Kolisi’s Boks second to McCaw’s maestros
Siya Kolisi’s Springboks can make an argument for being the best World Cup team, but the title of the greatest professional team goes to Richie McCaw’s mighty All Blacks, writes MARK KEOHANE.
African Games a rugby ‘gold rush’
History was made when rugby made its debut as a competitive sport in Accra at the 13th edition of the African Games, writes MARK KEOHANE.
SA teams shackled by ‘stop-start’ URC
The @Vodacom #URC, aligned with the northern hemisphere calendar, leads to a stop-start campaign that doesn’t suit South African sides or supporters, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Coastal derby a showcase of SA strength
MARK KEOHANE hails the positive advertisement for South African rugby provided by the @Vodacom #URC derbies at Cape Town Stadium.
North-South derby a win for SA
The DHL Stormers’ seventh win in a row against the Bulls was colossal in meaning, but the big winners in Cape Town were South African rugby and the @Vodacom #URC, writes MARK KEOHANE.
URC is not won in November
MARK KEOHANE has delved into the history books to show that the local franchises can bounce back from a tough start on tour in the opening month of the Vodacom URC.
Watch: Super Siya and beautiful Boks
Keo and Zels applaud captain Siya Kolisi and the Boks for making history in Paris on Saturday night.
Watch: Bokke, Bokke, Bokke, Bokke!
Keo and Zels soak up the history of rugby’s greatest rivalry and pick their winner in the World Cup final between the Springboks and All Blacks.
Watch: Rassie to show final piece of Bok puzzle
Keo and Zels decompress after South Africa’s high-pressure win against England, and look ahead to a blockbuster final against the All Blacks.
URC: Sharks must show some bite!
Keo and Zels pick through the highs and lows from the opening round and call the winners in round 2.
