Boks seduced by Super Rugby sizzle

Keohane says the Boks ignored substance for spectacle and paid the price as the Wallabies stunned Ellis Park, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that the Springboks abandoned the DNA that makes them so difficult to beat, and instead played...

Stormers target Bok hooker

The Stormers are reportedly trying to bring a Springbok hooker to Cape Town along with Bok tighthead prop Wilco Louw. According to Rapport, John Dobson’s side have set their sights on Marnus van der Merwe, who is also on the radar of the Sharks, Lions and English club...

Another Bok to land of rising sun?

A World Cup-winning Springbok could be on his way to Japan to join many other South Africans currently playing in League One. According to Rapport, centre Lukhanyo Am is considering a move to Japan to continue his playing career. A serious knee injury has kept him out...

Springboks lose No 1 ranking

The Springboks’ 38-22 defeat to the Wallabies at Ellis Park has cost them the World Rugby No 1 ranking. The Boks’ have dropped to third, below the All Blacks and Ireland, after losing three ranking points. They had held top spot since winning the 2003 World Cup. The...

All Blacks repel Pumas’ fightback to go No 1

The All Blacks scored six tries to beat Argentina in Cordoba on Saturday and return to the top of the World Rugby rankings. Ahead 31-10 at the break, New Zealand held off a second-half fightback from the Pumas to win 41-24. The All Blacks clinched the No 1 ranking for...