Smit on Kamp Staaldraad: Terblanche turned purple
From Stefan Terblanche’s bout of hypothermia to Ashwin Willemse’s street smart survival tactics, Bok great John Smit gives a harrowing but honest account on the infamous Kamp Staaldraad.
Highlights: Lions claim maiden Euro win
The Emirates Lions scored four tries in a convincing win over Top 14 side Stade Français in Johannesburg on Friday evening.
Highlights: Sharks edge Bordeaux
The Sharks recovered from a nervy first half to secure a tense win over Bordeaux-Bègles in their Champions Cup clash on a freezing Friday night at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
Hurting Stormers to rebound, Bulls to get bounced
The Money Man, Keo and Zels have got the Stormers to blow away London Irish but Exeter Chiefs to scalp the Bulls B-team.
Watch: ‘Eddie’ lashes out at media
Comedian and celebrity impressionist Conor Moore here gives an hilarious rendition of a typical Eddie Jones and Andy Farrell press conference.
Watch: Pau coach gets hands-on with ref
Pau coach Sébastien Piqueronies has been cited for a physical altercation with referee Sam Grove-White following Section Paloise’s home defeat to the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.
Watch: NFL kicker hoofs a drop goal
Punter Jamie ‘The Scottish Hammer’ Gillan, a former 15s rugby player, drop-kicked the ball as he botched a snap during an NFL clash between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles.
On this day: Afrika breaks Blitzboks record
On 13 December 2014, Cecil Afrika became South Africa’s all-time leading sevens points-scorer during his home tournament at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth.
Watch: Lomu, the all-round icon
Jonah Lomu, rugby’s first genuine global superstar, absolutely bulldozed the Australia team when he was unleashed by New Zealand in this sevens clash.
Highlights: Lions held, Cheetahs edge Pau
The Emirates Lions shared the spoils with the Dragons after an entertaining draw at Ellis Park on Saturday, while the Toyota Cheetahs made a winning return to international competition in southern France.
