Rugby
Fighting Irish may not look like much, but here’s why SA teams find them a handful
Ireland and South Africa continue their long dialogue at Lansdowne Road on November 21
By Luke Alfred
Lions fighting for belief and confidence as tragic tour heads to Glasgow
Death of Hyron Andrews ‘created this really difficult place to survive, think, thrive and play rugby in’
By Ongama Gcwabe
Six players earn first Bok call-up as Nations Championship squad named
Young prospects included with tried-and-tested World Cup winners for last four Tests of the season
By Sports Staff
Bulls prospect JF van Heerden taps Pollard, Le Roux on key to unlocking Boks place
‘You learn something from someone every day and it doesn’t even have to be position-specific’
By Ongama Gcwabe
Ackermann will seek clarity on refereeing decisions in Bulls’ win against Ulster
Neither side seemed particularly impressed by performance of URC novice match official
By Ken Borland
Stormers give fans fun, but coaches anxiety in 14-try fest
Stormers in 92-point try-fest which pleases fans, but leaves coaches grumbling
By Mark Keohane
KEO UNCUT | Free of big stars, the Sharks are flourishing
The Sharks' 'Galacticos' era is over with coach JP Pietersen, forging a new identity for the KZN club
By Stuart Hess
Stormers outlast Scarlets 52-40 in wild Cape Town clash
Stormers and Scarlets combine for 14 tries in high-octane encounter
By Mark Keohane
‘It is tough not being home,’ says Lions coach Van Rooyen after URC loss to Edinburgh
Van Rooyen says team’s morale tested after player’s death and tough tour
By Ongama Gcwabe
MARK KEOHANE | The next generation of World Cup-winning talent is undeniable
The best thing about the new cream of the crop is that it’s not being presented as a distant promise
By Mark Keohane
LUKE ALFRED | School rugby on the Koue Bokkeveld and a first sighting of gold dust called Luan Giliomee
Sharks Academy product has gone to the Bulls and is set to take the rugby world by storm
By Luke Alfred
Sharks aim to take Lyon high into tough test against quality Cardiff
Former Free State Cheetahs lock Corniel van Zyl scheme’s Durban team’s downfall
By Ken Borland
Lions mourn Hyron Andrews, disclose cause of death
‘The grief was real and tough, but we supported each other and there were several contact points for the players’
By Ken Borland
White won’t boot Fiji’s flair into touch on World Cup quest, says his boss
FRU chair wants coach to build running game as South African takes charge against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday
By Reuters
Battle-hardened All Blacks find strength in depth ahead of World Cup
Written-off veterans make strong return, Carter to miss Nations Championship Tests after surgery
By Reuters
