Bok centre retires after ‘huge fright’

A concussion scare and a growing desire to spend more time with his family have prompted a Springbok to hang up his boots. After more than 300 senior appearances across 16 years, Francois Venter has decided to retire from rugby. “The decision to retire came with time....

Boks win big but miss the mark

The Springboks thrashed Wales again, but their accuracy fell well short of the standards expected of the world champions, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Boks were physically dominant throughout the Nations Championship clash in...

Los Pumas coach storms out

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi accused England of showing a “lack of respect” after abruptly ending his post-match press conference on Saturday. Contepomi was speaking to the media following his side’s controversial 31-24 defeat in Santiago del Estero when loud...

Currie Cup qualifying could change

The current Currie Cup Premier Division qualification process will be reviewed later this month. According to Rapport, presidents, CEOs and coaches of the country’s 14 provincial unions are set to meet at a workshop in Joburg on 29 July to consider South Africa’s...
Junior Bok champs ‘just kept grinding’

Junior Bok champs ‘just kept grinding’

Kevin Foote and Siphosethu Mnebelele praised the grit of the Junior Springboks after guiding them to back-to-back Junior World Championship titles on Saturday. Leading France 6-0 at the break, the Junior Boks weathered heavy French pressure to secure their second...