Paper Talk: Johnson, Mongalo linked to Bulls

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including a link between the Vodacom Bulls and an England-based Springbok.

Kolisi helps out Zwide community

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has handed out food parcels to hundreds of people in his hometown Zwide in the Eastern Cape.

Graphic: Successful Bok teams

How would you rank these successful Springbok teams from the last 25 years?

Super Rugby Rewind: Sharks outmuscle Stormers (2012 semi-final)

Despite having to travel from Brisbane the week prior, the Sharks held on for a memorable win against the table-topping Stormers in a thrilling Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final at Newlands.

1981 Boks showed ‘fighting spirit’ against Covid-19

Toks van der Linde says the five former Springboks who tested positive for Covid-19 have all successfully recovered.

Super Rugby Rewind: Lions thrash Sunwolves (2017)

This weekend the Lions would have hosted the Sunwolves at Ellis Park for the final time in Vodacom Super Rugby. Take a look back at the Johannesburg side’s impressive 94-7 win during the 2017 campaign.

Mapimpi: Am saw a try-scoring opportunity

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi says teammate Lukhanyo Am saw a clear try-scoring opportunity when he passed the ball in the buildup to the first try against England in the 2019 World Cup final.

Watch: Kolbe’s magic footwork vs Jaguares (2016)

Cheslin Kolbe evaded several defenders before powering past a couple more to score this incredible try in the Stormers’ first-ever Vodacom Super Rugby encounter with the Jaguares.

Mapimpi to Am: It’s our time to win RWC

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has revealed the stirring conversation he had with teammate Lukhanyo Am before the World Cup final against England last year.

Watch: Most memorable drop goals (Provincial Rugby)

From match-winners to HUGE punts, we take a look at 13 drop goals that will last long in the memory of rugby fans.