Currie Cup / Rugby

Pumas punish sloppy Sharks

The Pumas bounced back from an eight-point half-time deficit to beat the Sharks 27-20 in Nelspruit on Saturday. (more…)

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August 3, 2019

William Small-Smith scores for the Cheetahs

Rugby

Cheetahs star hospitalised

Centre William Small-Smith was rushed to hospital after he collapsed during the Cheetahs’ captain’s run on Thursday. (more…)

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August 2, 2019

Agustin Creevy clashes with the Boks in 2016

Rugby / Springboks

Salta success will boost Bok belief

South Africa’s poor Test and Super Rugby record in Argentina highlights the challenge facing the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.
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August 1, 2019

Springboks wing Cheslin Kolbe celebrates.

Rugby / Springboks

Five Springboks who punched World Cup tickets

Following several standout performances in the first two matches in the Rugby Championship, JOHN GOLIATH picks five Springboks who are World Cup bound.

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July 30, 2019

Aaron Smith and Herschel Jantjies leap for the ball

Rugby / Springboks

Smith: Jantjies came out of nowhere

All Blacks scrumhalf Aaron Smith believes Herschel Jantjies has a ‘very good career ahead of him’. (more…)

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July 29, 2019

Herschel Jantjies celebrates

Rugby / Springboks

Erasmus: Boks lucky to escape with draw

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus admitted his side needed a bit of luck to escape with a 16-16 draw against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. (more…)

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July 27, 2019

Herschel Jantjies dives for the try

Rugby / Springboks / Top story

Boks snatch late draw at Cake Tin

Handré Pollard converted Herschel Jantjies’ last-gasp try to secure a 16-16 draw with the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports. (more…)

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July 27, 2019

Specman scored three tries

Currie Cup / Rugby

Blue Bulls snap losing streak

Rosko Specman scored a hat-trick as the Vodacom Blue Bulls beat the Pumas 25-17 in Nelspruit on Friday to end their two-match losing run. (more…)

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July 26, 2019

The Springboks celebrate a try

Rugby / Springboks

‘Confident Boks offer good value’

The MONEY MAN, in his Independent Media betting column, is backing the Springboks to cover the spread and not lose by 11 or more points against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. (more…)

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July 26, 2019

Marco van Staden carries against the Sharks

Currie Cup / Rugby

Van Staden starts for Bulls

Marco van Staden will start in one of two changes to the Vodacom Bulls’ starting lineup for their match against the Pumas in Nelspruit on Saturday. (more…)

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July 25, 2019