Big Joe calls out contradiction in rugby
Joe van Niekerk says there are ‘many different reasons why players take recreational drugs’ and each case should be empathetically investigated individually.
Where are they now: 2012 Junior Springboks (Backs)
In the first article of a series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2012 World Rugby U20 Championship and looks at what happened to the title-winning Junior Springboks.
Watch: Most dramatic Super Rugby try
All seemed lost for the Vodacom Bulls when Albert van den Berg scored a late try for the Sharks. But … up stepped Bryan Habana to score a sensational try to hand the team from Pretoria their first of three Super 14 titles.
Good news feed: Hilarious Bok clip
As we enter the final two weeks of lockdown, we will seek to bring you daily snippets of good news – starting with this brilliant Bok clip courtesy of filmmaker Graham Love.
Steyn signing a boost for Boks
Frans Steyn’s commitment to the Cheetahs bodes well for the Springboks ahead of their next big assignment against the British & Irish Lions.
‘Stress levels are a bit high’
Stormers coach John Dobson says the players are desperate to get back into action as soon as it’s safe to do so in order to retain a sense of job security, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: Covid-19 impact on Boks’ planning
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber explains how the team’s planning for the Test season has been disrupted by the coronavirus epidemic and enforced break in rugby.
Wiese: I took it on the chin
Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese says he did not mind getting punched by opposite number Ian Jones at the end of the 1995 World Cup final.
‘It takes a lot to say you are a champion’
Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel doesn’t believe a champion can be declared should Vodacom Super Rugby not be completed.
Eben, Bakkies make overseas ‘hard list’
South African duo Eben Etzebeth and Bakkies Botha have been ‘credited’ for their bruising style of play by two foreign media outlets.
