Wiese’s tigerish drive to prove doubters wrong
Jasper Wiese explains what motivated a move to Leicester Tigers that has catapulted the powerhouse No 8 into the Springbok frame.
Unrepentant Folau signs to second-tier Aussie league team
Israel Folau has signed up to play for a second-tier Australian rugby league team in his latest bid to end a sporting exile sparked by his homophobic social media posts.
Kolbe ready to ‘crack open’ Champions Cup final
World Cup-winning Bok Cheslin Kolbe has encouraged his Toulouse teammates to ‘crack open’ the European Champions Cup final against La Rochelle on Saturday.
Scrappy Hurricanes stutter past Rebels
Julian Savea scored a try double as the Hurricanes blustered to a scrappy 35-13 win against the Rebels in Wellington on Friday.
Steyn absent from Bulls side to front Lions
Chris Smith has been selected at flyhalf in the Bulls’ starting lineup for Saturday’s Rainbow Cup SA game against the Lions in Johannesburg.
Boks’ Rugby Champs return confirmed
The Springboks will make their return to the Rugby Championship with two home Tests before embarking on a four-match tour of Australasia, according to the 2021 tournament schedule.
Silver Lake deal will ‘damage All Blacks’ legacy’
Former skipper David Kirk has warned the All Blacks’ planned private equity deal with US investors is a ‘slippery slope’ that could see the legendary rugby team sold out to commercial interests.
Solitary change for desperate Lions
Consistency and experience were key factors when Lions boss Ivan van Rooyen named his team for their fourth round Rainbow Cup clash against the Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.
No Lions fans: ‘We’ve had the carpet pulled from under us’
The CEO of South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona, says it has been difficult to accept not having an influx of foreign visitors for the Bristish & Irish Lions series.
UWC boost playoff bid, UCT keep top spot
UWC put in a showcase of attacking rugby to claim a 60-19 victory over CUT, while there were also wins for UP-Tuks, Maties, Wits and UCT in the penultimate round of the Varsity Cup on Thursday.
