Rassie’s Bok flyhalf poker game

Coach Rassie Erasmus says there is no first-choice flyhalf in the Springbok squad and selection at No 10 changes to challenge the opposition. Erasmus has kept his cards close to his chest over who’s likely to get the nod in the Rugby Championship opener against...

Boishaai edge Gimmies in thriller

Paarl Boys’ High claimed South Africa’s unofficial No 1 schools ranking with a dramatic victory over Paarl Gimnasium at Faure Stadium on Saturday. Boishaai trailed 33-21 with seven minutes remaining before scoring two late tries for a 35-33 victory – their first over...
Rampant Bulls trample Sharks

Rampant Bulls trample Sharks

The Vodacom Bulls scored 10 tries in a crushing Currie Cup win against the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The 64-0 hammering saw coach Phiwe Nomlomo’s team move to the top of the log with a full haul of 10 log points from their first two matches, above the...
Visagie gets a double as Lions maul WP

Visagie gets a double as Lions maul WP

Captain Jaco Visagie led from the front and scored two tries as the Lions raced to an impressive win over Western Province at Ellis Park. The Lions followed up a 46-5 demolition of the Sharks in round 1 with a 40-19 victory over the visiting Capetonians on Saturday to...
‘Proud’ Schmidt hails Wallabies grit

‘Proud’ Schmidt hails Wallabies grit

Joe Schmidt praised Australia’s fighting spirit after a thunderous finish to the series against the Lions, and a fairytale send-off for veteran Nic White. Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt hailed his side’s “grit and resilience” after they stunned the British & Irish...