Lions shuffle pack to battle Boland

Lions shuffle pack to battle Boland

Coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has made sweeping changes for the Lions’ Currie Cup clash with Boland in Wellington on Sunday. The Lions are in red-hot form, having followed up their 46-5 dismantling of the Sharks with a 40-19 win over Western Province. Captain Jaco Visagie, who...

Four Springboks sign for rebel league

Four high-profile Springboks have reportedly committed to the new R360 global franchise league, a breakaway competition set to shake up the rugby calendar from 2026. The 12-franchise tournament – backed by England World Cup winner Mike Tindall, former Bath director of...

Is Wallabies’ confidence for real, or AI?

The incredulous Australian optimism fuelling belief that the Wallabies can upset the Boks at Ellis Park defies history, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane highlights the growing noise from Australia ahead of the Springboks’ Rugby Championship opener...

Bok legend: Chester Williams

Chester Williams, who would have turned 55 today, overcame prejudice, serious knee injuries and formidable opponents to become one of the game’s great wings. After making his Test debut in 1993, Williams was paraded as the face of the 1995 World Cup in South Africa....