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The Vodacom Bulls and Lions are the only two unbeaten teams left in the Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province notched their first win of the tournament in round three. DHL Western Province registered their first win of the season in Welkom, but the Sharks XV and Griffons are still seeking for their first win […]

Rassie Erasmus says he has a tough call to make at flyhalf after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s breakthrough performances, while addressing concerns around Manie Libbok’s goal-kicking struggles. Feinberg-Mngomezulu enjoyed an impressive second-half cameo in his first run at flyhalf for the Springboks in the 10-try victory over Portugal in Bloemfontein. The 22-year-old played a key role in

Joe Schmidt is set to reinforce the Wallabies with internationally-based stars for the opening Rugby Championship Tests against the Springboks in August. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, 2023 World Cup captain Will Skelton and winger Marika Koroibete will be recalled to the Wallabies squad for the Tests in Brisbane and Perth. Schmidt has only

Ben-Jason Dixon marked his first Test start with a sensational performance as the DHL Stormers loose forward showed his quality at blindside flanker for the Springboks. Dixon earned his second cap in the green and gold jumper as the world champions capped off a three-Test July schedule with a 10-try mauling of minnows Portugal in

The Money Man and Scott Gibbs discuss the big Bok win over Portugal and rubbish Andre Esterhuizen’s red card.   The post Money Man: That was never a red card! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Money Man and Scott Gibbs discuss the big Bok win over Portugal and rubbish Andre Esterhuizen’s red card.

The inclusion of fullback Clayton Blommetjies is one of several changes to the DHL Western Province team for their match against the Griffons in Welkom on Sunday. Blommetjies, who last featured for the DHL Stormers during the Vodacom URC in December, has been named in a rejigged backline for the round 3 Currie Cup clash

Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani said DHL Western Province’s Currie Cup campaign has afforded players an opportunity to get game time in preparation for Stormers action. With the Currie Cup and Vodacom URC not overlapping this year, many players missed out on valuable playing time, affecting their conditioning and performance. WP tackle the Griffons in a

David Campese has launched a passionate plea for players to take responsibility for indulging in career-ending tactics, following Malcolm Marx’s scare in the July internationals. In an interview with Planet Rugby, Campese looked back on the July Test series between the Springboks and Ireland, which ended in a 1-1 draw after the visitors snatched a dramatic victory

In the latest episode of his vlog series, Rassie Erasmus looks forward to the historic Test against Portugal, which will see the Springboks refereed by a woman for the first time. Monumental Rassie is ready for Portugal Watch episode 5 of Rassie on Alles #ForeverGreenForeverGold#Springboks pic.twitter.com/HW8lQhtjjm — Springboks (@Springboks) July 19, 2024 Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo

Portugal won’t pose a threat to a makeshift Springbok lineup on Saturday, or the historic clash provide Rassie Erasmus with any insight for the 2024 Rugby Championship, writes MARK KEOHANE. Salmaan Moerat will take over the Bok captaincy for the first time when he leads a squad featuring seven uncapped players in a first Test