Bismarck ready to set sail for twilight cruise

Bismarck du Plessis will steam into the 2022-23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship as a grizzled sea dog determined to cut through the biggest swells one last time.

Louw to debut in exciting Lions midfield

Marius Louw will make his Lions debut in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship opener against the Vodacom Bulls in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Bulls coach: SA teams will hit straps in URC openers

Chris Rossouw believes that the South African sides have learned their lessons from a sluggish start in 2021-22 and will blast off in the new Vodacom United Rugby Championship campaign.

Throwback Thursday: Boks claim Rugby Champs in Argentina

Ahead of the clash between Los Pumas and the Springboks in Buenos Aires, take a look back at when the Springboks won the Rugby Championship in Argentina in 2019.

Bosch: Pumas can match Bok armoury

Former Argentina centre Marcelo Bosch has backed Los Pumas to add the Springboks to their impressive list of scalps and take a step closer to winning the Rugby Championship.

Elton’s wife slams Bok management

Elton Jantjies’ wife Iva has hit out at the Springbok management team as she opened up on the saga surrounding the flyhalf.

Esterhuizen wants Boks to bully Pumas

Fit-again Springbok centre Andre Esterhuizen says the world champions must be “as physical as possible” to beat Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday. 

Behind the scenes: Powell’s final Blitzbok tournament

As SA Rugby prepares to announce Neil Powell’s successor, take a look back behind the scenes at his 10-year journey as Blitzbok head coach.

Faf: Finishers vital for Boks in Buenos Aires

Set to play a different role than he is accustomed to for the Springboks against Argentina on Saturday, Faf de Klerk nevertheless takes pride in his job with the famed Bomb Squad.

Boks to pound Pumas

The Money Man is not convinced, but Mark and Zels say the Boks are going to win a shootout in Buenos Aires on Saturday.