1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (239+ words) The Springboks have reached their highest points total in the history of the World Rugby rankings after sealing a 3-1 series victory over the All Blacks. Saturday’s 43-28 triumph in Baltimore earned the world champions another 0.75 ranking points, taking them to 95.09. South…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (442+ words) A gutted Dave Rennie and his skipper Codie Taylor searched for positives after the All Blacks’ 3-1 series defeat to the Springboks. The Kiwis, who kicked off an eight-match tour on 7 August against the Stormers in Cape Town with their first…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (443+ words) Nick Mallett says a Bok win on Saturday was never in doubt and was rather by how much they beat the All Blacks, who have shown are no match for South Africa physically. The former Springbok boss was speaking on…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (487+ words) Mils Muliaina, John Afoa and Aaron Cruden lauded the Springboks for being “comfortable being uncomfortable” after a dominant Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry win over New Zealand. The former All Blacks on Sky Sport’s The Breakdown analysed the Boks’ 43-28 victory at Baltimore’s…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (283+ words) The Stormers are reportedly willing to pay the Lions a big transfer fee to bring scrumhalf Haashim Pead to Cape Town. According to Rapport, the Cape club is eager to secure the services of the highly rated 21-year-old, despite him…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (469+ words) Rassie Erasmus knows the Springboks, after winning the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, “piss off other people all over the world” but ultimately play for South Africans. The world champions on Saturday wrapped up the series 3-1 with a six-try 43-28 win over…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (311+ words) The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour surpassed expectations, but its success should not disguise lessons around ticket pricing and scheduling, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane believes the All Blacks’ month-long visit proved the appetite for traditional tours…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (136+ words) The Springboks and All Blacks gathered together on the field at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium after the conclusion of the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry on Saturday. A six-try 43-28 victory clinched the series 3-1 for the Boks and extended South Africa’s grip…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (432+ words) Deon Fourie will celebrate his 40th birthday in Australia on 25 September after a Springbok recall that even he admits he never saw coming. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. Speaking to the media from Baltimore, Fourie confirmed his birthday falls on the…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago   (376+ words) The Springboks’ 43-28 triumph over the All Blacks in Baltimore is more than another major victory, it reaffirms a glorious golden era. CLINTON VAN DER BERG reports. By securing their eighth win over New Zealand in their last 10 encounters, South Africa…...