Nortjé: Massive challenge awaits Boks

Lock Ruan Nortjé says the Springboks will have their work cut out for them against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. The world champions’ hopes of finishing top of the Nations Championship southern hemisphere standings took a major knock with Friday night’s 21-19 defeat...

Jesse explains Boks’ Japan exodus

Jesse Kriel will not be joining the long line of Springboks heading home from Japan, but he understands exactly why his teammates are leaving. The Bok centre has been playing for the Yokohama Canon Eagles since 2020 and recently penned a contract extension with the...

Beaver ‘shocked’ by All Blacks loss

Former flyhalf Stephen Donald was forced to eat his words after Wales upset the All Blacks in Cardiff on Saturday. The Welsh defensive display was lauded by New Zealand commentators and media after the home side clung on in the Nations Championship match to win 35-28...

Kriel, Barrett show true greatness

Jesse Kriel and Beauden Barrett have shown that character, resilience and commitment to the jersey matter just as much as talent and trophies, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane pays tribute to two of international rugby’s most respected...

Ireland overpower feisty Fiji

Wingers Tommy O’Brien and Rob Baloucoune each scored a brace as Ireland thrashed Fiji in Dublin to get their eye in for the Springboks next weekend. Andy Farrell’s side ensured it’s everything to play for in the final round of the Nations Championship after a...