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World Rugby Awards 2024: Four Springboks Nominated
Four Springboks received recognition for their impressive and consistent performances during the 2024 season after being nominated for the World

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 Wrap
Week three of the Autumn Nations Series concluded with thrilling matches that showcased rugby’s global competitiveness, the regression of some

Autumn Nations Series Week 3 Preview And Predictions
This weekend’s Autumn Nations Series promises high-stakes rugby with three thrilling matchups that bring the Northern and Southern Hemisphere heavyweights

Bomb Squad “Arrogant”: Why Stephen Jones Misses The Point Entirely
Bullsh*t. Absolut bullsh*t. That is our uncultured and uncouth response to The Sunday Times‘ legendary journalist Stephen Jones’ highly controversial

Autumn Nations Series: Southern Hemisphere 5-0 Northern Hemisphere
The results from the Autumn Nations Series Week Two highlighted shifting dynamics in world rugby, with some notable upsets and

Autumn Nations Series Week 2: Tips & Picks
It’s week two of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series and we can safely state that the gunpowder has been well

Manie Libbok: Morne Steyn Says Stormers Wizard’s Kicking Problems Are Mental
Morne Steyn believes Manie Libbok can become an 80% goal-kicker if the Springbok flyhalf can master operating under the shot-clock

England vs New Zealand Headlines Weekend Rugby Action As French Top 14 Continues
November is the month of Test rugby in the northern hemisphere, and the action will kick off this weekend in

All Blacks: Renowned English Journalist Stuart Barnes Suggests That Beauden Barrett “Is Finished” At Test Level
Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes has stoked the flames ahead of this weekend’s clash against the All Blacks, aiming his

United Rugby Championship 2024/25: Week 6 Tips & Predictions
With the Autumns Nations Series around the corner, the United Rugby Championship itself is setting up that month of Test

‘Bok To Bok’, A Gripping Retelling Of The Springboks’ Tension-Filled Triumph At The 2023 Rugby World Cup
“IT’S OVER! THE SPRINGBOKS GO BACK-TO-BACK! THEY GO BOK TO BOK! THEY ARE THE FIRST TO FOUR!” No one will

Jacques Nienaber Dismisses Return To Springboks Fold Following Leinster Move
Jacques Nienaber has firmly dismissed any suggestion of returning to the Springbok coaching setup, following his departure to Leinster after