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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
‘In the Bin’ rugby pod is back with a bumper edition of the pod as we ruck our way through the domestic leagues, internationals & look ahead to the return of the Champions Cup! Big Story Roundup It’s been a scintillating week of rugby from Cape Town to Exeter, but to kick things off this […] READ MORE
South Africa bolstered their effort, in a titanic test match against New Zealand in Cape Town yesterday. Won by the All Blacks 24-25, it was a win for the Springboks–turning around the 57-0 thrashing. After considering the domination of the New Zealand team; who almost achieved double the competition points of the second best Walabies […] READ MORE
Winning isn’t easy. Being successful means that you are continually looking to improve. And while it is never perfect, teams often reach near to it. The All Blacks did so against South Africa in Albany, and due to a drawn result between the Africans and Australia last week, were all smiles when hoisting The Rugby […] READ MORE
Andy and Paddy are back with yet another blistering edition of the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod. There’s the usual tasting menu of reviews, analysis, opinions and gripes as we work our way through last week’s egg chasing. Big Story Roundup In the big news story of the week we talk Pollocks. Well, Allyson Pollock […] 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
If all those elements come together, after the All Black selectors make subtle changes for ARGvNZL, then The 2017 Rugby Championship title is one step closer for the current World Champions. READ MORE
For one team, the four matches of The Rugby Championship so far have gone exactly ‘to plan’. The All Blacks have demonstrated their strength in the Southern Hemisphere competition; as per normal. Otherwise, the break in the Championship will be more appreciated by their opposition, who have found results have not gone to plan. The two week […] READ MORE
Some will reflect on the last 12 months for the Springboks, as a year in crisis. And yes, it was a dark hour, but head coach Allister Coetzee is looking ahead. Displaying new self belief in South African rugby, after the success of the Lions in Super Rugby and the winning start for his team. This […] READ MORE
Witnessing the power of Vaea Fifita in Saturday's win over Argentina, those who knew him from his early years, were sure that he would fulfil his potential. Scott McLean looks back at his recollection of the humble, yet tough young All Blacks flanker. READ MORE