Throwback Thursday: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the Springboks and Canada squared off at the 1995 World Cup in a chaotic clash that would be dubbed ‘The Battle of Boet Erasmus’.
Rewind: On this day tragedy strikes at ’95 RWC
On this day 26 years ago, Ivory Coast wing Max Brito was trapped under a ruck after being tackled in their match against Tonga and suffered a broken back which left him a quadriplegic.
Bok makes Wilko’s all-time greatest flyhalf list
England and British & Irish Lions great Jonny Wilkinson has revealed the five players he ranks as the greatest flyhalves of all time.
No Boks in Farrell’s four-man all-time greatest flyhalf list
England and British & Irish Lions stalwart Owen Farrell has revealed the four players he ranks as the greatest flyhalves of all time.
Habana shuts down P Div critic
Bryan Habana has come out in defence of his former coach, Peter de Villiers, who was criticised by a Springbok supporter online.
Bok pair make Kaino’s tough guy list
All Blacks great Jerome Kaino – who is expected to announce his retirement soon – has included two South Africans on the list of five toughest opponents he has faced throughout his career.
Saffa in British & Irish Lions performance staff team
British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland has named the performance staff for the 2021 tour of South Africa.
Watch: Ex-British & Irish Lions reflect on ‘ferocious’ 2009 tour
In episode three of the ‘Spirit of Rugby’ podcast, several former British & Irish Lions talk about why the 2009 tour of South Africa was the most physical they’d been involved in.
NZ Rugby offered third sale option
New Zealand Rugby is being urged to consider a third available option before it signs away a stake of its commercial rights to US private-equity firm Silver Lake.
Rewind: On this day in 1995
On this day 26 years ago, the third edition of the Rugby World Cup kicked off in South Africa with the Springboks claiming a shock 27-18 win over defending champions Australia at Newlands.
