Currie Cup reverts to double-round fixtures

SA Rugby has announced that the Currie Cup Premier and First Divisions will be back to normal this year, while also confirming new provincial U20 competitions after last year’s Covid-19 interruption.

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.

Boost for Boks as major sponsor renews partnership

SA Rugby has announced that MTN has renewed its headline sponsorship of the Springboks and will be the principal partner for the upcoming Lions series.

Fans want Louw, Fassi in Bok squad

Elrigh Louw and Aphelele Fassi are among the hot favourites to be named when Jacques Nienaber announces his first-ever Springbok squad as head coach on 5 June.

Smit’s Sharks have one last go at Super Rugby silverware

Former Springbok captain John Smit can add a Super Rugby title to his trophy cabinet if his 2007 Sharks team overcome the 2011 Crusaders in Christchurch.

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.

‘Specmagic’ slots in seamlessly with Stormers

Stormers centre Rikus Pretorius and skills coach Labeeb Levy both shared their excitement over Rosko Specman’s arrival at the Cape side. DYLAN JACK reports.

Smit: Lions tour is even more special

Former Springbok captain John Smit says the British & Irish Lions series has become even more special as one of the last traditional tours in modern rugby.

Highlights: Tuks crowned Varsity Cup champions

UP-Tuks claimed their fourth Varsity Cup title after a thrilling 34-27 victory over the UCT Ikeys on Monday evening.