Sports

Assistant coach Helmut Lehmann and back Suleiman Hartzenberg have acknowledged the threat of Springbok Faf de Klerk when the Stormers XXIII and Cheetahs clash on Sunday. The Stormers bounced back to winning ways in the Currie Cup last week with a bonus-point triumph over the Sharks XV, and moved up to fifth on the log. […]

Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes the Lions are the most likely of South Africa’s four URC teams to upset the touring All Blacks. New Zealand begin their seven-match tour of South Africa against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday night before also facing the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls ahead of the first Test

Sean Fitzpatrick says the All Blacks’ landmark 1996 series victory in South Africa remains the greatest achievement of his playing career. The former New Zealand captain has ranked the historic 2-1 triumph above winning the 1987 World Cup, in which the Springboks did not participate. The 1996 tour saw Fitzpatrick’s men become the first New

The Bok coaches recall feeling the heat in Santiago del Estero two years ago and discuss why Los Pumas will be tough opponents in Buenos Aires on Saturday. The post Watch: ‘Argentina have got fight in them’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Bok coaches recall feeling the heat in Santiago del Estero two

Frans Steyn says his young props are improving with every game as the Cheetahs turn their attention to Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Cheetahs fell to their first defeat of the campaign in Kimberley last week, going down 24-21 to defending champions Griquas. Despite the

Western Province famously fought back from 11-0 down to beat the All Blacks 12-11 at Newlands in 1976. It ended New Zealand’s unbeaten 28-match run (Tests and tour matches) dating back to 1973. The post Watch: When WP upset All Blacks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Western Province famously fought back from 11-0 down

New Zealand legend Zinzan Brooke says the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series could hinge on just one moment in a match, such as his famous 1996 drop goal at Loftus Versfeld. Brooke, who played in the All Blacks’ 1996 series victory over the Springboks in South Africa, was speaking in a wide-ranging interview with RugbyPass ahead

Israel Dagg started and finished a thrilling passage of play during a 2012 clash in Dunedin as the All Blacks and Springboks brace for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. WATCH: Lethal Lomu floors Bok flyer Keep the ball alive… 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒔 𝒗 𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 ~ 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧, 𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟐 pic.twitter.com/VLQeYzP7lq — All Blacks (@AllBlacks)

EG Jansen has provided its version of events following Saturday’s abandoned schools match against Menlopark in Pretoria. The Noordvaal Cup clash between Menlopark and EG Jansen was called off after a brawl involving EG Jansen players and Menlopark old boys. Parents from both schools also reportedly became involved. In a statement from governing body chairman

The match officials for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tests have reportedly been locked in ahead of the blockbuster tour kicking off this week. According to Rapport, Englishman Matt Carley will take charge of the opening Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August. Georgian Nika Amashukeli is in line for the