Well-balanced Bulls displayed a trick or two

The Vodacom Bulls made a statement of intent as they revealed a few enterprising options among their backs in Saturday’s warm-up game against the Sharks, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

New experience awaits viewers

This Saturday will herald the highly-anticipated return of live rugby, but the broadcast will be without ‘canned crowd noise’ in what will be a unique experience for viewers, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kolbe deserves the highest accolades

Despite a severely disrupted 2020 rugby calendar, CRAIG LEWIS believes Cheslin Kolbe would have every chance of being named the World Rugby Player of the Year.

Kings demise is a rugby tragedy  

The Kings’ withdrawal from competition and disintegration into liquidation could be the sad final chapter in the franchise’s demise, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Memorable comebacks: Boks stun England

In our continued series looking back on rugby’s most memorable comebacks, CRAIG LEWIS recalls the Springboks’ epic win over England at Ellis Park in 2018.

Boks face delicate balancing act

Plenty of creative thinking is required if the Springbok coaches are to successfully assemble a squad to take part in the Rugby Championship, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Most underrated Boks: Danie Rossouw

In the latest addition to our new series, CRAIG LEWIS identifies hard-as-nails Danie Rossouw as one of the most underrated Springboks.

Rohan would add value for Springboks

A national camp recall for powerful centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg would make complete sense in a wider Springbok context, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Farrell has to correct tackle technique

Owen Farrell must face a lengthy ban for his horrendous high tackle against Wasps, but this time also has to be used to address his perennially problematic tackle technique, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Festive cheer for local rugby

The opportunity to watch top local rugby over dates more traditionally reserved for the cricket season will come as joyful relief for sports-deprived fans, writes CRAIG LEWIS.