Rassie vs Rennie: Battle of minds
Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry will once again see the coaching philosophies of Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie go head to head.
1986 revisited: Boks repel NZ rebels
In an excerpt from The Fireside Springbok, Mike Greenaway revisits the New Zealand Cavaliers’ controversial tour of South Africa in 1986.
1996 revisited: All Blacks focused, Boks distracted
The All Blacks came to South Africa in 1996 seeking revenge and left with a historic series victory amid one of the most turbulent years in Springbok history.
Springboks vs All Blacks: Why it matters
For more than a century, no fixture has tested, inspired and defined the Springboks quite like the All Blacks, writes @mark_keohane
Friday Night Lights: Five battles that will decide URC final
When Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls collide at Croke Park, the result may ultimately come down to these key head-to-head contests.
Friday Night Lights: Bulls seek redemption in rematch
Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls have forged one of the URC’s fiercest rivalries, and another intriguing chapter awaits.
Dobbo: Sacha’s ‘party’ days are over
Stormers coach John Dobson says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has added maturity and game management to his “generational” talent.
Mulder all-in on Cardiff’s playoff push
Life in Wales has already far exceeded South African scrumhalf Johan Mulder’s expectations, but the best may yet be to come.
Steyn’s incredible journey comes full circle
From meeting Nelson Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to tell.
De Beer’s career comes full circle
For Dragons flyhalf Tinus de Beer, Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with the Bulls will have added resonance.
