Is winning the only thing that matters? Another epic debate
South Africa
The legacy of foreign tens at the Sharks
The legacy of foreign tens at the Sharks Gregor Townsend remembers just how sharp the contrast was when he went from training one day with the Borders to pitching up…
100 Years of All Blacks v Springboks
New Zealand first played South Africa in a Test on 13 August 1921. Will Evans charts the controversy around the century-long rivalry
Picking a Lions v South Africa Combined XV
The Springboks triumphed over the British & Irish Lions 2-1 in a closely-fought series. Will a composite team reflect this parity?
Secret Ref: Referees can card physios and water carriers
Secret Ref: Referees can card physios and water carriers EVERY NOW and again, incidents arise in a match that aren’t part of a referee’s ‘run of the mill’ challenges. Ever-increasing…
Lions Tour 2021: The Final Talking Points
Jon Cardinelli reflects on an unprecedented series in South Africa
South Africa pip Lions 19-16 to win the series
Morne Steyn's late kick brings heartache for the tourists all over again
South Africa v Lions live stream: How to watch the third Test
It's the deciding Test between the British & Irish tourists and the world champions
How tough is it for a Test prop to play loosehead and tighthead?
How tough is it for a Test prop to play loosehead and tighthead? “Back in the day I tried to play tighthead and it didn’t go too well!” jokes former…
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance
Analysed: South Africa’s set-piece dominance The second half of Saturday’s second Test was ugly viewing for British & Irish Lions fans. The first 240 minutes of rugby in the Test…