Blitz defend 180, despite AB fifty

The Cape Town Blitz pulled off a thrilling 49-run victory against the Tshwane Spartans in the opening game of the Mzansi Super League, writes KHALID MOHIDIN from Newlands.

Kolisi: Papier can handle the pressure

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says he is excited to see what scrumhalf Embrose Papier can do in his first Test start on Saturday.

Boks targeting 80-minute performance

Duane Vermeulen at Bok training in Edinburgh

Money Man: Bet on black in Dublin

The market for betting in rugby is very volatile these days, writes THE MONEY MAN in his column for Independent Media.

Proteas break ODI series drought in Australia

The Proteas sealed their first ODI series win in a decade against the Aussies Down Under with a 40-run win in Hobart, writes KHALID MOHIDIN. 

Kolisi expects physical France challenge

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks’ set pieces and defence will have to be good if they are to beat France in Paris on Saturday.

Poor batting sinks woeful Proteas

Australia prevented an early series defeat by defending a 231-run total against a meek batting performance from the Proteas in the second ODI in Adelaide.

Oosthuizen on track at Sun City

Louis Oosthuizen was more than comfortable with his first round 69 as he builds towards a run at his first Nedbank Golf Challenge title.

Preview: France vs Springboks

The Springboks must produce a backlash when they tackle France in Paris this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks focused on finishing chances

Winger S’bu Nkosi says the Springboks have learned from their failure to convert the opportunities they created against England last Saturday.