Opinion
Rassie Erasmus has let us all down
Rassie Erasmus has told us often and loudly that the Springboks represent the best of South Africa. He’s right. They are proof o…
Daniel Gallan
20 Oct, 8:50
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Analysis
Is the balance of power shifting across the Tasman?
The Reds' win over the Chiefs hints at a sea change in a struggling Super Rugby Pacific.
Nick Bishop
12 Mar, 12:12
Analysis
How Fiji left the Wallabies shell-shocked and issued a World Cup warning
Australia lost all the pure power contests that the game has to offer against Fiji in Saint-Etienne, and that was all she wrote.
Nick Bishop
18 Sep, 12:20
All Blacks address how Rieko Ioane behaved at full time versus Ireland
The All Blacks have addressed Rieko Ioane's heated exchange with Johnny Sexton and ear-cupping antics following the final whistle.…
Ian Cameron
19 Oct, 5:56
Analysis
What the All Blacks will have learned from Springboks' set-piece battle
Until the last half-hour of their semi-final with South Africa, England won the tactical battle hands-down.
Nick Bishop
23 Oct, 10:57
Opinion
This Springboks selection will knock France out of their own World Cup
Well done Jacques Nienaber. Well done Rassie Erasmus. You nailed it. No notes. Ten out of ten. This is the side that will advance …
Daniel Gallan
13 Oct, 8:58
The post-game Ireland arrogance that left Eben Etzebeth in shock
South Africa were beaten 8-13 by the Irish in Paris but the defending champions from 2019 went on to retain their crown by defeati…
Liam Heagney
30 Apr, 11:50
Analysis
How Ireland outplayed South Africa to claim ‘the Battle of the Giants’
Ireland were the masters of the tackle and breakdown at the Stade de France in their clash with the Springboks.
Nick Bishop
24 Sep, 9:12
'So many things went on': France not happy with a number of incidents
France have indicated that they were less than pleased with a number of refereeing calls made in their 29-28, Rugby World Cup-endi…
Ian Cameron
15 Oct, 18:34
World Rugby statement: Rugby World Cup final
World Rugby have issued a statement in light of a media report in New Zealand alleging that the governing body privately acknowled…
Liam Heagney
14 Nov, 13:25
Springboks: The Bongi Mbonambi behind-the-scenes reaction to allegation
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi is said to have performed perfectly in training despite an ongoing investigation regarding an a…
Ian Cameron
24 Oct, 5:39
Opinion
Final chapter of this Boks' era has been written
Looking back on this era, winning the World Cup did not bring world dominance for South African rugby. It will have to go down as …
Ben Smith
09 Aug, 22:03
