’95 Boks pay tribute to fallen teammates

Members of the 1995 World Cup-winning Springboks paid tribute to late teammates Chester Williams, Ruben Kruger, Joost van der Westhuizen and James Small.

SA Rugby engaging with Kings, EPRU

Another D-Day looms for the Kings as speculation mounts that SA Rugby will need to step in again to assert administrative control over the embattled franchise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Pienaar: I wished I hugged Mandela

Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar has opened up about the moment between himself and late President Nelson Mandela after the 1995 World Cup final.

Breakdown law enforcement should be celebrated

The stricter policing of breakdown laws is a vitally important change being enforced at the start of Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Highlights: Chiefs vs Blues

The in-form Blues ended a nine-year drought in Hamilton with a hard-fought win over the Chiefs in tough conditions on Saturday.

D’Arcy: Lions will be up against entire SA nation

Gordon D’Arcy believes the British & Irish Lions will be facing more than just the Springbok team when they tour South Africa next year.

Louw’s heartfelt goodbye message

Springbok flank Francois Louw has shared a heartfelt farewell message to mark his final day as a professional rugby player before settling in to retirement.

Ackermann: Japan move a ‘fun challenge’

Johan Ackermann says he still hopes to coach at an international level after leaving Gloucester for the Red Hurricanes in Japan.

Clinical Blues break Hamilton curse

The Blues scored two unanswered tries to beat the Chiefs 24-12 on Saturday to secure their first win in Hamilton since 2011.

Watch: Wallabies prop’s 200kg bench press

Wallabies and Reds tighthead prop Taniela Tupou – nicknamed the ‘Tongan Thor’ – recently shared a video on social media in which he bench-presses an impressive 200kg.