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The good, the bad and the Boks

There was much to report on this year with multiple World Cups taking place across several sporting codes

Cake and politics: On rugby quotas and the World Cup

Boks bank on experience against All Blacks

The world champions must win with a bonus point in Townsville on Saturday to keep their slender Rugby Championship hopes alive

Scrumhalf solution: Ross Cronjé rounded off his impressive Springbok debut with a try against France.

That roar is coming from the Boks

The Lions players have transformed a lacklustre national team in a way few people thought possible

Super rugby, super action, super (confusing) system

But Elton Jantjies is shaping up to be the ‘special one’ and should be the Boks’ first-choice flyhalf.

The last-chance Super 15 saloon

For several teams this weekend’s rugby action will determine who can still secure a play-off spot.

Returning to Super Rugby – Lions tackle fresh challenges

After nearly two years of not playing in the Super Rugby, the Lions may find adjusting to the elite tournament tricky when they make their return.

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has returned to play for the Lions. (Gallo)

Jantjies, Van der Merwe renew contracts with Lions

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies and lock Franco van der Merwe have signed new two-year contracts with the Lions Super Rugby team.

Stormers ring in team changes for Rebels meet

The Stormers have made seven changes to their team for the final match of their Super Rugby overseas tour against the Rebels in Melbourne, Australia.

More than a kicker: Elton Jantjies can spark the Stormers back line.

Only instinct can save rugby from grid-iron inertia

Are the Stormers going to win the conference by playing the way they did against the Sharks, or are they capable of more?

Elton Jantjies of the Lions accepting his man of the match prize during the Absa Currie Cup match between the Cheetahs and Golden Lions.

New blow to Lions Currie Cup campaign

The Lions have been dealt a harsh blow with news that two of their key players will be unavailable for the next two weeks because of Springbok duty.

Derick Minnie during the Super Rugby match between MTN Lions and Melbourne Rebels from Coca Cola Park in Johannesburg.

Lions pull off rare win against Rebels

The Lions capped their final home game of the 2012 Super Rugby with a 37-32 win over the Melbourne Rebels.

Lions coach bemoans team’s defensive performance

Lions coach John Mitchell bemoaned his side’s defence in their 34-20 loss against the Brumbies in a Super Rugby match.

Jantjies back in action for the Golden Lions

Lions flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been included in the upcoming warm-up match against the Super Kings after missing a game due to injury.

Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start

Jantjies drops to bench as Butch gets Lions start

Flyhalf Butch James is set to get his first start for the Lions in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs.

Lions maul woeful Brumbies in Canberra

The bottom-placed Lions used a controversial sin-binning to help inspire them to a 29-20 victory over the ACT Brumbies on Saturday.

Young flyhalves taking flight

Young flyhalves taking flight

There have been times since the end of isolation when it was difficult to know where the next Springbok flyhalf was coming from.

Lions salvage their pride

Young flyhalf Elton Jantjies has been instrumental in the Lions’ Currie Cup comeback.