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Referee Hollie Davidson stamped her authority on historic Springboks Test
Scot Hollie Davidson became the first woman to referee a Springboks Test, and quickly established her authority as the home team defeated Portugal.
Captaining the Springboks against Portugal an ‘immense moment’ for Salmaan Moerat
Named captain after many regulars, including captain Siya Kolisi were rested, Salmaan Moerat said leading the Springboks was an ‘immense moment’.
Springbok-laden Sharks fall short in Challenge Cup try-fest against Cheetahs
With Springboks all over the park, the Sharks could not get a win as they went down in Sunday’s Challenge Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.
Sharks don’t want to be fish out of water in heat, altitude against Cheetahs
The Sharks will have to overcome the summer heat and lung-busting altitude when they head to Bloemfontein to take on the Cheetahs in the Challenge Cup.
Cheetahs’ Victor Sekekete wants to give fans early Christmas gift against Sharks
The Cheetahs will be looking to mark their historical homecoming to the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein with a win over the Sharks.
Springbok legend Frans Steyn tasked with strengthening Cheetahs as the new Director of Rugby
Frans Steyn has embarked on a new role as he was named as the Toyota Cheetahs Director of Rugby.
Hawies Fourie hopes the days of ‘bad luck’ are behind the Cheetahs after Currie Cup win
‘I don't know if I brought the bad luck, but hopefully it changes after tonight,’ an elated Cheetahs coach Hawies Fourie said after their Currie Cup final win over the Pumas.
Thrilling Cheetahs dethrone Pumas in Currie Cup final catfight
The Free State Cheetahs dethroned the Pumas and were crowned Currie Cup champions in Saturday’s final in Bloemfontein.
Cheetahs learned from last year's playoff disappointment against the Pumas
The reigning champions Pumas are all that stand between the Free State Cheetahs and their first Currie Cup title since 2019.
Johan Goosen is right at home for the Bulls in Bloemfontein
It has been a long and winding road for Johan Goosen this season, but the familiar Free State Stadium is just the stage for the mercurial utility back to strut his stuff.
Run down stadium in Bloemfontein won’t stop ANC birthday bash
Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address party members at the Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium during their 111th anniversary bash despite red flags from the Mangaung municipality.
Evan Roos did enough to justify his selection in the Springboks’ third Test against Wales
Despite the Springboks’ narrow loss to Wales in the second Test, IOL Sport’s Mike Greenaway believes a number of players gave a good account of themselves on Saturday.
WATCH: Wales ‘really proud’ of hero Gareth Anscombe after a difficult couple of years
Wales’ replacent flyhalf Gareth Anscombe kicked the all-important conversion after Josh Adams scored the only try of the match two minutes from the end to beat the Springboks.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber looking at the ‘bigger picture’ after Wales loss
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber says Saturday’s loss to Wales has provided answers over a number of players as they look to build a side for the World Cup.
Wales beat Springboks ‘B’ team to secure first ever win on South African soil
Wales scored a late try as they beat the Springboks in Bloemfontein that saw them secure their first ever win on South African soil on Saturday.
‘They can come at us but we won’t take a step back,’ says Handre Pollard ahead of second Wales Test
Handre Pollard was practically licking his lips when he answered a question as to how his team will handle the expected roughhouse tactics from Wales on Saturday.
WATCH: Wales’ Wayne Pivac and Dan Biggar expect tough Test despite wholesale changes to Springboks
Both Wales coach Wayne Pivac and captain Dan Biggar are expecting a tough challenge in the second Test against a Springbok side that features 14 changes to the starting line-up.
Deon ‘Branna’ Fourie will know how to celebrate his Springbok debut
Deon Fourie will certainly know how to celebrate when he becomes the oldest player to make his Springbok debut when they take on Wales in the second Test on Saturday.
Don't tell Eben Etzebeth this is a B team, warns Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber
Anyone who refers to this weekend’s Springbok team as the ‘B’ side or ‘second-stringers’ will do at their own peril, says coach Jacques Nienaber.
Could inspirational Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi be dropped for the second Test against Wales?
Could inspirational Springbok captain Siya Kolisi be given a breather in the second Test against Wales at the Free State Stadium this coming weekend?
Cheetahs Gideon van der Merwe passed fit for Currie Cup semi-final against Pumas
Key Cheetahs forward Gideon van der Merwe has been passed fit for Saturday’s Currie Cup semi-final clash against the Pumas in Bloemfontein.
Pumas beat Cheetahs in Currie Cup thriller in Bloemfontein
The Pumas hung on by the skin of their teeth to prevail over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein in a cracking Currie Cup game on Friday night.
Cheetahs edge Western Province in tight Currie Cup encounter
The Free State Cheetahs enhanced their credentials as Currie Cup championship contenders with a victory over Western Province on Wednesday.