UJ, CPUT into Varsity Sevens quarters

Defending champions UJ shrugged off two defeats to progress to the quarter-finals of the Varsity Sevens in Johannesburg.

Erasmus: Willie proved me wrong

Rassie Erasmus has hailed Willie le Roux’s influence as the ‘backbone of the Bok team’ ahead of his 50th Test this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Preview: Springboks vs All Blacks

The Springboks’ mental strength, aerial ability and fitness will be tested like never before when they host a highly motivated All Blacks side at Loftus Versfeld, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Preview: Argentina vs Wallabies

Argentina could condemn the Wallabies to a last-place finish in the Rugby Championship should they secure a win in Salta this weekend, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Velleman starts for injury-hit Kings

CJ Velleman will make his first start in two years in one of three changes to the Kings’ starting XV to face Treviso on Saturday.

Sunwolves lure Ranger to Japan

Former All Blacks centre Rene Ranger has joined the Sunwolves for the 2019 Super Rugby season.

Erasmus explains No 9 dilemma

Rassie Erasmus says he isn’t concerned by the lack of game-time afforded to the Boks’ back-up scrumhalves, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

SBW: Boxing took me to dark place

Sonny Bill Williams will lean on his experience as a boxer when he faces the Springboks in what should be a gruelling physical contest on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.

Dyantyi determined to ‘conquer lions’

Bok winger Aphiwe Dyantyi has revealed that his trademark try celebration owes its origins to watching the All Blacks’ haka as a young boy, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Pretoria.

Hansen: Bok belief is booming

Steve Hansen has called on the All Blacks to meet the challenge of a resurgent Springboks and strike an important blow ahead of the 2019 World Cup. JON CARDINELLI reports from Johannesburg.