Rugby
WATCH | Kolisi follows Bok win being starstruck by Alcaraz in Turin
A big tennis fan, SA captain spoke to both Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz and his Canadian opponent Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Boks strengthen ranks as Mbonambi, Mchunu fly in for tour’s final battles
Mbonambi was a member of the Rugby Championship squad while Mchunu earned the last of his three Test caps against Portugal in Bloemfontein in 2024.
By Sports Staff
Kolisi, Erasmus laud gritty Boks, assure they are working hard to avoid red cards
The two said they are doing everything they can to avoid losing players on the field due to mistakes.
By Sports Staff
Sublime Springboks deliver poetic justice in Turin
Justice, in the quality of the Springboks, triumphed over injustice, in the form of incompetent match officials, in Turin as the Springboks won for the 19th time in 20 Tests against Italy.
By Mark Keohane
Springboks overpower Italy after early red card
It was never sexy but this afternoon’s Test was compulsive viewing if you like your rugby messy, disjointed and, above all, hard as the Boks won 32-14.
By Luke Alfred
Breakdown battle key for Springboks against Italy
South Africa have put in the hard work to counter the threats posed by Italy ahead of their Test match in Turin on Saturday, with the breakdown a key focus area for the world champions, according to captain Siya Kolisi.
MARK KEOHANE | It’s all about reward and trust as Rassie shakes things up against Italy
Coach Rassie Erasmus has picked just four of the starting XV from the epic win against the French in Paris, but he is spoilt for choice
By Mark Keohane
Erasmus makes 11 changes to Bok starting XV for Italy clash
Azzurri’s ‘huge strides’ shown by their win over Australia, says SA coach.
Damian Willemse cautions Boks to expect ‘huge battle’ from Italy
‘They defend and attack well and they have great players who can pull strings for them.’
By Mahlatse Mphahlele
Bok lock De Jager gets four-match ban after red card in Paris
Bok was sent off in the first half for a no-arms tackle on French fullback Thomas Ramos.
Versatile Esterhuizen gives Boks tactical edge, says Brown
Andre Esterhuizen’s ability to multitask between the backs and forwards with ease has become a key tactical weapon for the world champions, says attack coach Tony Brown.
By George Byron
OPINION | The Boks fried the French to a crisp in Paris
World champions did not tiptoe through the back door of the Louvre to dent French pride.
One night in Paris: 8 snapshots from one of the most famous wins in Bok history
The story of the world champions’ remarkable 14-man victory in eight freeze-frame moments from the Stade de Franc
By Angus Powers
Boks’ victory over France was for Zwide and all SA, says Siya
The Springboks overcame playing with 14 men to beat France in their backyard at Stade de France.
By George Byron
Robertson calls on All Blacks to improve discipline after Scotland scare
‘It wasn’t perfect execution, we could’ve put them away and it could’ve been 30 points.’
