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BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 25: John Smit of South Africa leads his team out during the 2009 Tri-Nations Series match between South Africa and New Zealand at Vodacom Park on July 25, 2009 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. (Photo by Duif du Toit/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Cheetahs ‘happy to pay’ for Bok Test

The Cheetahs will not stand with the rest of the local unions opposed to paying the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the international matches they host in 2024.

Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup.South Africa Media Briefing.Tuesday 17th October 2023 Stade des Fauvettes Rue de Paris Domont, Île-de-France Photo (Steve Haag Sports)

Rassie assembles champion Bok coaching team

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed the new Springbok management team as the world champions prepare to embark on the start of another World Cup cycle.

RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks vs Ireland blockbuster sold out

Tickets for the second match of the July Test series between the Springboks and Ireland at Kings Park sold out in 90 minutes on Monday.

Photo: BackpagePix France's Francois Cros hugs team-mate Louis Bielle-Biarrey at the end of the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Sunday March 10, 2024.

Les Bleus ‘savour every moment’

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the players’ perseverance during challenging times following a bonus-point victory against Wales in the Six Nations on Sunday.

Photo: BackpagePix Ireland head coach Andy Farrell watches over the warm-up before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.

Farrell rejects ‘anti-climax’ talk for Ireland

Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an “anti-climax” after Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a defeat by England.

Unions ramp up Bok Test dispute

The six local unions set to host Springbok Tests this year are reportedly considering not paying the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the matches.

Italy’s ‘nutters’ hailed after historic win

Gonzalo Quesada beamed with pride on Saturday after his Italy team of “nutters” beat Scotland to win their first Six Nations home match in 11 years.

Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks off the pitch after losing to Ireland at France 2023

History proves Boks, not Ireland are the best

Ireland have failed to deliver in high-pressure situations like the Springboks, and should expect a tough time against the world champions in July, writes MARK KEOHANE.

France bounce back in style

France scored three late tries to bounce back from a disappointing run of results with a bonus-point victory over Wales in Cardiff.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA England's Marcus Smith kicks a conversion during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.

England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid

Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.