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Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx celebrates scoring the decisive try against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg this past weekend. | AFP
MALCOLM MARX
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Peerless Malcolm Marx emulates Sean Fitzpatrick: Springbok hooker reaches greatest of all time heights

Malcolm Marx’s iconic celebration at FNB Stadium brought a 30-year journey full circle, cementing his status as one of rugby union's greatest-ever hookers.

  • Morgan Bolton
4 min read
Fans sing along to "Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika" ahead of the Springboks’ third Test against the All Blacks at FNB Stadium on Saturday
NATIONAL ANTHEM
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How the Springboks 'sounds the call to come together'

The Springboks’ 29–24 victory over New Zealand mattered, but it was the stadium-wide singing of “Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika” that captured the power of South African ‘gees’.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
6 min read
Malcolm Marx has become one of the most recognisable figures in South African rugby, but his story extends well beyond the Springbok jersey.
SPRINGBOK

The Malcolm Marx map: Exploring Gauteng through rugby heritage

More than a rugby legend's story, Malcolm Marx's rise offers a unique travel itinerary through the heart, history, and historic sports grounds of Johannesburg.

  • Lutho Pasiya
4 min read
Captains Ardie Savea of the All Blacks, left, and Siya Kolisi of the Springboks played a massive part in rallying their troops for Rugby's Greatest Rivalry | Backpagepix
SPRINGBOKS

Springboks v All Blacks: Epic series rekindles rugby’s greatest long tour

With no pre-match flyover distractions at FNB Stadium, South Africa and New Zealand delivered a riveting three-Test series for the ages.

  • Morgan Bolton
3 min read
Airlink's flypast over DHL Stadium last weekend has drawn far more attention than the Test match itself — the airline's third and final display, planned for FNB Stadium this Saturday, has now been cancelled due to severe weather.
AIRLINK

Drama expected in the skies at FNB Stadium — just not from Airlink

Airlink apologises to rugby fans as severe storm warning forces it to cancel FNB flypast; DHL Stadium flight still under SACAA review.

  • Vivian Warby
4 min read
Mind games or valid concerns? All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has ramped up the heat on match officials ahead of the third Test against the Springboks in Soweto. | Backpagepix
SPRINGBOKS
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Whining All Blacks trade traditional class for cynicism in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry

The All Blacks' persistent complaints over Springbok scrum tactics and off-the-ball antics signal a decline from their former status as rugby's gold standard.

  • John Goliath
4 min read