All Blacks have peaked but are still favourites
Eddie Jones, speaking to Radio Sport, says the All Blacks may have peaked but they are still good enough to win this year’s World Cup. » Read more on All Blacks have peaked but are still favourites
Soundbites – Australians whinge about Jones
There has been strong reaction from the Wallaby camp to the news that former Australian coach Eddie Jones will be assisting coach Jake White with the Springbok World Cup campaign. » Read more on Soundbites — Australians whinge about Jones
Bokwatch 02 – News from the Bok training camp
In day two of the Ou Grote Bokwatch, Bismarck replaces Spies in the Springbok squad, Andre Pretorius sheds some light on his injury problems, Jean de Villiers is giving it a full go and Frans Steyn talks about his selection and the current state of his game. » Read more on Bokwatch 02 – News from the Bok training camp
Spies out of World Cup
In a massive blow to the Springboks, Pierre Spies was today ruled out of the World Cup. » Read more on Spies out of World Cup
Bokwatch 01 – News from the Bok training camp
In the huge first installment of Bokwatch, Jake White speaks about the relocation of the Springbok training camp to Durban, everyone’s talking about Eddie Jones’ involvement with the Boks, Bob Skinstad is expecting loads of support from the French and Monty speaks about his role as team fines manager. » Read more on Bokwatch 01 — News from the Bok training camp
Gary Botha a Quin
The talent drain continues as Gary Botha becomes the latest high profile South African player to sign to play for an overseas club after the Rugby World Cup. » Read more on Gary Botha a Quin
Currie Cup Roundup – Week 6
In Week 6 Currie Cup action the Golden Lions thumped the Falcons in Brakpan, Griquas edged out Boland in Kimberley, the Cheetahs destroyed Western Province in Bloemfontein and the Sharks beat the Blue Bulls in Durban. » Read more on Currie Cup Roundup — Week 6
Eddie Jones to replace Rassie?
Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones’ involvement in the Springboks’ World Cup preparations will be extended if Jake White gets his way. » Read more on Eddie Jones to replace Rassie?
Os – We’re ready to go to war
Springbok living legend Os Du Randt talks about the great team spirit in the current Bok side and the belief amongst the players that they can win the World Cup. » Read more on Os – We’re ready to go to war
GROOT Currie Cup Preview – Week 6
Round six of the Currie Cup begins on Friday, with the Valke at home to the Golden Lions in Brakpan. On Saturday the Free State Cheetahs host Western Province, Griquas play Boland in Kimberley and the Shark Tank sees home team The Sharks take on The Blue Bulls. » Read more on GROOT Currie Cup Preview — Week 6
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Jake White on this week’s Bok training
“I must say it’s been a very special week – I almost get the feeling the players were also waiting with baited breath to see if they’d made it or not,” said a relaxed Jake White on Wednesday. » Read more on Jake White on this week’s Bok training
Jake values Os
Despite drawing criticism from some quarters for picking the 1995 World Cup veteran, Jake White believes that Os Du Randt can make a big contribution to the Bok World Cup effort. » Read more on Jake values Os
Bitter O’Neill slams unpatriotic Jones
Bitter Australian Rugby Union boss John O’Neill today slammed former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones for helping Jake White with the Springboks’ World Cup preparations. » Read more on Bitter O’Neill slams unpatriotic Jones
Rassie not lost to Boks
Jake White believes that Rassie Erasmus can still contribute to the Bok World Cup campaign despite having left the Springbok camp to begin his tenure as head coach of Western Province. » Read more on Rassie not lost to Boks
Rugby broadcast schedule 27-28 July 2007
This weekend’s worldwide rugby television, radio and web schedules and game broadcast times: » Read more on Rugby broadcast schedule 27-28 July 2007
Rassie out of World Cup
The involvement of Rassie Erasmus in the Springbok team for this year’s Rugby World Cup has come to a premature end. » Read more on Rassie out of World Cup
White – keep Smit as captain
Jake White believes that South African players playing overseas should still be considered for Springbok selection next year. John Smit in particular should be retained as Bok captain. » Read more on White – keep Smit as captain
Griffons players killed in car crash
Two Griffons rugby players were killed, and a further four injured in a car accident on Tuesday evening. » Read more on Griffons players killed in car crash
Wallaby World Cup cash bonus
Pat Wilson of the ARU and Tony Dempsey of the Australian Rugby Union Players’ Association (RUPA), announced a cash incentive scheme for Wallaby players at the Rugby World Cup. » Read more on Wallaby World Cup cash bonus