PREVIEW: There is a sense of optimism in South Africa with the Springbok Women starting a new chapter under the guidance of new head coach Swys de Bruin. De Bruin’s first challenge comes in the form of the Barbarians Women. The two teams will meet on Saturday at the...

South Africa Women v Barbarians Women - teams and prediction

NEWS: The Springbok Women is out to match the occasion of Test rugby when they host the Barbarians in a curtain raiser to the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday. Experienced captain Nolusindiso Booi, a 45-cap Springbok, spoke about the historical significance of hosting the Barbarians for the first time.

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REACTION: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi rated his team’s historic Freedom Cup win as second only to their World Cup victory in France. The Springboks secured a hard-fought 18-12 win over the All Blacks at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The win saw the Boks end their 15-year-long Freedom Cup...

VIDEO: Where Freedom Cup stands on Boks' list of success

REACTION: All Black head coach Scott Robertson admitted that it will be tough to return to New Zealand and face his critics after two defeats against the Springboks in South Africa. The visitors lost 12-18 to the world champions in Cape Town on Saturday. This comes after a 27-31 defeat...

VIDEO: Robertson ready to face the music in New Zealand

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between Griquas and Western Province in Kimberley. Only pride is at stake. Neither team can make the play-offs. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!. * Our live blog will appear below, it might...

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks have set a clear mandate for when they take to the field against the All Blacks on Saturday. South Africa has reached incredible heights in recent years. They have won back-to-back World Cups (2019 and 2023) and are the first team in the world to claim a record fourth Webb Ellis Cup.

VIDEO: 'We just want to win the Freedom Cup'

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE Currie Cup Round 10 coverage between the Lions and Griffons at Ellis Park. The table-topping Lions can secure first place on the standings and home-ground advantage in the play-offs with a bonus-point win. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!. * Our...

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A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

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VIDEO: Former Chiefs and All Blacks scrumhalf Brad Weber has come out in support of South Africa following the disruption of the haka during the Test against the All Blacks at Ellis Park last weekend. The 33-year-old Weber, playing out of France for Stade Francais, spoke to the podcast Behind...

VIDEO: 'Your home, do your thing' says All Black on haka saga

SPOTLIGHT: All Black captain Scott Barrett is expecting the Springboks to give the ball some more air in Saturday’s Rugby Championship Round Four clash at Cape Town Stadium. The Boks have made several changes for the clash with the most notable being the inclusion of Handre Pollard and Wille le Roux at flyhalf and fullback this week.

All Black captain: 'No two Test matches are the same'

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Four match between Argentina and Australia in Santa Fe. It is fast becoming a basement battle between the two teams. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE!. * Our live blog will appear below, it might...

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INTERVIEW: In terms of welcomes it will never come much bigger for Breton club Vannes who mark the start of their first ever season in France’s Top 14 by hosting the game’s royalty Toulouse on Sunday. It is a clash which every French rugby supporter is relishing, not...

England prop brings 'hunger' to Top 14 new boys Vannes

SPOTLIGHT: Wallace Sititi will have some big shoes to fill when he runs out in the No.6 jersey against the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday. It will be the 21-year-old’s first start for the All Blacks as he replaces Ethan Blackadder, who has a hamstring injury. Sititi was...

VIDEO: All Black young gun is 'built' for Bok showdown

MATCH REPORT: The Springboks have won the Freedom Cup for the first time since 2009 and their Round Four match of the Rugby Championship by beating the All Blacks 18-12 in Cape Town on Saturday. The Springboks won their fourth Test match in a row against the All Blacks and...

Boks win their Freedom back

SPOTLIGHT: Wallabies warhorse James Slipper is set to equal George Gregan as Australia’s most-capped player but his path to the record has been anything but golden. The 35-year-old will match Gregan’s mark of 139 Tests, set back in 2007, when he runs on against the Pumas in their Rugby Championship clash in Argentina this weekend.

Slipper's path to Wallaby record is anything but golden

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They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

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Nothing divides the city of Cape Town like a good old Springboks versus All Blacks Test match. The Springboks is by far South Africa’s most-loved entity. Since Siya Kolisi lifted the World Cup Cup for the first time in 2019 in Japan, the team has crept into the hearts of rugby fans and South Africans alike.

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NEWS: New Zealand Rugby stakeholders advised that they have a reached agreement on the implementation of the most significant governance reform to New Zealand Rugby in recent times. Following discussions after NZR’s AGM in July – with the stakeholder group coming to an agreement to work together on the implementation...

New Zealand stakeholders come to governance reform agreement

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Currie Cup Round 10 encounter between the Pumas and Cheetahs at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit. The scenario is simple – the winners advance to the play-offs and the losers are out of the competition. * To read our...

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Big changes are in store for three zodiac signs in the month of September. The stars are shifting and many of you will be affected by this. Although the life changes that will take place with each zodiac sign are different, these changes must be fully embraced by all who are experiencing them. One of the key things to remember is that sometimes change is necessary for personal growth. Let’s see what the stars have in store for these three zodiac signs.

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South Africa v New Zealand - Teams and Prediction

RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP, ROUND FOUR: The Springboks will be out to avoid a repeat of what happened during their July series against Ireland when face the All...

South Africa v New Zealand - Teams and Prediction

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