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Hansen: All Blacks charm offensive in SA is no accident
Hansen says the All Blacks' charm offensive on their SA tour is deliberate — and contextualises the Cape Town reception amid social media backlash from Bok fans who spotted locals in All Blacks jerseys.
Springbok Women switch to Test mode in Suva ahead of historic Fiji first
The Springbok Women are back in training in Suva ahead of Saturday's historic first Test against Fijiana XV, with vice-captain Libbie Janse van Rensburg highlighting the breakdown and squad depth as key themes for the two-match series.
Former SA Schools prop Deon Botes handed four-year ban after positive nandrolone test
SAIDS has banned former SA Schools prop Deon Botes for four years after he tested positive for nandrolone metabolites at the U18 Craven Week in Mpumalanga last year, with the panel ruling he failed to establish how the substance entered his system despite his claim that it came from an unlabelled joint supplement purchased outside a pharmacy.
Dagg on the Springbok icons who made every Test a trial
Dagg names du Preez, Steyn, Habana, Kirchner and Hougaard as the Springboks who made every Test a specific mental and physical preparation job — and explains exactly why each one kept the All Blacks honest.
Nine capped Boks in 30-player Academy squad ahead of Brazil tour
A 30-player Springbok Women Academy squad, including nine capped players, has assembled in Somerset West for the first of two camps ahead of the SA Women's 'A' team's two-match tour to Brazil on 24 and 29 August.
2029 World Cup medal target sharpens Springbok Women's focus on historic Fiji series
The Springbok Women begin a historic first-ever two-Test series in Fiji on Saturday, with assistant coach Franzel September explicitly targeting a 2029 Rugby World Cup medal as the programme's benchmark.
Why Boks vs All Blacks Stands Alone as Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Bester argues the Springbok-All Black rivalry earns its 'greatest' tag through an unmatched combination of history, consequence and philosophical contrast — and that the Erasmus era has reshaped the balance after decades of Kiwi dominance.
Former All Black makes the case for Taylor to start at hooker against the Boks
New Zealand rugby pundits back Codie Taylor to start at hooker for the Ellis Park Test despite stiff competition, with James Parsons calling it a 'no-brainer' given Taylor's experience and Rennie's clear preference — and suggesting Aumua is actually better deployed off the bench.
Jeff Wilson: All Blacks stopped trying to out-Springbok the Springboks
Jeff Wilson argues the All Blacks wasted a decade trying to beat teams at their own superpowers — physically dominating the Boks, out-structuring Ireland — instead of leaning on New Zealand's own strengths. Under Rennie, Wilson sees a return to pace, conditioning and pressure as the foundation, with the prescription for the Springbok series being simple: get parity upfront, and the skillset takes care of the rest.
De Villiers is the real deal — but Kolisi isn't done yet
De Villiers announced himself as a genuine Test player during the Nations Championship, but this piece makes the case that displacing Kolisi is still a stretch — Erasmus rates Kolisi's all-round contribution too highly, and the real story is how deep South Africa's loose forward stocks have become.
Buenos Aires is a fitness exam, not a warm-up formality
The Buenos Aires test is really a fitness verdict on Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Etzebeth, Kolisi and De Jager — Rich breaks down what's at stake for each, and why the All Blacks tour games carry their own intrigue.
Monty on his six-month ban, World Cup redemption, and going toe-to-toe with Jonah Lomu
Percy Montgomery reveals how a six-month ban accidentally rebuilt his kicking game, describes his first terrifying encounter with Lomu at Sevens level, and explains the Jake White phone call that brought him back for 2007 World Cup glory.
Kieran Read: All Blacks must unleash Ardie Savea to crack the Boks
Kieran Read says the All Blacks need to find new ways to get Ardie Savea running at the Springboks — the linked piece unpacks his tactical reasoning.
All Blacks relish return to South African rugby after six-year Super Rugby absence
New Zealand's touring squad has arrived in Cape Town ahead of Friday's opener against the Stormers, marking the first extended All Blacks tour to South Africa in three decades. Stand-in captain Codie Taylor welcomed the chance to face South African opposition again after a six-year hiatus, praising the physicality and set-piece prowess that defined the old Super Rugby contests. The visitors arrive unbeaten under new head coach Dave Rennie following July victories over France, Italy and Ireland.
Taylor relishes South African challenge as All Blacks begin 'Greatest Rivalry' tour
All Blacks tour captain Codie Taylor says the loss of South African teams from Super Rugby has cost New Zealand players dearly, as the squad prepares to open their eight-match 'Greatest Rivalry' tour — the first extended All Blacks visit to South Africa in 30 years — against the Stormers in Cape Town on Friday.
Goldie: Stop playing Bok rugby to beat the Boks
Jeff Wilson argues the All Blacks won't beat the Springboks by trying to out-Bok the Boks — they need to rediscover their own DNA first.
KFC vs CPR: Why Tony Brown's kicking game is a structural nightmare for the All Blacks
The hosts argue Tony Brown's structured kicking system is a genuine tactical nightmare for the All Blacks, and that the Boks' loss to Australia last year was a CPR overload problem, not a kicking failure — making the full breakdown of KFC vs CPR worth hearing.
Pumas secure home semifinal as Griquas and Griffons claim road wins in WSL 2 Round 5
The Pumas remain unbeaten in WSL 2 and have secured a home semifinal after a 44-17 win over SWD, while Griquas edged the Leopards 24-19 in Potchefstroom and the Griffons ran in 50 points away to the Limpopo Blue Bulls in Round 5.
Erasmus confirms Boks on track as squad arrives in Buenos Aires
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires ahead of Saturday's clash with the Pumas at Estadio José Amalfitani, with Rassie Erasmus saying preparations are on track for both that match and the All Blacks series.
Springboks touch down in Buenos Aires ahead of Argentina Test
The Springboks have arrived in Buenos Aires in two travelling groups, with a rest day on Sunday before training resumes Monday ahead of their Test against Argentina at Estadio José Amalfitani — their last match before the All Blacks series begins on 22 August.