Kurt-Lee: Japan stint sharpened my running game

Kurt-Lee Arendse believes playing club rugby in Japan helped him bring an even more attack-minded approach to the Springboks. Arendse has scored 19 tries in 25 Tests, a strike rate that has him installed as one of the Boks’ most lethal attacking threats. Back from a...
Russell at 10 for Suncorp showdown

Russell at 10 for Suncorp showdown

Andy Farrell has named a heavyweight British & Irish Lions team for the first Test against the Wallabies, with England lock Maro Itoje set to captain the side in Brisbane on Saturday. The Saracens enforcer will lead a team loaded with Irish and Scottish influence...

Kwagga: Bomb Squad must detonate

Springbok flank Kwagga Smith says the Bomb Squad has something to prove against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday. Coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for a five-three split on the bench for the Test at Mbombela Stadium, with props Thomas du Toit and Vincent Koch, hooker...

‘Hungry’ Schreuder bolsters Boland

Springbok scrumhalf Louis Schreuder hopes to make a big contribution to the Boland Cavaliers’ 2025 Currie Cup campaign. The 35-year-old returns to South Africa after overseas stints with Toulon, Newcastle and Bath. Schreuder brings with him a wealth of experience from...

The boot that united a nation turns 58

The man who played a massive role in securing South Africa’s first ever World Cup triumph, celebrates a birthday today. Joel Stransky turned 58 and will forever be known for how he calmly slotted the match-winning drop goal in the 1995 World Cup final against the All...