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The Springboks poor performance against Ireland proved that their great display against New Zealand in Cape Town was not the hoped-for rebirth of South African rugby. Springboks Poor Performance Against Ireland Sitting down to write this article, the initial intention was to put together an analysis of the game and to highlight the key moments […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup host nation selection is becoming a serious conundrum for World Rugby, with questions being asked of the integrity of the process. The Rugby World Cup Host Nation Selection Conundrum This article does not seek to validate any particular 2023 Rugby World Cup host nation selection bid, but rather to question some […] READ MORE
The Springbok squad named for the 2017 end of year tour to Europe was named by Head Coach Allister Coetzee. READ MORE
Declaring the class of 2017 as 'the saviours of Springbok rugby pride' would be premature. However, the way they are trying to play the game, the improved attitude and obvious joy of being in the green and gold jersey is obvious for all to see. READ MORE
The Springboks impressive turnaround will have brought a lot of cheer to their fans, despite their loss to the All Blacks in Cape Town in their final Rugby Championship 2017 game. Springboks Impressive Despite Loss to the All Blacks In his article, Last Word on Rugby’s Scott Hornell made the point that the All Blacks […] READ MORE
In PRO14 round 5, the South African teams produced a home win and an away loss. The Cheetahs defeated the Ospreys 44 – 25 at home in Bloemfontein and the Southern Kings lost to the Dragons 29 – 13 in Newport. PRO14 Round 5: The South African Teams We take a brief look at each […] READ MORE
A tight yet entertaining game saw the Springboks draw with the Wallabies in Bloemfontein, in The Rugby Championship. The game may have been entertaining, but both teams will have to question the relative quality they produced. The teams could not be separated after two Test matches against each other–producing two draws, and a points aggregate […] READ MORE
A Springbok Rugby reality check was handed out in Albany, New Zealand on Saturday with the hosts the All Blacks smashing them 57 to nil. READ MORE
The two South African PRO14 teams struggle continued again in round two of the competition. READ MORE
A below par quality game saw the Springboks Draw the Perth Test against the Wallabies in Perth on Saturday. READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.