In my series, Bakkies Botha has so far set the gold standard for a grinder lock in one complete match: 1.1 involvements per minute…
In my series, Bakkies Botha has so far set the gold standard for a grinder lock in one complete match: 1.1 involvements per minute…
Recently, we have seen Handre Pollard develop into one of the world’s best flyhalves, and his role for the Boks has been both in…
Incredible. It was the word I started uttering to myself soon after Makazole Mapimpi’s try blew open what was already an incredible Rugby World…
The Springboks have defeated England 32-12 to claim their third ever World Cup after previously winning the tournament in 1995 and 2007. It was…
England have been denied a third Rugby World Cup victory after going down to South Africa 32-12 in the 2019 tournament final. It was…
Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to reflect on the sublime 19-7 victory for England in their World Cup semi-final against the…
Once again the officialdom at a major sporting event has left a lot to be desired, this time at the quarter-final stage of the…
For a country as high-tech as South Korea is, the lantern light with a hanging drawstring above my hotel desk seemed quaintly old-fashioned. “I…
Last Saturday evening was an experience I will never forget. Feelings of frustration, anger, hope and ultimately utter helplessness washed through me over the…
England has pulled off a stunning upset in the first semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup by defeating tournament favourites the All Blacks…
England has pulled off a stunning upset in the first semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup by defeating tournament favourites the All Blacks…
England has pulled off a stunning upset in the first semi-final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup by defeating tournament favourites the All Blacks…
Modern greats David Pocock and Will Genia are among eight players departing the Wallabies on a dismal note to take up offshore club contracts…
Modern greats David Pocock and Will Genia are among eight players departing the Wallabies on a dismal note to take up offshore club contracts…
Modern greats David Pocock and Will Genia are among eight players departing the Wallabies on a dismal note to take up offshore club contracts…
Eddie Jones hailed his players' dogged defence following a record-equalling victory over Australia that saw them storm into the World Cup semi-finals. England turned…
So the exciting news for fans of Australian rugby is that the Aussie Super Rugby sides are going to get some of their best…
Hosts Japan are out to create more history as they face South Africa in the fourth and final quarter-final of the 2019 Rugby World…
The All Blacks have put together an utterly complete performance in the second Rugby World Cup quarter-final, resulting in a resounding win over Ireland…
Two-try star Tevita Kuridrani has set up a classic big man-small man duel with James O'Connor for the Wallabies outside centre berth at the…
The two-time defending world champions New Zealand completed a resounding 63-0 thumping of Canada at Oita in searing humidity. The match was historic in…
Anyone who tells you that they predicted where this World Cup has already been and knows where it is headed is not being straight…
Banned Wallabies winger Reece Hodge has hit out at widespread reports he is ignorant of World Rugby's high tackle sanctioning framework. Reece Hodge wants…
England have inflicted a heavy 39-10 defeat on Argentina at Tokyo Stadium, all but ending Los Pumas’ hopes of a quarter-finals berth while sealing…
England have inflicted a heavy 39-10 defeat on Argentina at Tokyo Stadium, all but ending Los Pumas’ hopes of a quarter-finals berth while sealing…
England have inflicted a heavy 39-10 defeat on Argentina at Tokyo Stadium, all but ending Los Pumas’ hopes of a quarter-finals berth while sealing…
In my series, Bakkies Botha has so far set the gold standard for a grinder lock in one complete match: 1.1 involvements per minute…
2020
Maybe I defend him a bit too much, but I have stated why I think this article and lots of comments are filled with bias …(more)