Stormers get reality check on NZ tour
Rob Thompson leaves the Stormers defenders trailing in his wake

Stormers get reality check on NZ tour

The Stormers’ defensive and tactical meltdown in Dunedin should serve as a lesson to every South African team, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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Celebrate the Kings while we can
The Kings celebrate against the Waratahs

Celebrate the Kings while we can

The Kings’ famous win over the Waratahs last Friday served as an example of the fighting spirit we need to see more of in SA rugby, but it also provided a poignant reminder of the failed Eastern Cape project, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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‘Minority’ sports deserve more publicity
Wayde van Niekerk thanks the crowd

‘Minority’ sports deserve more publicity

The biggest sporting event in South Africa in April wasn’t even covered live on TV, writes GARY LEMKE. Which goes to underline the view that I’ve written about for more…

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Balance and continuity good for Proteas
Proteas manager Mohammed Moosajee, coach Russell Domingo and selectors convenor Linda Zondi

Balance and continuity good for Proteas

The Proteas selectors made the right call by including Keshav Maharaj and Morné Morkel in the Champions Trophy squad, writes TOM SIZELAND. (more…)

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New backline for Springboks?
Could Raymond Rhule make a return to the Bok set up?

New backline for Springboks?

After the first eight rounds of Super Rugby, initial indications suggest the Springboks will have to field a young and new-look backline during the June series against France, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Lions prove they are still SA’s best
The Lions celebrate beating the Stormers

Lions prove they are still SA’s best

The Lions combined grunt with guile to stall the Stormers and send a powerful message to would-be New Zealand opponents, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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SA draws Super Rugby short straw
Cheetahs fullback Clayton Blommetjies

SA draws Super Rugby short straw

The decision to reduce the number of Super Rugby participants is a welcome move, but to cut two from South Africa is a bitter pill to swallow, writes CRAIG LEWIS. (more…)

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Stormers a beacon of light in dark times
The Stormers celebrate their win against the Chiefs

Stormers a beacon of light in dark times

The Stormers made a physical and mental statement in the decisive fourth quarter against the Chiefs, writes JON CARDINELLI. (more…)

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