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Rugby
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UPDATE: Ex-Springbok Shot Three Times During Robbery
30 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Naka Drotské, the former Springbok hooker, was shot during a home invasion by armed men on a smallholding outside of Pretoria last night.
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Referee Angus Gardner Admits He Stuffed Up THAT Decision [Video]
28 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Springbok test against England at Twickenham earlier this month ended in controversial circumstances. Angus Gardner was at the centre of it all.
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Win Percentage, Tries Per Game And More – Comparing Rassie Erasmus And Allister Coetzee
26 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
A lacklustre Springbok display over the weekend meant that Rassie’s chargers finish their end-of-year tour on a low note. Should we crunch some numbers?
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UPDATE: Looks Like Siya Kolisi Got Away With A Decent Headbutt [Videos]
19 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
With half an hour on the clock in Saturday’s battle against the Scots, skipper Siya Kolisi channelled his inner Bakkies and let fly with a headbutt.
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Are Willie And Faf “Overrated Springboks”?
13 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
Willie le Roux and Faf de Klerk have a tendency to blow hot and cold. If you ask one South African rugby scribe, they are very much overrated.
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Rassie Erasmus Sends Clear Message By Coaching The ‘Farrell Tackle’ [Video]
06 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Most South African rugby fans are still fuming over this weekend’s defeat to the Poms. So is Rassie, and he’s making his point in training.
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SA Versus England: The Controversial Tackle Everyone Is Talking About [Videos]
05 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
In the dying seconds of Saturday’s test match at Twickenham, Andre Esterhuizen was flattened by Owen Farrell. Arms or no arms – that is the question.
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South Africa Has A Serious Schoolboy Rugby Doping Problem
02 Nov 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
This year’s Craven Week tournament was a reminder of the wealth of talent we have in this country. It was also a reminder of how a “win at all costs” approach can backfire.
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Four Nominees For Try Of The Year – Make Your Pick [Video]
31 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
We now know the four contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2018. Of course, Beauden Barrett features.
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Incredible SA Club Rugby Try And Two Monster Hits [Videos]
24 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Today we feature a superb try from SA’s Gold Cup competition, and two massive hits coming out North America.
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Who’s The “Rich Bloke” That Saved Jake White’s Job Before The 2007 World Cup?
22 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
According to his 2007 World Cup assistant coach Eddie Jones, Jake White was almost sacked before the tournament. It was a mysterious fax that saved his bacon.
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You’ll Enjoy Eben Etzebeth’s Latest Instagram Post [Image]
17 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Eben’s Instagram account features the usual stuff – rugby, mates, braaing and more. His latest post is definitely a goodie, though.
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Why You Shouldn’t Celebrate Before Scoring A Try [Video]
15 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Dotting down a late winner in a crunch match must be a sweet feeling. Sadly for Bath’s Freddie Burns, that wasn’t the case during this weekend’s match against Toulouse.
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Did Victor Matfield Say ‘C*nt’ Live On Air? [Video]
09 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Live TV is fraught with danger, and there are countless examples of people slipping up. Looks like Victor Matfield has just joined them.
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‘Lounger Guy’ Photobombs Springbok Team Photo
08 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re still recovering from the Springboks dramatic loss to the All Blacks, you’re not alone. Rather than unpack that defeat, let’s focus on the ‘Lounger Guy’.
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Nasty Scenes As WP – EP U19 Rugby Match Descends Into Punches And Headbutts [Video]
02 Oct 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
This weekend’s showdown between the u19 teams from Western Province and Eastern Province saw two players red-carded for fighting.
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Fake Bitcoin Ad Featuring Naas Botha Leaves Ex-Bok Fuming
02 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You can’t blame Naas Botha for being pissed off about the scam artists using his pictures on Facebook. The social media giant doesn’t seem all that bothered, though.
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The Unusual Story Behind Aphiwe Dyantyi’s Rise To The Top
25 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Nowadays, it seems like our national rugby players are groomed for greatness from a young age. Aphiwe Dyantyi certainly bucks that trend.
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Bleak: Footage From Inside All Blacks Changing Room After Bok Loss [Video]
20 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The All Blacks aren’t used to losing at home, which is what makes our Rugby Championship win all the sweeter. Here’s what their changing room looked like after the whistle.
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Rachel Kolisi’s Response To ‘Thirsty’ Influencer Under Scrutiny
19 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When a so-called Instagram influencer posted about her shoot with Siya Kolisi, it drew the attention of Rachel. Her simple response has set tongues wagging.
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The Bok Win Set To Titanic Music And An Oom Losing His Marbles [Videos]
18 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Springbok fans let out a collective cry of joy at the final whistle on Saturday. I’m sure yours was fun, but there’s no way you can rival the oom.
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Five Videos From The Bok – All Blacks Game Guaranteed To Make You Smile
17 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
In a sensational result that shook up the rugby world, the Springboks pipped the All Blacks on their home turf. Best you check out these videos to cure the Monday blues.
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Rassie Erasmus Criticised For ‘Preferential Treatment Of White Players’
14 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / 3 Comments
Rassie is already feeling the pinch that comes with the immense pressure of being Springbok coach. With results not going his way, there’s a political battle waging.
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Why World Rugby Could Be Ruined In 12 Months
13 Sep 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
As we gear up for a walloping by the All Blacks, World Rugby’s vice-chairman has some serious words of warning about the future of the sport.
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The Only Ozzie Bloke Who Enjoyed Last Week’s Bledisloe Cup Mauling By The All Blacks [Video]
24 Aug 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The Ozzies were put to the sword by a superb All Blacks outfit this past weekend. That didn’t stop this guy from enjoying his day out.
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The Springboks’ Twitter Account Was Hacked [Images]
17 Aug 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
SA Rugby’s official Twitter account admitted yesterday that it had been hacked, although it did take them quite a while to catch on.
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Storm Brewing At Western Province Rugby As Corne Krige Letter Hits A Nerve
25 Jul 2018 by Reinhardt / No Comments
WP Rugby president, Thelo Wakefield, has hit back at the former Springbok captain for criticising the union’s top dogs. Read his response here.
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Bulls Rugby Union Being Sued For R45 Million By Former Player
16 Jul 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
After having been forced into retirement back in 2015, former Bulls prop Morne Mellett is bringing a rather hefty lawsuit to the table.
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Gangs, Drugs, And Rugby – A Recap Of Ashwin Willemse’s Remarkable Life Story [Video]
11 Jul 2018 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
You might be familiar with some of Ashwin Willemse’s life story, but it’s worth revisiting some of the obstacles he faced on the road to becoming a Bok.
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Ashwin Willemse’s First Public Interview Since Walking Off The SuperSport Set [Video]
11 Jul 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
In a wide-ranging interview, Ashwin explains why he chose not to cooperate with SuperSport’s investigation, reconciling with Nick and Naas, and what comes next.
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