Craig Lewis

Bulls-Leinster blockbuster clash confirmed for URC

The Bulls and Sharks will take on Irish powerhouses Leinster and Munster respectively in blockbuster United Rugby Championship announced on Friday.

Cheetahs eye surprise Challenge Cup participation

Coach Hawies Fourie has revealed the Cheetahs will be involved in European competition before the end of the year, if all goes according to plan.

Chris Dry retires from international sevens

Blitzboks forward Chris Dry has stepped away from international Sevens rugby and the 33-year-old says he leaves with no regrets and a mountain of great memories.

Kolbe opens up on Toulouse to Toulon switch

Cheslin Kolbe has paid tribute to Toulouse and their supporters after Toulon officially unveiled the Bok wing as their latest blockbuster signing.

Kolbe earning due recognition as a global rugby rock star

Cheslin Kolbe is one of rugby’s most highly-valued players for good reason. He boasts pure box-office spectator appeal and is the game’s most marketable player, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

The Springboks celebrate against All Blacks

Boks-All Blacks 100th Test to precede Oz-Argentina clash

Sanzaar has confirmed the kick-off times of the remaining Rugby Championship matches, including the fact that the historic 100th Test between the Boks and All Blacks will strangely serve as a ‘curtain raiser’ to the Argentina-Australia match.

Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Bulky Bok squad jets off to Queensland

The entire Springbok squad is expected to be available for selection for the team’s next Test against the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship.

Fassi front and centre in fullback succession planning

Aphelele Fassi should be a central figure in the Springboks’ succession planning at fullback, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Boks ‘pleased’ by clarity over Rugby Championship

The Springboks will depart for Australia on Thursday, with Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber welcoming the announcement of the new Rugby Championship match schedule.

Du Toit: I should be back in action by January

Pieter-Steph du Toit has confirmed he won’t be available for the Boks’ end-of-year tour due to the injury suffered against the British & Irish Lions tour, while revealing how the emotion that went in to that series was particularly “draining”.