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Cheslin Kolbe deserves to be mentioned among the greatest players to have played the game. That’s the assessment of former All Blacks captain Sam Cane amid criticism of the winger from some New Zealand scribes. Cane has spent the last few seasons alongside the double world champion in Japan after joining Suntory Sungoliath following the […]

The All Blacks have invited their South African supporters to a welcome event at Cape Town Stadium ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. The free event will take place on Friday from 1pm to 3:30pm. “Alongside plenty of music and family friendly fun, the All Blacks will be sharing their thoughts ahead of the

The Vodacom Bulls have secured access to one of the Currie Cup’s most exciting finishers after striking a unique agreement with the Boland Cavaliers. Boland coach Hawies Fourie confirmed to Netwerk24 that prolific winger Xavier Mitchell has signed a new deal until the end of 2028, with the agreement allowing the 28-year-old to represent the

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says Embrose Papier still has every chance of forcing his way into contention for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks. Papier’s absence from the 44-man squad for the one-off Test against Argentina next Saturday and the All Blacks series sparked debate among Bok fans after the in-form Vodacom

Rassie Erasmus is confident the Springboks will peak at the right time in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. The world champions have built towards the four-Test showdown against the All Blacks with matches against the Barbarians, England, Scotland and Wales, and will face Argentina in Buenos Aires next Saturday. Erasmus has carefully managed his squad

The Stormers XXIII have been dealt a major setback as they look to get back on track in the Currie Cup. Experienced prop Oli Kebble has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. The 34-year-old was forced off during the first half of the Stormers’ opening-round win against

New Lions scrumhalf Asad Moos admits leaving Cape Town wasn’t an easy decision, but believes the fierce competition for the No 9 jersey in Johannesburg will make him a better player. The 22-year-old made his Lions debut off the bench in Saturday’s Currie Cup victory over the Pumas after joining them from the Stormers. A

Richie Mo’unga says he aims to be ready for an All Blacks call-up ahead of his long-awaited return to action this weekend. The 56-Test flyhalf is set to come off the bench for Canterbury against Auckland on Saturday in the opening round of the NPC, nearly three years after leaving New Zealand rugby for Japan.

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With an eye on the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has emphasised getting a positive result against Los Pumas in Buenos Aires. Erasmus on Tuesday addressed the media ahead of next Saturday’s one-off clash against Argentina, noting the game would play a key role in the world champions’ planning for tackling the