Rugby Feb 14, 2021
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi quits Stormers, linked to Sharks
The 29-year-old star of the 2019 Rugby World Cup is one of several players said to be unhappy with the state of the financially troubled franchise.
Rugby | ADDING THE EXTRAS Dec 27, 2019
Matching magic moments to karaoke classics in a historic year for Japan rugby
by Rich Freeman
With the bōnenkai (year-end party) season in full swing, it is time to look back at a special year of rugby in Japan while also trying to predict what the future holds. And what better way to do it than in traditional karaoke style with ...
Rugby Nov 3, 2019
World champion Springboks hope victory will inspire nation
by Andrew McKirdy
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus expressed hope that his team's victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England on Saturday can inspire his nation, but dismissed the notion that the Springboks were under pressure at the tournament. "In South Africa, pressure is not ...
Rugby Nov 2, 2019
South Africa 32, England 12: Springboks take home RWC trophy for third time
by Andrew McKirdy
South Africa lifted the Rugby World Cup for the third time after a clinical 32-12 victory over England in Saturday's final. The Springboks grinded England down with their awesome forward power combined with metronomic kicking from standoff Handre Pollard, and headed into the final 20 ...
Rugby Oct 30, 2019
Springboks keeping eyes on prize ahead of RWC final
by Andrew McKirdy
South Africa's Rugby World Cup players know how much lifting the trophy for a third time on Saturday would mean to their country — but they are looking no further than final opponent England. "I definitely think it will have a massive impact," Springboks lock ...
Rugby Oct 28, 2019
Triumphant Springboks carrying national pride into Rugby World Cup final
by Andrew McKirdy
South Africa's Rugby World Cup players are hoping an "inspirational" groundswell of support back home can help them lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time this coming Saturday, after booking their place in the final on Sunday with a nerve-shredding win over ...
Rugby Sep 13, 2019
Rassie Erasmus backs Springboks' early arrival in Japan as a success
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus feels vindicated in his side's early arrival in Japan for the Rugby World Cup, even though it will mean its stay in the country will stretch to nine weeks if it makes the Nov. 2 final. Erasmus is keen for ...
Rugby Dec 19, 2018
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi committed to giving back to children in South Africa
by Rich Freeman
When Japan takes on South Africa next September at Kumagaya Rugby Ground the Brave Blossoms will come up against a player in Siya Kolisi whose background and raison d'etre is a world away from their own. The first black player to captain the Springboks in ...