Frans: Cheetahs need to start winning

Frans: Cheetahs need to start winning

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has demanded an 80-minute performance from his side against Georgia’s Black Lion in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The Cheetahs suffered a 39-38 defeat in the first match of the Challenge series, which serves as preparation for the EPCR Challenge...

‘Winning will bring Lions fans back’

Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the best way to fill Ellis Park again is simple: win more games. The former Springbok centre was speaking ahead of Saturday’s URC match against Ulster, which comes on the back of a shocking turnout of just 1,771 fans for last...

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...