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Welcome new World Rugby red card law punishes the individual, not the team or spectacle

World Rugby deserves a pat on the back for promulgating a red card law that allows a sent-off player to be replaced after 20 minutes, writes Mike Greenaway.

Sport Rugby International
Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoPieter-Steph du Toit loving ‘Bomb Squad’ and the Rassie Erasmus effect

Springboks lock Pieter-Steph du Toit has welcomed the latest ruling from World Rugby on the Bomb Squad and relishes the chance for his side to strut their stuff during the season ahead.

Sport Rugby
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoPODCAST | Rassie Erasmus’ Bomb Squad: Safe from World Rugby’s ban

The world champions will be able to use their explosive bench in the future after detractors wanted the Bomb Squad banned from rugby

Sport Rugby
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoA Bomb Squad ban would only fuel Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks revolution

World Rugby has decided not to ban the Springboks' famous 7-1 'Bomb Squad' bench split, but as this opinion piece argues, even if they had, Rassie Erasmus would likely have found even more innovative tactical solutions to keep the world champions ahead of the game.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoSpringboks' bomb squad and World Rugby's admission: Impact, longevity go hand in hand

Discover how World Rugby's recent admission about the Springboks' bomb squad strategy could reshape rugby strategies worldwide.

Sport Rugby
John Goliath|Published

South Africa's government willing to collaborate for 2035 Rugby World Cup bid

Government is willing to support a Rugby World Cup 2025 bid, says Deputy Minister of Sport Peace Mabe.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

The Rugby Rubicon: Will Middle East money transform World Cup?

As Rugby World Cup hosting moves to new frontiers, Ashfak Mohamed examines the controversial possibility of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE hosting the 2035 tournament. Could the financial boost from Middle Eastern investment be what rugby desperately needs, or would it compromise the sport's traditions and values?

Sport Opinion
Ashfak Mohamed|Published

Watch VideoIrish ‘dark arts’ robs Springboks of potential revenge meeting with Antoine Dupont

Tadgh Beirne's actions at a ruck injured Antoine Dupont's knee and he is likely to miss the Test against the Springboks in November

Sport Opinion
Leighton Koopman|Published

Rian Oberholzer: World Rugby's perception of the Springboks has changed

SA Rugby's CEO discusses the significant shift in how the international governing body views the Boks, attributing it to the team's innovative approach and recent successes

Sport Rugby Springboks
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoImitation is the best form of flattery: Six Nations teams now embracing Springboks' 'bomb squad' tactic

How is Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus' 'bomb squad' changing the game in the Six Nations.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Boks to face Los Pumas at neutral Twickenham in Rugby Championship final round

The Springboks are set to clash with Argentina at Twickenham in a thrilling Rugby Championship match on October 4.

Sport
Rowan Callaghan|Published

Social media star Ilona Maher says rugby union must do more to grow game

USA rugby star Ilona Maher, with her 8-million strong social media following, challenges rugby's traditional culture while making waves at Bristol Bears. The Olympic bronze medallist argues that the sport's future depends on embracing digital innovation and personality-driven content to attract a new generation of fans.

Sport Rugby
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoSaru rejects R1. 3 billion private equity deal for commercial rights

SA Rugby has rejected a proposal of a private equity deal worth R1. 3 billion for South African rugby’s commercial rights.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

Blitzboks' bid for a sixth straight Dubai crown takes a knock after loss to African rivals Kenya

The Blitzboks were beaten by Kenya in their second game of their Dubai Sevens tournament on Saturday afternoon.

Sport Rugby Sevens
Lunga Biyela|Published

The Springboks could put 50 points on them, says Aussie David Campese on Wales ‘horror show’

Australian rugby legend David Campese believes Wales will be no match for the Springboks in their Test match in Cardiff on Saturday.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

World Rugby could’ve fixed prop awards mistake with great scrum conductor Ox Nche

World Rugby’s continued exclusion of props from the Men’s Player of the Year nominations raises questions about their appreciation for the scrum and the talents of players like Ox Nche.

Cape Times Sport
Morgan Bolton|Published

Stronger Together! Four Springboks nominated for World Rugby Awards

Nominated for Men’s 15s Player of the Year are Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe and Pieter-Steph du Toit, while Sacha-Feinberg Mngomezulu was nominated for Men's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

Rassie Erasmus should be given more credit in Northern Hemisphere, says former England international

The tactics and comments in the media made by Rassie Erasmus are often a point of ridicule without acknowledging his achievements, as he has played a key role in leading the Springboks to two successive Rugby World Cup titles.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

Swys de Bruin sings praises of Siya Kolisi for inspiring Springbok Women

The Springbok men’s skipper Siya Kolisi recently spent time with the team, and has always been a strong advocate of the women’s game.

Sport Rugby Springboks
Michael Sherman|Published

Rassie Erasmus’ meme game strong in defence of the Springboks’ ‘Bomb Squad’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was not happy with World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont’s comments about the game being too reliant on substitutes.

Sport Rugby Springboks
John Goliath|Published

Bryan Habana reflects on Springboks’ golden era and record-breaking performances

‘Their success has put them on a pedestal, and long may it continue. If you look at how it has managed to bring South Africans together from all walks of life, it’s extremely special,’ says Habana on the Springboks’ successes.

Sport Rugby
Oceans Marasha|Published

Rugby writer shares spirit, hope and joy

Mike Greenaway has written an intimate book that captures the spirit of the Rugby World Cup and its four-time champions, the Springboks

iOS News
Wendy Jasson Da Costa|Published

Four unforgettable months of South African sport

There are few things more exciting, anxious, and nail-biting than watching your nation in a knock-out game of a major tournament. For South African sports fans, these emotions ran rife for four months – from rugby to cricket to soccer. Let’s rewind to November 24, 2023.

Cape Argus Opinion
Supplied|Published

‘Rassie Erasmus one of cleverest rugby thinkers’, says former England flyhalf

Rassie Erasmus made headlines a couple weeks ago when he made 10 changes to the Springboks team to take on hosts Australia in their second Rugby Championship clash.

Sport Rugby Rugby Championship
Michael Sherman|Published

All six rugby regions guaranteed 2027 World Cup spots

World Rugby say all its six regions will have at least one slot in the 2027 World Cup, when the field grows by four teams to 24.

Sport Rugby International
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published