On this day: De Beer kicks five drop goals

On 24 October 1999, flyhalf Jannie de Beer booted the Boks past England in the World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France in Paris. The flame-haired Free Stater earned 13 Test caps from 1997 to 1999, but will always be remembered for the role he played in one in...

Bulls, Stormers master European slog

The Bulls and Stormers are setting themselves up for a powerful run at home URC playoffs, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the two teams have thrived despite gruelling travel schedules, each playing three of their first five games abroad. “In...

New Wallabies captain gets legend’s advice

Nick Champion de Crespigny admits he was surprised to be named Wallabies captain for Saturday’s Test against Japan in only his third international appearance. The 29-year-old will lead the side in Tokyo as Australia kick off a five-Test tour that also pits them...

Murphy’s red card rescinded after Wessels ban

The 20-minute red card given to Connact flank Josh Murphy for retaliation against the Bulls has been rescinded. Murphy was sent off after lashing out at Bulls hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels, who he accused of grabbing his genitals. Murphy complained to referee Mike...