Rugby commentator dies in Cape Town

Former Tonga lock and popular Sky Sport NZ rugby commentator Willie Los’e has died in Cape Town where he was set to work at the Sevens World Cup tournament.

All Blacks coach demands end to hot-cold form

New Zealand forwards coach Jason Ryan has called for the All Blacks to end a cycle of reacting to setbacks after the All Blacks thrashed Argentina in Hamilton.

Fresh faces revive stale Boks

A new-look Springbok lineup in Sydney brought out the best in veterans Siya Kolisi and Willie le Roux, and will hopefully spark a Springbok revival, writes ZELIM NEL.

Keo makes 10 changes to Bok XV

In response to the Springboks’ nosediving form this season, Mark Keohane has named the match-day 23 he would pick to battle the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Bok slump isn’t part of the World Cup plan

If you believe a fat bloke in a red jump suits brings gifts on 25 December, then you are among a minority who believe the Springboks going walkabout in Adelaide is part of the 2023 World Cup masterplan.

Nienaber on the chopping block?

The loss in Adelaide was the latest in a season of unexpected defeats and the poor form of the Springboks raises questions about Jacques Nienaber’s future as head coach.

Cheika lashes Fozzie, praises Razor

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has hit back at his All Blacks counterpart amid accusations that the Pumas were guilty of bending the rules in a historic 25-18 Rugby Championship win in Christchurch on Saturday.

Stubborn Rassie stalls Boks

The Springboks will win in Sydney next week but that will do nothing to hide the fact that the world champions have stagnated, writes ZELIM NEL.

Sharks deny Kolbe heading to Durban

Cheslin Kolbe will play out his club career outside of South Africa after the Sharks confirmed the Springbok dynamo is not on their radar.

Bok shock: Roos omitted from tour squad

The Springboks will jet off to Australia for two Tests against the Wallabies without dynamic No 8 Evan Roos.