Rugby / Springboks / Test rugby

Highlights: Springboks vs Argentina

Highlights of the Springboks’ 34-21 win against Argentina at Kings Park. (more…)

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August 19, 2018

Makazole Mapimpi celebrates with Aphiwe Dyantyi

Rugby / Springboks

Dyantyi: It’s not about me

Aphiwe Dyantyi says his primary focus is to ensure he contributes to the Springboks’ winning culture in any way possible, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Durban. (more…)

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August 19, 2018

Bok lock Eben Etzebeth

Rugby / Springboks

‘Bok pack most physical in world’

Pumas coach Mario Ledesma says the Springbok forwards were dominant at Kings Park and will be hard to stop in Mendoza next week. JON CARDINELLI reports from Durban. (more…)

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August 19, 2018

Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi scores

Rugby / Springboks

Springboks fire late to bury Pumas

Aphiwe Dyantyi and Makazole Mapimpi scored two tries apiece as the Springboks claimed a 34-21 bonus-point win against Argentina on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Kings Park. (more…)

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August 18, 2018

Jack Goodhue heads for the tryline

Rugby / Rugby Champs / Test rugby

All Blacks wear down Wallabies in Sydney

The All Blacks scored five second-half tries to beat the Wallabies 38-13 in Sydney on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. (more…)

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August 18, 2018

Chris Smith scores for the Pumas

Currie Cup / Rugby

Pumas pummel Griquas

Flyhalf Chris Smith scored 22 points to steer the Pumas to a 42-19 victory over Griquas in the first round of the Currie Cup in Nelspruit on Friday. (more…)

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August 17, 2018

Rugby / Test rugby

Whitelock reaches All Black milestone

Sam Whitelock is set to play in his 100th Test for the All Blacks when New Zealand take on Australia at the ANZ stadium on Saturday. (more…)

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August 16, 2018

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi

Rugby / Rugby Champs / Springboks / Test rugby

All eyes on Mapimpi

Rassie Erasmus expects Makazole Mapimpi to make the most of his starting opportunity against Argentina at Kings Park on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Durban reports. (more…)

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August 16, 2018

Damian Willemse in Springbok training

Rugby / Rugby Champs / Springboks / Test rugby

Rassie backs Willemse in bench role

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named the uncapped duo of Damian Willemse and Marco van Staden on the bench for the Test against Argentina in Durban. (more…)

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August 16, 2018

Kieran Read against the Wallabies

Rugby / Rugby Champs / Test rugby

Preview: Wallabies vs All Blacks

The All Blacks will be aiming to make a serious statement of intent when they face the Wallabies in Sydney this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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August 16, 2018