Return of the conquering heroes
Let’s be honest (your boss isn’t reading this) – Monday morning productivity was at an all time low in South Africa this week, and not...
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Jan 96 min read
Sink or swim? The curious case of the Sharks
There’s a lot of negative talk about the Sharks at the moment, and I’m loathe to add to it. I don’t believe it’s particularly helpful....
Nov 4, 20233 min read
The agony and the ecstasy
In the last ten minutes of the Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and the All Blacks, I was in tears. Not just the kind of...
Oct 20, 20233 min read
A question of trust
The Springboks have named an unchanged side for their semi final clash against England, something that has surprised, and perhaps even...
Jun 18, 20233 min read
An Opportunity for Redemption
The significance of second chances has been top of mind for many in the rugby world since the official announcement from the Sharks on 13...
Jun 3, 20232 min read
Champions of Africa
The Springbok Women successfully defended their title at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, which was held in Madagascar over three rounds...
May 22, 20233 min read
Salary Cap relief gives SA Franchises a fighting chance.
South African sides the Sharks, Lions, Bulls and Stormers have had two full seasons in Europe, enjoying varied success along the way....
Sep 8, 20222 min read
Rugby World Cup Sevens takes over Cape Town, and your weekend
RWC7s captains gather on Signal Hill, Cape Town. Photo: Rugby World Cup 7s The rugby world will descend on Cape Town this weekend, as the...
Aug 26, 20225 min read
It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it…
Springbok Coach, Jacques Nienaber. Photograph by Johan Rynners/Gallo Images/Getty Images. There are some jobs I wouldn’t do for all the...
Aug 20, 20222 min read
A clean sweep for Springbok Women
Photo: Springbok Women The Springbok Women took on Spain on Friday, 19 August, at the Fanie du Toit Stadium, and wrapped up the Winter...
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Springbok Women score historic victory
Ayanda Malinga scored a brace to help secure victory for the Springbok Women. Photo courtesy of Springbok Women. The Springbok Women took...
Jul 19, 20223 min read
A game for everyone...
This weekend, during the South Africa v Wales series decider, I finally lost my temper with a mansplainer. It’s usually something I laugh...
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Did we really learn what we needed to in Bloem?
Whilst Bloemfontein was somewhat of a gamble by the Springbok management, I won't go as far as some journalists to call this a Springbok...
Jul 6, 20223 min read
Boks to 'break down' Wales
Test 2 of the July Incoming Series against Wales is taking place this Saturday in Bloemfontein and Jacques Nienaber has essentially...
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Not the last we have seen of Elton.
Saturday at Loftus proved to be a rude awakening for the Bok players and management, as well as the fans both in and out of the stadium....
Jul 1, 20222 min read
Key Battles: Boks v Wales
The first of the three test Incoming Series against Wales kicks off tomorrow at 17:05 at a sold out Loftus Versfeld and the build up is...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Springbok firepower to overwhelm Wales?
Just days away from the opening text of the July Incoming Series and the excitement in the air is palpable. Loftus has sold out and...
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Is local the most lekker?
Jake White. Gallo Images. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. The start of the international rugby season....
Jun 23, 20223 min read
Deon Fourie, bad omen for the All Blacks.
It has been a while since the Springboks last selected an out and out fetcher or breakdown specialist. The All Blacks wont remember that...
Jun 18, 20222 min read
Underdogs bite back
It feels a bit like the Currie Cup has been overshadowed of late, as it’s been played concurrently with the arguably higher profile URC....
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