One day Joe van Niekerk’s search for a new life took him to the jungle of Costa Rica. It wasn’t like the 52-cap Springbok and former Toulon captain spun a…
South Africa
South Africa Rugby World Cup Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide
Four years on from their disastrous loss to Japan, South Africa will be looking to put those demons behind them.
Warren Gatland to coach 2021 Lions in South Africa
Warren Gatland will make it a hat-trick of Lions tours as head coach when he guides the best of Britain and Ireland to South Africa in two years’ time
Lions 2021 Sam Warburton and Ronan O’Gara among favourites to assist Warren Gatland
Lions 2021 Sam Warburton and Ronan O’Gara among favourites to assist Warren Gatland Former Lions stars Sam Warburton and Ronan O’Gara are ahead of the pack to be assistants to…
Super Rugby Bulls and their fallen empire
Super Rugby Bulls and their fallen empire The late withdrawal of Victor Matfield from the Bulls head coach race, and the subsequent appointment of Pote Human on 12 December, prompted…
Cheetahs player banned for emptying nose on opponent
Cheetahs player banned for emptying nose on opponent THIS MAY be the most revolting thing we’ve seen on a rugby pitch in a while. During the Guinness Pro14 match-up between…
Six things we learnt about rugby in January
From Wales to Wasps, Paul Williams gives his verdict on rugby’s latest goings-on
Andy Farrell favourite to coach British & Irish Lions in 2021
Andy Farrell favourite to coach British & Irish Lions in 2021 ANDY FARRELL has emerged as the front-runner to take the top job with the British & Irish Lions in…
Blitzboks keen to inspire nation like Nelson Mandela, says Cecil Afrika
Blitzboks keen to inspire nation like Nelson Mandela, says Cecil Afrika The late, great Nelson Mandela will be front of mind at Cape Town Stadium this weekend, where the second…
Does South Africa hold the key to rugby’s future?
Does South Africa hold the key to rugby’s future? This is hard to imagine now but 23 years ago, when South Africa, New Zealand and Australia were negotiating to form…