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Athlone Wasn’t a One-Off For The Springboks… It Was a Turning Point
First came the performance. Then came the proof. Last week, we watched the Springbok Women push New Zealand’s Black Ferns
Carling Currie Cup Round 2 Preview: Form, Storylines, and Trends
⚡ Cheetahs vs Pumas — Friday, 1 August, 19:00 @ Toyota Stadium The Cheetahs return home under pressure, after conceding
Springboks vs Black Ferns XV: The Game That Might Change Everything
South Africa 26, Black Ferns XV 34. On the surface, a predictable scoreline. Scratch a little deeper, and you’ll find
Rugby Karma: Australia Finally Pays the Price for Faf Yellow Card Farce Against Lions
It was more than just a Test match. Saturday night’s clash between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions
Ragged Lions Escape FNP Scare… But Questions Linger Before MCG Showdown
It wasn’t pretty. In fact, it was downright nervy at times. But the British & Irish Lions escaped Docklands Stadium
A Weekend of Wins – And a Glimpse Into the Bok Future
It’s not often a Springbok Test win gets overshadowed on home soil, but this weekend may just qualify. While the
World Rugby Answers: Did The Springboks Break The Law?
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Rassie Erasmus rips up the script again. In South Africa’s 45-0 dismantling
Blindsided Rugby Man: Why First Try Scorer Bets Score Big
With the Springboks set to face Georgia in Nelspruit this coming Saturday, the buzz isn’t just about the clash itself
Best Tries of the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour (So Far): A Visual Feast Before the Wallabies Clash
As the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia builds toward its highly anticipated Test series against the Wallabies,
Winning Margin Brackets: Where the Smart Rugby Money Is
Everyone and their dog bets on who’s going to win. That’s entry-level stuff. If you want to show that you
The Challenges Facing Women’s Rugby in South Africa – And the Road Ahead
Despite significant progress in recent years, women’s rugby in South Africa remains under-resourced, underfunded, and underappreciated. The Springbok Women’s team
Southern Hemisphere Giants Deserve Better: Stop Sending ‘B’ Teams
Here are 10 logical, rugby-centered solutions to prevent Northern Hemisphere teams from sending weakened Test squads to the Southern Hemisphere