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If only the World Rugby ranking system had been on hold for one more week before a switch in number one status saw the All Blacks leapfrog the World Champion Springboks, it would have been perfect timing. The timing was somewhat inopportune yet, it did not happen by chance. Results are the barometer of movements […] READ MORE
Ellis Park Stadium, now known as Emirates Airline Park, has a rich history. The crown jewel of events held at the stadium has to be the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final. Ryan Jordan digs into the history of Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park) as a follow-up article to his piece to the grand old lady […] READ MORE
A tense match in Bloemfontein saw the Springboks versus England Test series being won by the Springboks with a game to play. Springboks versus England The Springboks won 23 to 12 and give Test centurion Beast Mtawarira the result that suited the occasion. South Africa 23 England 12 Scorers: South Africa – Tries: Duane Vermeuelen; Penalty […] READ MORE
South African rugby has received significant sponsorship boosts during the last week. The Springboks winning the Rugby World Cup in 2019 had a lot to do with this and shows that success breeds success. It has been a busy few weeks for South African rugby. Ryan Jordan considers the impact of the announcements made recently. […] READ MORE
The Springboks beat Los Pumas by 29 points to 10 in a very scrappy Rugby Championship encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). This was a low-quality match that never rose to any great heights. The uncertainty surrounding the future of the 2021 competition could have influenced this. Both squads were […] READ MORE
Any All Blacks vs Springboks Test match is an important match-up. 2021 presents us with two centenaries to celebrate in the rivalry between the two giants of Southern Hemisphere and world rugby. The first centenary reaches back into the history of rugby between the two countries and their first meeting. The second one is a […] READ MORE
Before you get confused this weekend, make sure you are well versed with the Rugby Championship law variations that will be in place. World Rugby’s Global law variations will make their first appearance in the Rugby Championship. It will be interesting to see how welcoming the general rugby viewing public will be of the law […] READ MORE
The British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa has fired up a cesspool of spiteful discontent and bickering in traditional as well as social media. A British and Irish Lions tour will always be competitive, both on and off the field. This tour though has been the catalyst of many nasty interactions. Those involved […] READ MORE
The Springboks beat the Lions in the third Test in Cape Town 19 points to 16 and win the series two games to one. Scores South Africa Try: Cheslin Kolbe, Conversion: Handre Pollard; Penalties: Handre Pollard 2 and Morne Steyn 2 British and Irish Lions Try: Ken Owens, Conversion: Finn Russell, Penalties: Finn Russell 3 Springboks beat the Lions In […] READ MORE
The British and Irish Lions have barely fired a shot in attack in two tests against the Springboks. With the 2021 Castle series at 1-1 and with everything on the line for both teams, Warren Gatland must make some proactive changes. In his words, this is a Cup Final and if the Lions adopt a […] READ MORE
Charlie has been writing rugby features for the last 20 years and has covered World Cups, Six Nations, and Lions' tours. My aim has always been to provide opinion and analysis which hopefully adds to the conversations that we all enjoy over a pint or two in the pub.