Beefed up opposition teams are presenting the Sharks and Stormers with tough challenges.
It doesn’t take many brain cells to see that the ?Super 18 system is penalising attacking play.
In a perfect world, Super Rugby players would stand up for their unpaid Kings colleagues
South Africa’s six franchises will set out on their quest for the inaugural Super 18 title this week.
Besides the opening frenzy, rules that could only have been made by a committee come into play
Despite meeting the qualifying world standard, the team failed to fulfil the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee’s criteria.
The Olympics in Rio are the game-changer. Suddenly nations that care little for rugby have diverted funds to the sport.
Besides transformation and money issues very little was memorable – and there is little cheer going into the New Year.
Would you say that the Bokke adequately reflect the black-and-white nature of the game in South Africa?
The All Blacks great is unsure of his own future plans but he is confident the game in his home country is in safe hands.
Drawing on the diversity of talent available will change the team’s game and take it forward.
It is likely to be the last game for several Springboks – and maybe the coach too – so the the play-off against Argentina can’t be taken lightly.
Dr Naidoo put his notepad down. He’d heard enough. Johan had early-onset World Cup neurosis brought on by previous trauma.
The All Blacks have no real weaknesses so the only way to defeat them is not to let them have the ball.
Argentina are looking forward to confronting Australia up front at Twickenham on Sunday.
A backline packed with talent, guile and speed must be used instead of the team’s normal desire to ‘keep it tight’.
Some interesting scenarios lie ahead but despite stuttering form the All Blacks remain favourites.
Bryan Habana equalled Jonah Lomu’s record of 15 World Cup tries with a hat-trick in an annihilation of the US to take SA to the quarter-finals.
The coach has made 10 changes to the squad for the crunch game against Samoa – but are they the right ones?
Too many opportunities to promote the Springbok symbol have been squandered.
Japanese rugby team coach Eddie Jones spent two years plotting how to bring the mighty Springboks to their knees.
The haka is not only renowned for sending shivers down the opposition’s spine; it is also part of the social and cultural fabric of New Zealand.
Learning to enjoy the moment should be a big part of the Springboks’ World Cup as they start their campaign against Japan.
How much store can you place on links in the Sprinkbok team that go back to rugby’s founder?
Prop Jannie du Plessis reveals how he almost cut short his medical studies to save the family farm.
Transformation in rugby is urgent, said Judge Ntendeya Mavundla, and interested parties need to engage to "ventilate" the issue.
The unveiling of the World Cup squad has always come with surprises, so it’s safe to say there will be rumblings this time too.
With the Springboks’ racial make-up again under scrutiny, agents say mentorship and support, in school and beyond, are key to true transformation.
It calls for the coach to be ruthless, but he will largely get his way and might even increase the Boks’ chances of success.
Argentina’s triumph over the Springboks heralds the team’s migration away from underdog status.
Meyer can rely on sterling assistance in finding the ideal balance between ?youth and experience.
The endless renewal of a plethora of laws can lead to confusion and mistakes on the field of play.