At just 29, Rhys Thomas’s international rugby career was ended by a heart attack, which profoundly affected his sense of identity, his physical health and his mental health.
The Springbok Women enjoyed a low key, but productive training session at the Cardiff Metropolitan University on Monday as they started to fine tune their preparations for Friday’s WXV Global Series opener with Wales at Cardiff Arms Park.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reiterated the team’s motivation in the wake of a 43-28 victory over New Zealand to claim the inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry title in Baltimore.
The Springboks were crowned champions of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry after producing a sensational second-half display to overcome the All Blacks 43-28 in a thrilling showdown in Baltimore.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said while they expected a desperate performance from the All Blacks in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series decider in Baltimore on Saturday, their inspiration to finish with a win and clinch the trophy was fuelled by making their supporters proud.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says playing against the All Blacks has been tough, but a massive honour for the Boks and they can’t wait to run out in front of a new crowd this weekend.
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has included Richie Mo'unga at flyhalf and handed the captaincy to Cody Taylor for the fourth and final Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry in Baltimore on Saturday.
The intensity of the Vodacom Bulls’ training session in Stellenbosch this week ahead of their pre-season friendly against the DHL Stormers on Friday is exactly what young flyhalf Ruben Groenewald was looking for.
The United Rugby Championship returns this month and will be a crucial season in the build-up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, writes Jon Cardinelli.
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth says their clash against the All Blacks is crucial for the team and that they would give everything for the full 80 minutes to win the series.