Rate the Ref: Christophe Ridley
Rate the performance of English referee Christophe Ridley in South Africa’s victory over Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.
Gigantic Etzebeth, Boks stand tall
The Springboks’ Rugby Championship title win in Nelspruit was huge for Eben Etzebeth and Rassie Erasmus’ men, who made the statement expected of champions, writes MARK KEOHANE.
Eben thanks Boks for ‘ultimate’ Test win
Eben Etzebeth hailed the Springboks’ effort to win the 2024 Rugby Championship, with Rassie Erasmus saying it was a privilege to share the glory with the record-breaking lock.
Siya: It’s all about the trophy for Eben
Siya Kolisi said the Springboks want to cap off Eben Etzebeth’s 128th Test for South Africa on Saturday with a Rugby Championship title victory in Nelspruit.
Peyper: Bok contest worth penalty risk
SA Rugby’s laws advisor Jaco Peyper has addressed concerns around Springbok discipline as the world champs prepare for a Rugby Championship decider on Saturday.
Contepomi banks on ‘slim chance’ to upset Boks
Head coach Felipe Contepomi and skipper Julian Montoya said Argentina will rise to the challenge against the Springboks and make history in Nelspruit on Saturday.
Los Pumas switch up for Bok showdown
Head coach Felipe Contepomi has made seven changes and a positional switch to the Argentina starting XV for Saturday’s crunch clash against the Springboks in Nelspruit.
Marx sets sights on ‘epic’ title shot
Malcolm Marx is fired up for the Rugby Championship finale on Saturday at the Mbombela Stadium, where the Springboks and Argentina will be vying for the trophy.
New Bok halfbacks, Eben to break record
Eben Etzebeth is named to start and become the most-capped Springbok, while Jaden Hendrikse and Manie Libbok are paired for the first time against Argentina on Saturday.
Kiwi coaching guru rejoins All Blacks
A World Cup-winning former New Zealand assistant coach has rejoined the All Blacks camp ahead of their second Bledisloe Cup clash against the Wallabies on Saturday.
