D’Arcy: ‘Tired’ Ireland to tackle Boks
Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy has his fingers crossed that his countrymen will be able to put up a fight against the back-to-back world champion Springboks in July.
Former Ireland star Gordon D’Arcy has his fingers crossed that his countrymen will be able to put up a fight against the back-to-back world champion Springboks in July.
In this excerpt from Chasing the Sun 2, Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber reveal the intricate planning behind Damian Willemse’s scrum call from a mark in the World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
The Junior Springboks wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming U20 Rugby Championship and will fly out to Australia on an early evening flight on Wednesday.
The world champion Springboks will face England and Wales over back-to-back weekends as part of a three-Test end-of-year trip to Europe in November.
NWU Eagles defeated the Ikey Tigers in a top of the table Varsity Cup clash at a packed Fanie Du Toit Stadium to book a home semi-final as the competition enters the playoff stages.
The passion burns as strongly in a clash between players from South Africa and New Zealand, whether it’s an age-group level or a Test match, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Geoff Parling is the final member of Australia coach Joe Schmidt’s backroom team, the former England lock joining ahead of two Tests against Wales in July.
The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks will attempt to advance to the Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup semi-finals, respectively, for the first time this weekend.
Three-time Challenge Cup winners Clermont held off a Cheetahs fightback in a round of 16 clash at the Stade Marcel-Michelin on Saturday.
Lukhanyo Am says a unified Sharks team are putting all their energy into capping a difficult season with silverware in the Challenge Cup.