Kolisi: Backs came through when we needed them
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi has singled out Lukhanyo Am and Willie le Roux for their respective roles in Cheslin Kolbe’s game-changing try against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
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Coach sticks it to ‘boring Boks’ naysayers
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi are unfazed by critics who have said that South Africa play ‘boring rugby’. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.
Sharks’ blitzkrieg sinks Bulls
The Sharks scored three tries in the space of seven minutes in the second half to complete a stunning comeback win over the Bulls at Kings Park on Friday.
Rugby Australia slams Rassie’s comments about Berry
Rugby Australia has condemned the commentary from South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus surrounding the performance of Nic Berry.
Jantjies, Lombard confirm Japan moves
Elton Jantjies will return to Japan after signing a deal to play for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes, where he will link up with his former boss Johan Ackermann.
Sigma Lions forced to tweak lineup
Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has made two changes to their match 23 for their game against the Pumas at Ellis Park on Friday.
Blitzboks survive Kenya onslaught
The Blitzboks will head into their final pool game against the USA high in confidence after clinching a hard-fought victory over Kenya to make it two wins from two on day one of the Olympic Sevens on Monday.
Furious Australian reaction to Koroibete red card
Australia’s rugby community has reacted furiously to the red card shown to Marika Koroibete in the fifth minute of the Wallabies’ 33-30 win over France in Brisbane.
Smith stars as Lions roar past Stormers
Alun Wyn Jones completed his remarkable comeback from injury in the British & Irish Lions’ 49-3 win over the Stormers on Saturday, but it was young flyhalf Marcus Smith who was the star of the show in Cape Town.
All Blacks rout Fiji
The All Blacks produced a dominant display on their way to a resounding 60-13 win over Fiji in Hamilton on Saturday.
