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RWC 2023

Bold selections and game plan lay the platform for more Springbok success

Sport

Bold selections and game plan lay the platform for more Springbok success

By Jon Cardinelli

No talk of revenge, but margins remain slim as Boks prepare for brutal showdown against Ireland

Sport

No talk of revenge, but margins remain slim as Boks prepare for brutal showdown against Ireland

By Craig Ray

Ruthless culling of Cane from All Blacks captaincy should be a warning for Kolisi

South Africa

Ruthless culling of Cane from All Blacks captaincy should be a warning for Kolisi

By Craig Ray

No more scrums from a mark for Boks after World Rugby changes free kick law

South Africa

No more scrums from a mark for Boks after World Rugby changes free kick law

By Craig Ray

World Rugby open to 20-minute red card trial to enhance global appeal

Sport

World Rugby open to 20-minute red card trial to enhance global appeal

By Craig Ray

Rassie Erasmus still craves the soaring highs only produced by coaching the Boks

South Africa

Rassie Erasmus still craves the soaring highs only produced by coaching the Boks

By Craig Ray

Sportsperson of the Year: The coaching duo RasNaber

South Africa

Sportsperson of the Year: The coaching duo RasNaber

By Craig Ray

Nienaber has put RWC victory and Boks behind him as he looks to the future

South Africa

Nienaber has put RWC victory and Boks behind him as he looks to the future

By Craig Ray

Bok’s indomitable forward power comes into focus in SA Player of the Year nominees list

South Africa

Bok’s indomitable forward power comes into focus in SA Player of the Year nominees list

By Craig Ray

Springbok hooker Mbonambi slams ‘unprofessional’ England in aftermath of RWC ‘racial slur’ row

South Africa

Springbok hooker Mbonambi slams ‘unprofessional’ England in aftermath of RWC ‘racial slur’ row

By Craig Ray

Personal reflections: The RWC Trophy Tour’s unifying force sweeps Cape Town

South Africa

Personal reflections: The RWC Trophy Tour’s unifying force sweeps Cape Town

By Kyra Wilkinson

‘The Springboks reignited our dreams’ — East London fans weep with joy as trophy tour bus rolls into town

South Africa

‘The Springboks reignited our dreams’ — East London fans weep with joy as trophy tour bus rolls into town

By Estelle Ellis and Hoseya Jubase