South Africa

South African fans claim double standards if Furlong decision goes certain way

South African fans claim double standards if Furlong decision goes certain way

We’ll wait and see… Leinster and Ireland face a nervous wait over the Tadhg Furlong decision, with the prop cited over an incident against Munster on the weekend, where he allegedly grabbed Gavin Coombes in the groin. A statement from the URC reads: “Leinster Rugby’s Tadhg Furlong has been cited for an incident that occurred […]

3 days ago

Wales winger hits back at South Africa fans after cheap shot on rival

Wales winger hits back at South Africa fans after cheap shot on rival

Not a good look…. Ospreys winger Luke Morgan has become public enemy No 1 with South African rugby fans, after injuring Sharks player Ethan Hooker. The Welsh side defeated their URC rivals on the weekend, but Hooker did manage to dot down with an impressive solo try. However, in the process of scoring, Morgan dived […]

6 months ago

Report on Springboks doping tests raises questions over WC wins’

Report on Springboks doping tests raises questions over WC wins’

Worrying revelations. A report from the Telegraph has uncovered some shocking revelations in regards to South African rugby and its drug testing. As stated in their article, the country is the worst offender in terms of doping violations, with 20% of convicted rugby dopers from 2019 to 2023 coming from South Africa. However, in the […]

8 months ago

Springbok legend calls Ireland the ‘biggest a***h****’ in rugby

Springbok legend calls Ireland the ‘biggest a***h****’ in rugby

He didn’t hold back. Ireland’s rivalry with South Africa has reached new heights over the last decade, with the head-to-head 5-4 in Ireland’s favour. However, their last game, in November, was a stark reminder of the Springboks’ status as the best side in the world, as they demolished Ireland’s scrum at the Aviva Stadium. In […]

9 months ago

Eben Etzebeth reveals he was not gouged before red card against Wales

Eben Etzebeth reveals he was not gouged before red card against Wales

That clears things up. Eben Etzebeth has taken to social media to explain the incident at the end of South Africa’s 73-0 win over Wales which saw him red carded for an eye gouge on Alex Mann and subsequently banned for 12 weeks. There was speculation that the Springbok lock’s actions were a retaliation for […]

11 months ago

Eddie Jones bizarrely refers Etzebeth gouge as a ‘minor incident’

Eddie Jones bizarrely refers Etzebeth gouge as a ‘minor incident’

An interesting take. The rugby discourse over the past few days has been dominated by the fallout from Eben Etzebeth’s blatant eye gouge against Wales. The Springbok lock was widely condemned after being sent off for sticking his finger in the eye of Wales’ Alex Mann during his side’s 73-0 win in Cardiff. However, Japan […]

11 months ago