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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has called on South African men to take responsibility and seek help to end gender-based violence. | Backpagepix
GENDER BASED VIOLENCE
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Siya Kolisi is correct: We, South African men, are the problem and we must answer the call against GBV

In a personal column, Morgan Bolton reflects on Siya Kolisi’s raw plea to South African men, arguing that silence and passivity are forms of complicity in gender-based violence.

  • Morgan Bolton
4 min read
The Springboks and All Blacks face off at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium as rugby expands its footprint into the US. | AFP
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY
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Beyond the tradition: How the US market holds the key to rugby’s financial future

While fans may lament playing the Springboks vs All Blacks decider in the US, World Rugby’s commercial drive targets the lucrative American market ahead of RWC 2031.

  • Morgan Bolton
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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
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Captains Ardie Savea of the All Blacks, left, and Siya Kolisi of the Springboks will play a massive part in rallying their troops at FNB Stadium this weekend. | Backpagepix
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY
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The Greatest Rivalry in overdrive: Five key match-ups that will decide Springboks v All Blacks in Soweto

Ahead of the crucial third Test at FNB Stadium, we break down the individual duels that will define the clash between the Springboks and All Blacks.

  • Morgan Bolton
8 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
Cape Town’s All Blacks supporters carry a tradition rooted in apartheid-era resistance, family memory and a lasting love for New Zealand rugby.
ALL BLACKS
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More than a game: Why many South Africans still cheer for the All Blacks

Divided loyalties at the stadium reflect deep history. Choosing the All Blacks connects generations of fans to their roots, their past, and world-class rugby.

  • Vuyile Madwantsi
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Cheslin Kolbe shifts to full-back as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus names his team for the third Test against the All Blacks in Johannesburg. | Backpagepix
RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY

Rassie Erasmus opts for continuity in Springboks line-up for All Blacks Test at FNB Stadium

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team to face the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, making front-row rotations and shifting Cheslin Kolbe to full-back following Damian…

  • Morgan Bolton
3 min read
Pieter-Steph du Toit became the first Springbok to celebrate his 100th Test with a victory over the All Blacks at DHL Stadium on Saturday.
GREATEST RIVALRY TOUR

PICS: All the action as Pieter-Steph du Toit celebrates 100th Test with win over All Blacks

Under a roaring DHL Stadium roof, the Boks not only faced their greatest rivals but fought to break the dreaded "centurion's curse" helping Pieter-Steph du Toit win his 100th…

  • Zaahier Adams
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