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EDITORIAL: Boks a hope for all of us
Picture the scene. Siya Kolisi, the first black Bok captain, raised in Zwide township outside of Port Elizabeth, lifting the World Cup
United SA behind Boks once again
The country came together to back the rugby team
Editorial: Rugby exposes SA’s resistance to transformation
‘In many ways, rugby can be seen as symbolic of the pitfalls bedevilling the best-intentioned attempts at nation-building’
Data reveals secret to log-topping Lions’ success: Carrying the ball, not kicking it
The key to the Jo’burg franchise’s supremacy this season lies in keeping the ball and using it wisely.
Data reveals secret to log-topping Lions’success: Carrying the ball, not kicking it
The key to the Jo’burg franchise’s supremacy this season lies in keeping the ball and using it wisely.
Emotional reunion for ’95 Springbok team
Members of the 1995 World Cup Springbok squad gathered for a reunion marking the 20-year anniversary when they beat the All Blacks 15-12.
Francois Pienaar relives ‘Madiba magic’ of 1995
South Africans are reminded of "Madiba Magic" when 1995 World Cup winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar pays tribute to Nelson Mandela.
Raw Boks might become well done
Inexperienced Springbok team could surprise Australia, but the odds are against them.
Ramsamy recalls bitter battles with rugby boards
In the film <em>Invictus</em> former president Nelson Mandela narrowly wins grudging approval from the administrators to retain the Springbok emblem.
Super 14: The ins and outs
South African rugby will enjoy an auspicious season this year. We begin the year as the envy of the rugby-playing nations, champions of both the world and the Super 14. Even the…
White needs a little time out
For the first time in its 20-year history, the third place play-off game was better than the Rugby World Cup final. A joyous Argentinian side swept aside host nation France at…
Pride and politics after World Cup final
Pride and politics mixed on Sunday as South Africans celebrated their Rugby World Cup final win over England. Festivities continued through the night as South Africans packed fan…
Rainbow nation explodes in joy
South Africa exploded on Saturday night, the final whistle in the World Cup bringing the rainbow nation on to the streets in the time it takes to lift the Webb Ellis trophy. ”The…
England ‘can win any game’
In this most weird and wonderful Rugby World Cup, England is making it seem like anything is possible. That includes winning the final against South Africa on Saturday at Stade…
Rugby fever grips SA, England
As a wax model of English rugby star Jonny Wilkinson joined the statue of national hero Horatio Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square, attention in both England and South Africa…