Boks switch focus to Castle Lager Rugby Champs
The Springboks arrived in Nelson Mandela Bay on Sunday with their focus set firmly on the Castle Lager Rugby Championship against Argentina, Australia and New Zealand.
The Carling Currie Cup Bulletin #16
It was a proper try-fest in the Carling Currie Cup Premier Division this weekend, with 28 five-pointers scored in three matches, indicating a clear attacking mindset amongst the six teams in action in Kimberley, Durban and Cape Town.
Finding solutions helped Boks beat the Lions – Nienaber
Their motto of “not looking for excuses, but finding solutions” helped the Springboks on their way to a 2-1 win in the Castle Lager Lions Series, Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber said on Saturday after a pulsating 19-16 win in the decider at the Cape Town Stadium.
Boks clinch nailbiter against Lions in Cape Town
It was dejavu when Morné Steyn kicked a match-winning penalty goal two minutes from time to earn the Springboks a 19-16 win over the British & Irish Lions in their third and final Test at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with the pivot's kick ensuring a 2-1 win in the Castle Lager Lions Series.
WP fightback floors Cheetahs in thriller
DHL Western Province staged a stunning second-half fightback to claim a crucial 40-39 win over the Toyota Cheetahs at Newlands on Saturday afternoon to bolster their Carling Currie Cup playoff aspirations.
Springbok Women back in action against Kenya
The Springbok Women will return to the field against Kenya in two Tests that will mark their first international action in almost two years, with the matches scheduled for 12 and 16 August in Stellenbosch.
Kolisi: “This is the match that counts the most"
Siya Kolisi and Mzwandile Stick said the Springboks were ready to give everything on the field to secure the unique double of a Rugby World Cup title and a Castle Lager Lions Series victory after wrapping up their preparations for their final Test against the British & Irish Lions in Cape Town on Saturday.
Lions edge Griquas in try fest in Kimberley
The Sigma Lions had to withstand a ferocious Tafel Lager Griquas onslaught in the second half of their Carling Currie Cup clash in Kimberley on Friday, but held on for a nail-biting 45-42 win over their Northern Cape rivals.
Sharks blitz Bulls to soar to the summit
A Grant Williams-inspired Cell C Sharks side rediscovered their attacking edge to clinch a 35-28 victory over the Vodacom Bulls in Durban on Friday night.
Nyakane on switching from tighthead to loosehead
Trevor Nyakane he is willing to play in any position required in the Springbok jersey and he attributed his successful switch from tighthead to loosehead prop in the second Test against the British & Irish Lions to the support from the players and coaches.