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Crusaders hail former bad boy James O'Connor as Wallabies trump card in Lions series
James O'Connor, the veteran fly-half, has proven his worth with the Crusaders and is being considered as a vital asset for the Wallabies against the British and Irish Lions. His impressive form and experience could make him a game-changer in the upcoming series.
England's Maro Itoje to captain British and Irish Lions rugby team in Australia
Maro Itoje, the newly appointed England captain, will lead the British and Irish Lions on their highly anticipated 2025 tour of Australia, aiming to reclaim glory after their last series win in 2013.
Life after Rassie Erasmus: The Springboks' future after 2027 must not be a case of 'Januworry'
Explore Rassie Erasmus's transformative impact on South African rugby and the challenges that lie ahead for the Springboks after the 2027 World Cup.
Lions’ challenge to spread their resources
The Lions shift their focus to the Challenge Cup after a narrow defeat to Munster, sending 12 players home to prepare for their upcoming match against Pau.
IOL EXCLUSIVE: Physio Rene Naylor ends her Bok journey after breaking barriers, inspiring young girls
Long-time Springbok physiotherapist Rene Naylor chats with IOL Sport and reflects on an amazing journey with the team that began way back in 2008.
Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus comes out to bat for under-fire Wales coach Warren Gatland
Wales have lost 11 successive Test matches, while Warren Gatland has only won six out of 23 Tests in his second spell in charge of the team.
Sharks tame Lions to first season win
The Durbanites scored four tries to earn a bonus point in their rampant win, with the final score respectable only because of a late try by the hosts.
SA team performances in United Rugby Championship testament to Springbok depth
When the British and Irish Lions were touring South Africa in 2021, the lack of fight provided by the local teams in the tour games was embarrassing, but after three seasons of United Rugby Championship (URC) it’s very different.
Lions banking on backline and lung-busting effects of altitude
Do their part, and with help from results in other matches, the Lions could move into a play-off spot with two rounds of the regular season remaining.
Eyes on Erasmus to decide on Bok captaincy
A collective leadership group will be key for the Springboks during the 2024 test season, but in the absence of Siya Kolisi there are some strong candidates to take over from him when he is unavailable. Looking at the 2027 World Cup, though, either Lukhanyo Am or Steven Kitshoff could become the long-term successor to the double World Cup-winning Kolisi.
Leinster’s Jordan Larmour hails Springbok Willie Le Roux as complete fullback
Jordan Larmour’s Leinster Rugby will host Willie le Roux’s Bulls in a mouth-watering United Rugby Championship top-of-the-table clash at the RDS arena in Dublin on Friday.
Nohamba causing more than ‘half’ a headache for Rassie
The little general has been in the form of his life and key to the much better form of the Lions this season.
NSPCA condemns R40,000 ‘shoot a lion’ fundraising idea of private school in Northern Cape
Organisation said the advertisement was both appalling and deeply concerning.
Andy Farrell says ‘it means the world’ to be British and Irish Lions coach for Australia
Ireland boss Andy Farrell was on Thursday named as the head coach for the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia.
WATCH: Andy Farrell named British and Irish Lions coach for 2025 tour to Australia
Ireland’s Andy Farrell has been announced as the new head coach of the British and Irish Lions for their 2025 tour of Australia.
Springbok slayer JPR Williams Wales' flamboyant rugby legend turned surgeon
JPR Williams was part of ‘The Invincibles’, who won 21 of 22 matches on a brutal British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in1974.
Captain Marius Louw brought the calmness after Lions see red against Dragons
Prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye and scrumhalf Morne van den Berg were magnanimous in their praise for Lions captain Marius Louw after their win over the Dragons.
Former Rugby World Cup winner Hannes Strydom dies in car accident
Former Rugby World Cup winner with the Springboks, Hannes Strydom died in a car accident on Sunday.
Bulls shoot themselves in the foot in Edinburgh, Lions fall short against Ulster
The Bulls only had themselves to blame as poor discipline cost them dearly in Friday night’s United Rugby Championship defeat to Edinburgh.
Five memorable Springbok wins on Jacques Nienaber’s watch
We looked at five of the Springboks’ most famous wins under their outgoing coach Jacques Nienaber . . .
Rassie Erasmus says Springboks have concentrated on ‘respecting’ officials at Rugby World Cup
Rassie Erasmus has been on his best behaviour at the World Cup in terms of his relationship with referees, and it is perhaps no coincidence that the Boks are the only team to not have suffered a red or yellow card.
Springboks ‘won’t fall into Wales’ trap’ and underestimate their opponents, says Mzwandile Stick
Wales have lost three key backline players to late injuries ahead of today’s match against the Springboks in Cardiff but it’s something South Africa won’t be taking lightly.
Return of the king: Lions back in Babanango after 150 years
Lions are roaming the rolling valleys and bushveld of Babanango Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal again.
Former Sharks star inducted into English Premiership Hall of Fame
Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt has been honoured with an induction into the English Premiership Hall of Fame.
URC SA wrap: How the Stormers, Bulls, Sharks and Lions fared this season
IOL Sport’s rugby gurus Leighton Koopman (Stormers), Ashfak Mohamed (Bulls), Mike Greenaway (Sharks) and Morgan Bolton (Lions) assess the four SA teams’ URC seasons.