Malcolm Marx and Faf de Klerk secure the ball

Rugby / Springboks

Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown

Faf de Klerk expects a stroke of luck or a refereeing decision to separate the All Blacks and Springboks in the World Cup Pool B opener. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.

(more…)

Comments Off on Faf: One moment will decide Yokohama showdown

September 17, 2019

The Boks tackle Sonny Bill Williams

Rugby / Rugby World Cup / Springboks

Hansen: All Blacks will have chances against Boks

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says the Springboks’ defence will give them opportunities to attack in their World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday. (more…)

Comments Off on Hansen: All Blacks will have chances against Boks

September 16, 2019

Jerome Garces

Rugby / Springboks

Stick: Ref must treat Springboks, ABs as equals

Mzwandile Stick has called for the match officials to treat the Springboks and All Blacks as equals in the big Pool B opener in Yokohama. (more…)

Comments Off on Stick: Ref must treat Springboks, ABs as equals

September 16, 2019

Jesse Kriel

Rugby / Springboks

Boks shedding weight in Japan

Springbok head of athletic performance Aled Walters says the team is ready for anything the Japanese conditions can throw at them during of the World Cup. (more…)

Comments Off on Boks shedding weight in Japan

September 15, 2019

Henco Venter

Rugby

Venter, Kumbirai join Sharks revolution

The Sharks have announced the signings of Cheetahs flank Henco Venter and Western Province prop Michael Kumbirai for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. (more…)

Comments Off on Venter, Kumbirai join Sharks revolution

September 15, 2019

Jordan Chait

Rugby / Super Rugby

Sharks sign Maties star

Maties playmaker Jordan Chait will make the move to join the Sharks for the start of the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby pre-season. (more…)

Comments Off on Sharks sign Maties star

September 13, 2019

Sikhumbuzo Notshe

Rugby / Super Rugby

Notshe leaves Stormers to join Sharks

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Springbok loose forward Sikhumbuzo Notshe from the Stormers. (more…)

Comments Off on Notshe leaves Stormers to join Sharks

September 12, 2019

Chester Williams

Rugby

President grants Williams a state funeral

Springbok legend Chester Williams will be laid to rest at an official state funeral at Newlands Stadium on Saturday. (more…)

Comments Off on President grants Williams a state funeral

September 11, 2019

Madosh Tambwe

Rugby

Sharks snatch up Lions duo

The Sharks have announced the signings of Lions players James Venter and Madosh Tambwe for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season. (more…)

Comments Off on Sharks snatch up Lions duo

September 11, 2019

Willie le Roux

Rugby / Springboks

‘Springboks’ kicking game was intentional’

Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks intentionally played with less possession against Japan to prepare for their World Cup opener against the All Blacks. (more…)

Comments Off on ‘Springboks’ kicking game was intentional’

September 11, 2019