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We caught up with former South Africa Back-Rower, Joe van Niekerk, to look back on his time at the 2003 Rugby World Cup with the Springboks. He also opened up about his predictions for the national side this 2023 RWC. 2003 Rugby World Cup Anniversary: Joe van Niekerk Using the touchline as an extra defender, […] READ MORE
The RWC 2023 fourth round sees teams tightly paired and will require the fifth round to decide the second spots for the quarterfinal. RWC 2023 fourth round: There are quarterfinal spots up for grabs Pool A The RWC 2023 fourth round sees quarterfinal second spots up for grabs with New Zealand and Italy still in […] READ MORE
Springbok rugby enforcers. South Africa has been blessed with many lock forwards who have carried that mantel. Big brutes who take no-nonsense on the field. A big part of their role is to push the boundaries of physicality. Power is a very important part of their game. Their role at scrum time is critical, providing […] READ MORE
The Elton Jantjies scandal continues to grow. He was accused of harassing an air hostess a few months ago. This weekend, he was sent home from Argentina along with the Springboks team dietician after an extra-marital affair was exposed. Elton Jantjies scandal Jantjies attracted attention prior to the incoming Wales tour to South Africa. He […] READ MORE
The struggling Southern Kings rugby franchise was on Saturday placed into liquidation by SA Super Rugby (Pty) Ltd to preserve the future of rugby in the area. Southern Kings insolvent Before SA Rugby took over the franchise the original franchise owner, the Greatest Rugby Company in the Whole Wide World (GRC), were unable to service […] READ MORE
Historically, a Springbok rugby players’ journey to the top of the game started at one of the elite rugby schools in South Africa. The original structure Previously, schoolboy players would be selected to represent their provinces in the annual Craven Week competitions. The bulk of players selected would be from what can only be termed […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup Farewell Test saw a weakened Springboks defeat Los Pumas at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria by 24 points to 18. South Africa 24 Argentina 18 Scorers South Africa: Tries: Nkosi (2) Conversions: Jantjies (2) Penalties: Jantjies (4) Argentina: Tries: Petti, Matera Conversions: Bonilla Penalties: Bonilla (2) The Springboks fielded mostly a sub-strength […] READ MORE
Springbok Rugby Legend Bryan Habana will be remembered for his finishing ability, an eye for intercepting passes and his electrifying pace. In this short series of Springbok Rugby Legends, Ryan Jordan takes a look at the playing careers of those who have endeared themselves to the South African rugby public. In the first edition of […] READ MORE
Danie Gerber is a Springbok rugby legend who is remembered by many fans for his speed, an eye for a gap and the ability to step off either foot. Last Word on Rugby will embark on a short series of articles highlighting a few players who can claim the title of Springbok rugby legend, written […] READ MORE
This weekend, Tendai Beast Mtawarira joins the 100 Test club. His journey has been an interesting one, considering the fact that he started his rugby career as a loose forward and not a prop. Beast Mtawarira The Beast Mtawarira started his rugby career an an eighth man in the Sharks rugby academy, but his value […] 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.