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Rassie Erasmus ‘nervous but excited’ as 2027 Rugby World Cup quest begins for Springboks

Rassie Erasmus ‘nervous but excited’ as 2027 Rugby World Cup quest begins for Springboks

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 7h ago

Coach Rassie Erasmus kicks off preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with a 56-player alignment camp in Cape Town, as the Springboks aim to secure an unprecedented third consecutive Webb Ellis Cup. With a packed schedule of 15 matches planned for 2025, Erasmus faces the challenge of balancing veteran experience with emerging talent.

Orlando Pirates overcome SuperSport United in dramatic penalty shoot-out

By Matshelane Mamabolo | Published 19h ago

Orlando Pirates eked out a hard-fought Nedbank Cup win via a penalty shoot-out against SuperSport United in front of a huge partisan crowd to ensure that Jose Riveiro and his men can still defend the title they have won in the previous two seasons.

Orlando Pirates overcome SuperSport United in dramatic penalty shoot-out

Orlando Pirates overcome SuperSport United in dramatic penalty shoot-out

Lions went to sleep 20 minutes before halftime against Sharks, says coach Ivan van Rooyen

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 19h ago

Lions went to sleep 20 minutes before halftime against Sharks, says coach Ivan van Rooyen

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

By Mike Greenaway | Published 20h ago

Proud Plumtree delighted Sharks could survive ‘war of attrition’ to down Lions

Livewire Lions star Morné van den Berg won Kings Park scrumhalf battle to push for Springbok spot

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published 21h ago

Livewire Lions star Morné van den Berg won Kings Park scrumhalf battle to push for Springbok spot

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

By Mike Greenaway | Published 21h ago

Siya Kolisi on the double as Sharks rise from the ashes to clinch SA Shield in URC win over Lions

Rassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 8, 2025

Rassie Erasmus won’t leave Willie le Roux stranded on 98 not out for the Springboks

Joseph Dweba could be the hooker to ‘shoot the lights out’ for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 8, 2025

Joseph Dweba could be the hooker to ‘shoot the lights out’ for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus

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Darrien Landsberg eyes ‘bigger goals’, but must first roar for Lions against Sharks

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 8, 2025

Darrien Landsberg eyes ‘bigger goals’, but must first roar for Lions against Sharks

Darrien Landsberg eyes ‘bigger goals’, but must first roar for Lions against Sharks

Here’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 7, 2025

Here’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027

Here’s the truth: Proteas choked against New Zealand, and must embrace change to avoid more tears in 2027

John Plumtree upset by Sharks’ lack of effort against Lions at Ellis Park

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 7, 2025

John Plumtree upset by Sharks’ lack of effort against Lions at Ellis Park

John Plumtree upset by Sharks’ lack of effort against Lions at Ellis Park

No Ruan Venter, JC Pretorius as Lions field new-look loose trio to swim with the Sharks

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 7, 2025

No Ruan Venter, JC Pretorius as Lions field new-look loose trio to swim with the Sharks

No Ruan Venter, JC Pretorius as Lions field new-look loose trio to swim with the Sharks

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 2, 2025

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

Steven Kitshoff’s departure the start as Springboks evolve towards 2027

Stormers owed Bulls one after Cape Town defeat, says Player of the Match Evan Roos

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

Stormers owed Bulls one after Cape Town defeat, says Player of the Match Evan Roos

Stormers owed Bulls one after Cape Town defeat, says Player of the Match Evan Roos

Wandisile Simelane the hero as Stormers sing in the Loftus rain over Bulls

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

Wandisile Simelane the hero as Stormers sing in the Loftus rain over Bulls

Wandisile Simelane the hero as Stormers sing in the Loftus rain over Bulls

Lions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

By Mike Greenaway | Published Mar 1, 2025

Lions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

Lions wanted it more than Sharks, says disappointed Plumtree

OPINION | Handré Pollard: Bulls can rejoice about full-circle moment, but is going back to Pretoria the right move for him?

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

OPINION | Handré Pollard: Bulls can rejoice about full-circle moment, but is going back to Pretoria the right move for him?

OPINION | Handré Pollard: Bulls can rejoice about full-circle moment, but is going back to Pretoria the right move for him?

Bok Women Sevens captain Simmers feels line speed will help nullify Challenger opponents

By Rowan Callaghan | Published Mar 1, 2025

Bok Women Sevens captain Simmers feels line speed will help nullify Challenger opponents

Bok Women Sevens captain Simmers feels line speed will help nullify Challenger opponents

It’s true, Handré Pollard officially signs for the Bulls: ‘I can’t see myself anywhere else in South Africa’

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

It’s true, Handré Pollard officially signs for the Bulls: ‘I can’t see myself anywhere else in South Africa’

It’s true, Handré Pollard officially signs for the Bulls: ‘I can’t see myself anywhere else in South Africa’

Five match-ups that could decide Bulls vs Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

Five match-ups that could decide Bulls vs Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

Five match-ups that could decide Bulls vs Stormers at Loftus Versfeld

Bulls wary of ‘backs to the wall’ Stormers in Loftus Versfeld blockbuster

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Mar 1, 2025

Bulls wary of ‘backs to the wall’ Stormers in Loftus Versfeld blockbuster

Bulls wary of ‘backs to the wall’ Stormers in Loftus Versfeld blockbuster

‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks

By Rowan Callaghan | Published Mar 1, 2025

‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks

‘Little things the big things’ for Lions’ Schoeman against Sharks

Stormers scrum ‘significantly reinforced’ to combat brutal Bulls

By Leighton Koopman | Published Mar 1, 2025

Stormers scrum ‘significantly reinforced’ to combat brutal Bulls

Stormers scrum ‘significantly reinforced’ to combat brutal Bulls

Steven Kitshoff: A legacy of loyalty and passion in South African rugby

By Leighton Koopman | Published Mar 1, 2025

Steven Kitshoff: A legacy of loyalty and passion in South African rugby

Steven Kitshoff: A legacy of loyalty and passion in South African rugby

Bulls coach Jake White: It’s not do or die, but I want to beat the Stormers

By Ashfak Mohamed | Published Feb 28, 2025

Bulls coach Jake White: It’s not do or die, but I want to beat the Stormers

Bulls coach Jake White: It’s not do or die, but I want to beat the Stormers