half before...