Mallett: TMO a blight on rugby

Mallett: TMO a blight on rugby

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says TMO interventions are robbing the game of its rhythm. Speaking on the Talking Boks podcast, Mallett questioned interventions that saw three Junior Boks tries ruled out in the Junior World Championship final against France in...

Boland battle past Bulls

The Boland Cavaliers opened their Currie Cup campaign with a gritty win against the Vodacom Bulls XV in Wellington on Sunday. Last season’s semi-finalists scored three tries to one in wet and muddy conditions to win 24-10. Boland struck early when hooker Joshua Eras...

Faf helps Cheetahs edge Lions

Faf de Klerk made a winning start to his Cheetahs stint as the Free Staters claimed a narrow Currie Cup win over the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The Springbok scrumhalf played 70 minutes in his first competitive appearance since returning to South Africa from...

Why Junior Boks didn’t play Giliomee

Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has explained why Luan Giliomee was not selected for the Junior World Championship final despite being cleared to play. The utility back became available for selection after his red card against England in the semi-final was overturned by...

All Blacks close gap on Boks

The All Blacks have edged closer to the Springboks at the top of the World Rugby rankings after the third round of the Nations Championship. Rassie Erasmus’ side remained No 1 following Saturday’s 43-0 win over Wales in Durban, but did not gain any ranking points...