Ex-Scotland international: Beware the money
Using a story involving former Springbok Bakkies Botha as an example, ex-Scotland international Johnnie Beattie has warned that private investment may not be a saviour for professional rugby.
Blitzboks to delay entry into Olympic Village
Neil Powell has revealed the reason behind the decision to move his Blitzboks into the Olympic Village just three days before their quest for gold at the Olympic Games gets under way in Tokyo.
Australia’s underdogs face fight against New Zealand rivals
Bookmakers have all but written off the chances of Australian teams against their New Zealand counterparts when the new Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament kicks off on Friday.
Bet of the year: Boks to beat Lions
The MoneyMan and Oliver Keohane look at the early markets for the Lions tour. Odds on the Springboks to take the series stand at a surprising 2.25 and if you’ve got the cash, locking in these odds could be the bet of the year.
Watch: Mike Brown’s red card that led to ban
Harlequins fullback Mike Brown was suspended for six weeks for this stamp on Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor.
Watch: The Boks will be prepared for the Lions
Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers and Wales centre Jamie Roberts – opponents during the 2009 British & Irish Lions series – chat about which centre combination could face Damian de Allende and Lukhanyo Am.
Cheetahs coach enthused by ‘Kolbe-mould’ youngster
Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie says CUT fullback Cohen Jasper has shown his class during this year’s Varsity Cup season.
Reinach, Goosen steer Montpellier to near-safety
Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach dotted down while Handre Pollard watched from the stands as Montpellier edged closer to Top 14 safety with a win over Toulon.
Rugby resists Varsity Cup gimmicks
The Varsity Cup numbers are in and it’s clear that, despite sometimes comedic attempts to reshape the game, rugby is resistant to change, writes ZELIM NEL.
Watch: Squidge Rugby’s 2021 Lions squad analysis
Squidge Rugby runs his eye over the 37-man British & Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which was packed with surprises.
