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Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons
sport

Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons

CUT upset UJ in 2023 Varsity Cup
Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup wrap (round 4): Minnows no more as CUT claim another big scalp

Currie Cup
Currie Cup

Iconic kits that make South Africa’s Currie Cup so special

Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons
Sport

Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons

CUT upset UJ in 2023 Varsity Cup
Varsity Cup

Varsity Cup wrap (round 4): Minnows no more as CUT claim another big scalp

Currie Cup
Currie Cup

Iconic kits that make South Africa’s Currie Cup so special

School rugby should not be compulsory - here’s the evidence
Rugby

School rugby should not be compulsory – here’s the evidence

By The Conversation06-03-2023 10:53

Research with 825 teenage school rugby players over one season found that more than one in three of the children suffered an injury.

Jantjies
Rugby

Bok bolter: Jantjies to get another chance?

By Wade Pretorius05-03-2023 10:29

Elton Jantjies might be closer to a return to Springbok duty than many might’ve been thinking according to reports.

France v South Africa
Health and Fitness

Will the Bomb Squad be defused by CTE safety concerns?

By Zareena Gaibee26-02-2023 10:26

Former professional rugby player, Alix Popham speaking to The Economist on CTE noted that using a “bomb squad” may increase health risks.

Toks & Tjops:
Entertainment

What you need to know about the brand-new ‘Toks & Tjops’

By Erene Roux10-02-2023 16:42

The excitement is real as ‘Toks & Tjops’ is gearing up for the Rugby World Cup with a new and fresh look that will surprise fans.

Six nations rugby
Rugby

Is the Six Nations proof rugby has gotten less predictable?

By Zareena Gaibee06-02-2023 15:21

As the Six Nations kicked off this weekend much can be said for Scotland beating England at Twickenham.

South African Rugby
Rugby

Rugby schedule got you confused? Here’s a breakdown

By Zareena Gaibee01-02-2023 21:18

Back in the day, there was the Tri-Nations, Super Rugby and Currie Cup, but lately things have gotten a little more complicated.

Former rugby players s
Rugby

Rugby players send brain injuries claim letter to governing bodies

By Agence France-Presse19-01-2023 14:08

Former amateur rugby players have written to sport’s governing bodies, alleging not enough was done to protect them from brain injuries.

Judith Sephuma Springboks Tests Samuel Shivambu BBP.
Springboks

Springboks: The best national anthem renditions of 2022

By Mariette Adams13-12-2022 11:34

The Boks played 13 Tests in 2022, six at home and seven away. Here we rate the top renditions of Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika as sung before kick.

Sbu Nkosi Springboks
Celeb News

‘Hope he’s safe’: Mzansi reacts to Sbu Nkosi’s disappearance

By Rae Seleme04-12-2022 04:27

South Africans and the family of Bulls and Springbok winger Sbu Nkosi are worried about him as he disappeared three weeks ago.

NFL
Rugby

Rugby cannot crack the USA because NFL is a better product

By James Richardson22-11-2022 11:53

Rugby union cannot compete with the NFL as an entertainment powerhouse and World Rugby’s US drive is doomed to fail miserably.

French players celebrate after scoring a try during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Sylvain THOMAS / AFP)
Springboks

WATCH: Controversial try, officiating cost Springboks dearly

By Mariette Adams13-11-2022 00:57

Springboks slump to 30-26 defeat after dubious officiating calls led to France being awarded contentious, but ultimately match-winning try.

Legendary former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha was in a car accident
Springboks

PICTURES: Bakkies Botha unscathed in horror accident

By Mariette Adams11-11-2022 10:25

Legendary Springbok lock Bakkies Botha emerged unscathed from a horror crash in which his car overturned and rolled several times.

France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont
Rugby

JUST IN: France name team to face Springboks

By Mariette Adams10-11-2022 14:22

Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will lead an unchanged France lineup in the much-anticipated Test against the Springboks in Marseille on Saturday.

Springboks brace for force de
Rugby

Springboks brace for force de France

By Mariette Adams09-11-2022 12:50

Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks expect a bruising encounter in the Test against France in Marseille on Saturday.

Swys de Bruin on Springboks defeat
Springboks

WATCH: Ex-Springboks assistant slams ‘stupid’ ref after Ireland loss

By Mariette Adams07-11-2022 17:26

Former rugby coach Swys de Bruin has hit out at Georgian referee Nika Amashukeli after the Springboks’ 19-16 loss to Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

elton jantjies
Rugby

Does anybody still care about Elton Jantjies the Rugby World Cup winner?

By James Freemantle07-11-2022 11:12

Elton Jantjies is a gifted rugby player. Sadly, his professional career is now a mere afterthought because of his actions off the field.

best mullets
Rugby

The most majestic mullets in rugby

By James Freemantle03-11-2022 15:10

We’ve found the best mullets in world rugby and they’re all here, in all their glory. Which one is the best of the best though?

Rugby Springboks v All blacks
Rugby World Cup 2023

Rugby World Cup warm-ups: Springboks to face All Blacks

By Agence France-Presse24-10-2022 13:29

Rugby union superpowers South Africa and New Zealand will meet at Twickenham for a warm-up match ahead of next year’s World Cup.

Worcester
Rugby Championship

Worcester SUSPENDED by Rugby Football Union

By Agence France-Presse26-09-2022 19:08

English Premiership side Worcester were suspended from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union on Monday.

South Africa Marx Boks Rugby Championship
Rugby Championship

South Africa defeat Argentina in Rugby Championship

By Agence France-Presse18-09-2022 12:55

South Africa brushed aside a series of scandals during the week to storm grab a bonus point 36-20 win over Argentina on Saturday.

RIP Pirates Bafana
Rugby

Cape-based rugby coach, players killed in tragic accident

By Craig Lewis12-09-2022 09:31

The Wellington rugby community has been rocked by the news of a tragic accident that claimed the lives of a coach and players.

Makazole Mapimpi
Fashion and Beauty

Fashion king: Five times Springbok Mapimpi stole the show!

By Naledi de Wee07-09-2022 16:12

King of the field or king of fashion? When he’s not scoring tries, Springbok winger Makazole Mapimpi is keeping up with fashion trends.

Ben O’Keeffe Referee Boks Wallabies
Rugby Championship

Mallett: Boks’ referee management is key against Wallabies!

By Craig Lewis03-09-2022 07:45

Nick Mallett believes the manner in which the Boks manage the officials will be a key factor in Saturday’s rematch against Australia.

Wales
Lifestyle

Wales Rugby visits Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

By Nokuthula Ngcobo14-07-2022 16:42

The Wales rugby team spent time with young patients in a variety of wards and handed out gifts to the children.

Springbok debut
Springboks

Watch: Springboks scoring a hat-trick on their Test debut

By James Richardson10-07-2022 14:55

Here we look at the four Springboks who scored hat-tricks of tries on their test debuts.

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