3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (543+ words) The Springboks are expecting the All Blacks to be as tough and dangerous without their captain Ardie Savea, says eighthman Jasper Wiese. The big loose forward has seen the impact of his opposite number up close in the first three…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (545+ words) The Springboks need to improve the way they play the final 10 minutes, says coach Rassie Erasmus, noting they had been below par in the first three Tests against New Zealand. South Africa leads the three-match series 2-1 going into the final…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (177+ words) Opener Jordan Hermann scored 53 from 29 balls as South Africa claimed the Tri-Series trophy with a 48-run victory over Zimbabwe in the final in Windhoek, Namibia on Sunday. South Africa, who have rested most of their regulars for the series, opted…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (163+ words) TimesLIVE All Blacks suffer another injury setback Jacobson joins Savea and Tupaea on injury list before final Test New Zealand will have to do without another of their starters for next weekend’s final Test match against South Africa after Luke…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (692+ words) The Springboks beat the All Blacks 29-24 to ensure they cannot lose the four Test series. The fabulous win, played out in front of a passionate crowd of 85 500, secured the Springboks the home series 2-1. It means that Sean Fitzpatrick’s 1996 squad remains…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (352+ words) South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said there was a significance to the Springboks facing New Zealand on Saturday at the cavernous Soccer City in the sprawling Johannesburg township of Soweto, a place deeply rooted in the country’s history. The teams…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) Rugby fans have expressed disappointment after Airlink cancelled its pre-match flyover at FNB Stadium on Saturday before the much-anticipated third Test match between the Springboks and the All Blacks. The airline said an unfavourable weather forecast made it unsafe for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (574+ words) The New Zealand All Blacks have won South Africans’ hearts by using local music in their social media posts during the ongoing “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” tour against the Springboks. The All Blacks’ social media team has shared several Instagram reels…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (323+ words) Olympic silver medallist Bayanda Walaza became only the second South African to dip under 9.90sec twice as he won the 100m at a meet in Beograd, Serbia, on Wednesday. The 20-year-old matched the 9.89 personal best he clocked in Slovakia in July to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (445+ words) A gritty batting display and clinical bowling performance saw South Africa grab a spot in Sunday’s Tri-Series final after securing a dominant 45-run victory over Zimbabwe in Windhoek on Tuesday. Their explosive batting was spearheaded by opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius, who…...