Cane in pain after Bok hiding 

All Blacks skipper Sam Cane admits a heavy defeat by the Springboks “really hurts” as New Zealand began the Rugby Championship with a third successive loss.

Mighty milestone for Marx

The September issue of SA Rugby magazine celebrates the immense value of Malcolm Marx who marked his 50th appearance for the Springboks with a man-of-the-match performance.

Boks throw down gauntlet to Ireland

Ireland are the No 1-ranked side on the planet but a fired-up Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says the 2022 Rugby Championship will reveal the “best team in the world” this season.

‘Brave’ Hooper pulls out of Argentina clash

Coach Dave Rennie has saluted the courage of Australia skipper Michael Hooper, who has pulled out of the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina to protect his mental wellbeing.

All Blacks to turn tables on Boks

Hard-running No 8 Ardie Savea says the All Blacks will counter the Springboks’ physicality with flair and “dangerous” ball-in-hand attack when the teams battle in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Watch: Koen too cool for ‘tackler’

In this compilation of unbelievable rugby moments, former Springbok flyhalf Louis Koen splits the uprights from the kicking tee despite a pitch invader trying to stop him.

Jaco Taute’s Perfect XV

Former Springbok centre Jaco Taute picks a dream team made up of those he played with and against during his 14-year career.

‘Boks haven’t beaten All Blacks in SA since 2014’

Siya Kolisi has dismissed talk that the Springboks are the favourites to win the 2022 Rugby Championship opener against the embattled All Blacks in Nelspruit on Saturday.

Mallett: Where the match will be won or lost

Nick Mallett says the All Blacks can upset the Springboks in Nelspruit on Saturday by dominating the world champions in one key facet of the game.

Watch: Whose lineout is it anyway?

A couple of front-row brutes shove the opposing hooker to the turf after the nosey No 2 tries to listen in on their set-piece calls.