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The Day the Wallabies Stole Ellis Park, Embarrassed The Springboks and Joined the Hall of Rugby Shocks
What’s the hardest thing to do in rugby? Some will tell you it’s tackling Eben Etzebeth head-on, others will say

VIDEO: Sharks Defeat Dolphins In Fin Cup T20 Cricket Match
The Hollywoodbets Sharks didn’t just beat the Hollywoodbets Dolphins at Kingsmead on Sunday – they gobbled them up whole and

Boks, Blacks & Big Bucks – The 2025 Rugby Championship Betting Cheat Sheet
The bookies reckon this year’s Rugby Championship is a two-horse race – except both horses are built like front-rowers and

Boland, Bulls, and a Blistering Pumas Statement – The Currie Cup’s Early Chaos
Three rounds in, the 2025 Carling Currie Cup looks less like a steady procession for the usual suspects and more

How The Wallabies Could Have Also Won vs The British & Irish Lions: Lightning Strikes & Protocols
During the third and final Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions at Stadium Australia in Sydney,

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