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RUGBY

Folau sues for ‘substantial’ payout from Rugby Australia
Article
/ 6 June 2019

Folau sues for ‘substantial’ payout from Rugby Australia

Folau’s contract was terminated last month after a Rugby Australia tribunal found him guilty of a ‘high-level’ code of conduct breach

By Agency
World Rugby launches global campaign to boost women’s game
Article
/ 21 May 2019

World Rugby launches global campaign to boost women’s game

The campaign uses stories from 15 women and girls involved in rugby at all levels of the game to promote women’s rugby

By Agency
Folau homophobia hearing begins in Sydney
Article
/ 4 May 2019

Folau homophobia hearing begins in Sydney

The controversy has overshadowed Australia’s World Cup preparations, with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vowing not to select Folau

By Agency
What it’s like wearing the All-Black jersey
Article
/ 26 April 2019

What it’s like wearing the All-Black jersey

A new book delves into the secrets behind the mighty rugby team from a tiny country

By Peter Bills
Gloomy return for Super Rugby after mosque attacks
Article
/ 21 March 2019

Gloomy return for Super Rugby after mosque attacks

Super Rugby resumes after mosque attacks, with Stormers travelling to New Zealand for Saturday’s game against the Wellington Hurricanes.

By Staff Reporter
Selborne’s humble coach soars
Article
/ 1 March 2019

Selborne’s humble coach soars

Judging by the plaudits Phiwe Nomlomo is receiving, he may enter Super Rugby next

By Staff Reporter
SA rugby in contract overhaul to stem talent drain
Article
/ 23 February 2019

SA rugby in contract overhaul to stem talent drain

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said the existing model had to be "disrupted"

By Agency
Five talking points for the new Super Rugby season
Article
/ 14 February 2019

Five talking points for the new Super Rugby season

Here are five talking points for the 24th year of the southern hemisphere club championship

By Agency
South African rugby’s blackballed coaches
Article
/ 5 February 2019

South African rugby’s blackballed coaches

Bevin Fortuin boasts a CV that should make top unions and franchises salivate at the prospect of having him on their books

By Staff Reporter
Sport Audit 2018: How South Africa’s national rugby teams have performed
Article
/ 7 December 2018

Sport Audit 2018: How South Africa’s national rugby teams have performed

If our national teams are adverts of who we are then it’s little wonder we are so quick to hold them to account. So let’s do just that.

By Luke Feltham
Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt
Article
/ 19 November 2018

Kolisi escapes sanction for headbutt

In the 30th minute of the clash, Kolisi, while held on the ground by Scottish midfielder Peter Horne, used the back of his head to strike his opponent

By Agency
Springboks down Scotland at Murrayfield
Article
/ 18 November 2018

Springboks down Scotland at Murrayfield

The Springboks followed New Zealand’s Murrayfield success of 12 months ago as only the second away team in 12 matches to triumph on Scottish soil

By Staff Reporter
Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks
Article
/ 16 November 2018

Strong-willed Scots ready to match ambitious Boks

For many South Africans Scotland is best known for three things — whisky (the Irish spell it with an ‘e’), Sean Connery and tartan skirts

By Agency And and Staff Reporter
Boks snatch dramatic late victory over France
Article
/ 11 November 2018

Boks snatch dramatic late victory over France

The result extended the Boks’s nine-year unbeaten run against France and restored some confidence for coach Rassie Erasmus

By Staff Reporter
Rassie has riches aplenty
Article
/ 9 November 2018

Rassie has riches aplenty

With Les Bleus smarting for revenge, now is the time the Bok coach will make clear his 2019 plans

By Luke Feltham
All Blacks call up the big guns for England Test
Article
/ 9 November 2018

All Blacks call up the big guns for England Test

New Zealand have signalled their attacking intent against England by naming two playmakers in a full- strength side for Saturday’s blockbuster Test

By Agency
Springboks upset world champion All Blacks
Article
/ 15 September 2018

Springboks upset world champion All Blacks

​South Africa pulled off a shock 36-34 victory over New Zealand in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington on Saturday

By Agency
Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return
Article
/ 6 August 2018

Kolisi keeps Springbok captaincy as star forwards return

The flanker became the first black Test skipper of the Springboks two months ago

By Agency
Lions face the ultimate test against Crusaders
Article
/ 3 August 2018

Lions face the ultimate test against Crusaders

If the Lions are to become Super Rugby champions at the third time of asking, it’s going to take a lot of firsts

By Luke Feltham
Lions SA’s only hope at title
Article
/ 20 July 2018

Lions SA’s only hope at title

Same old, same old … the Jo’burg side have their work cut out to shake up a stagnant competition

By Luke Feltham
Tunisia Rugby puts blame on Zim for accommodation debacle
Article
/ 4 July 2018

Tunisia Rugby puts blame on Zim for accommodation debacle

The Tunisian Rugby Union expressed regret regarding the incident

By Agency
England snap losing streak
Article
/ 23 June 2018

England snap losing streak

Having led 6-3 at half-time, England fell a point behind in the second half before captain Farrell and winger May took the game away from the Boks

By Gregory Walton
All Blacks say ‘non’ to putting trophy on line against France
Article
/ 21 June 2018

All Blacks say ‘non’ to putting trophy on line against France

All Blacks dismiss ‘spicing up’ dead-rubber third Test against France by putting the already won Dave Gallaher Trophy back on the line

By Agency
No racism in Willemse walk-out, says SuperSport
Article
/ 19 June 2018

No racism in Willemse walk-out, says SuperSport

​The independent review into the Willemse walk-out has found that the conduct of Nick Mallett and Naas Botha "does not manifest naked racism"

By Luke Feltham
South Africa beats England 23-12 to clinch rugby Test series
Article
/ 16 June 2018

South Africa beats England 23-12 to clinch rugby Test series

The Springboks clawed to a 13-12 half-time advantage and dominated a second half in which England rarely looked like scoring

By Gregory Walton
Boks stay 7th in rankings despite comeback heroics
Article
/ 11 June 2018

Boks stay 7th in rankings despite comeback heroics

England, meanwhile, slipped to fourth spot for the first time in two years. They are replaced by Australia, who beat Ireland 18-9 in Brisbane.

By Agency
Boks edge England in Ellis Park thriller
Article
/ 9 June 2018

Boks edge England in Ellis Park thriller

The Springboks got back to winning ways with victory over England in an enthralling Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday

By Agency
Erasmus: Kolisi captain appointment had nothing to do with Willemse walkout
Article
/ 29 May 2018

Erasmus: Kolisi captain appointment had nothing to do with Willemse walkout

​Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says race had no role to play in his decision to appoint Siya Kolisi as captain for the series against England

By Agency
Siya Kolisi to captain Springboks against England
Article
/ 28 May 2018

Siya Kolisi to captain Springboks against England

Kolisi will become the first black skipper in the team’s history

By Luke Feltham
Too much white in Saru’s colour mix
Article
/ 11 May 2018

Too much white in Saru’s colour mix

The problem is that too little is being done at the under-18 level to tap into the black resource pool

By Luke Feltham
Transformation report: Rugby still lagging behind
Article
/ 7 May 2018

Transformation report: Rugby still lagging behind

Rugby, hockey and tennis were among the codes which received poor ratings, while there were signs of improvements for cricket.

By Luke Feltham
Meet Gerhard De Beer, SA’s aspiring NFL star
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Meet Gerhard De Beer, SA’s aspiring NFL star

The 23-year-old from Pretoria has just signed a professional contract with the Buffalo Bills

By Luke Feltham
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