Blitzboks / Rugby

Blitzboks drawn in ‘Pool of Death’

The Blitzboks have been drawn in a challenging pool that includes both Fiji and the USA for this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. (more…)

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December 9, 2019

Rugby

Proudfoot set to leave Bok coaching staff

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a link between England and Bok forwards coach Matt Proudfoot. (more…)

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December 9, 2019

Blitzboks captain Soyizwapi scores

Blitzboks / Rugby

Impressive Blitzboks clinch Dubai Sevens crown

The Blitzboks were crowned Dubai Sevens champions after beating New Zealand 15-0 in the final on Saturday. MARIETTE ADAMS reports. (more…)

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December 7, 2019

Israel Folau

Rugby

Bulls opted against considering Folau signing

Chief executive Alfonso Meyer says the Vodacom Bulls were approached by a lawyer to see if they might be interested in contracting former Wallabies star Israel Folau. (more…)

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December 6, 2019

Jean-Luc Du Preez is sent off by referee Luke Pearce

Rugby

‘Embarrassed’ Du Preez cops three-week ban

Jean-Luc Du Preez has been banned for three matches after receiving a red card in Sale Sharks’ 20-13 defeat by Worcester Warriors last weekend. (more…)

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December 5, 2019

The Lions in South Africa in 2009

Lions Tour / Rugby

Historic B&I Lions tour schedule unveiled

The British & Irish Lions will face the Boks in Tests at the FNB Stadium, Cape Town Stadium and Ellis Park when they tour South Africa in 2021. (more…)

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December 4, 2019

Helpmekaar schoolboy: Meeting Kolisi

Rugby

Helpmekaar schoolboy: Meeting Kolisi was amazing

Teenager Lebo Mogoma from Helpmekaar says it was an ‘amazing moment’ when he met Bok captain Siya Kolisi at the BrightRock Players Choice Awards. (more…)

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December 3, 2019

Herschel Jantjies celebrates his try

Rugby / Springboks

Boks to front All Blacks in Auckland

The world champion Springboks are set to face the All Blacks at Eden Park next year after New Zealand Rugby confirmed its home fixtures for the 2020 international season. (more…)

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December 2, 2019

Ardie Savea receives treatment

Rugby / Super Rugby

Injury blow for All Blacks star

The Hurricanes will be without Ardie Savea for the majority of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season due to a serious knee injury that needs corrective surgery. (more…)

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December 1, 2019

Schalk Brits

Rugby

Brits bows out a legend less ordinary

The unorthodox and largely underappreciated Schalk Brits saved the best for last in his international career, writes Jon Cardinelli. (more…)

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December 1, 2019