With the tournament only days away from beginning, there are a handful of Rugby World Cup players who could [literally] ignite the RWC2019 event. New Zealand is packed with stardust talent – Beauden Barrett, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane – to name a few. Charlie Inglefield looks at five Rugby World Cup players from the […] READ MORE
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Is Kwagga Smith the Elephant in the Springboks Change Room?
As the Springboks prepare for their first test in the Rugby Championship against the Pumas on Saturday, one man’s absence from the group is glaring. With the inclusions of Cyle Brink and Marco van Staden, we have to ask: Is Kwagga Smith the elephant in the Springboks change room? Kwagga’s Springbok Dream in Jeopardy The […] READ MORE
Dubai Sevens 2017: Blitzboks Reclaim HSBC Sevens Series Opener
South Africa reclaimed the Dubai Sevens 2017 title in style, beating New Zealand 24-12. It ended three-days of mouth watering, breathtaking action at The 7evens Stadium, Dubai. Australia won the Women’s title, to defy to predictions of many that New Zealand would continue their strong form. It was a great tournament for both men and […] READ MORE
Mercurial All Blacks Escape With First November Internationals Win
Three matches were played over this weekend, to open the November Internationals calendar. Not inside the ‘World Rugby window’ which particularly limited the availability of all players, but they were all entertaining games to signal that the Autumn Tours are about to invade the Northern Hemisphere. An important stage of the year, with the Southern […] READ MORE
Lions Secure Super Rugby Grand Final Place Against Crusaders
In an intense semifinal at Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg, the Lions have secured a Super Rugby grand final place against the Crusaders. They have defeated the 2016 championship winning Hurricanes 44-29, to cap off their highly successful season. Reveling in the hometown support, the hosts came back from a large deficit to avenge a disappointing […] READ MORE