The Springboks celebrate after winning the series 2-1 at Coca Cola Park, Johannesburg. Photo: Etienne Rothbart, The Star
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Lions tour bulged our pockets
The rugby series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions boosted the South Africa economy to the tune of almost R1,5bn. Full Story...
The rugby series between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions boosted the South Africa economy to the tune of almost R1,5bn. Full Story...
A breakdown on Brussow
He's replaced the "incredible Schalk" and put fear into world-class sides around the world. Heinrich Brussow is having a great year... Full Story...
An extract from John Smit's new book
John Smit's book, Captain in the Cauldron, has been released. Here is an extract on the Lions Tour that press conference with Peter de Villiers. Full Story...
Div: looking back, looking forward
Success in Europe will support claims that Peter De Villiers' Boks are the best ever. Full Story...
Saru pays for Bakkies armband protest 2009-08-25 07:11:47
The South African Rugby Union, the Springboks and team officials have been found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. Full Story...
Springboks fined for armbands 2009-08-24 23:03:42
Top South African rugby officials and players have been fined for the July armband protest carried out in support of suspended lock Bakkies Botha. Full Story...
Watch your mouth, De Villiers warned 2009-07-19 19:10:59
SA Rugby has cautioned Springbok coach Peter de Villiers' about his relations with the media and the sponsors and about an over-focus on transformation in team selection. Full Story...
A report card for the Springboks 2009-07-08 20:19:59
Some were good. Some were bad. And others were just plain ugly. Rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen rates the Springboks after their 2-1 series win over the Lions... Full Story...
IRB to charge Saru over Bakkies protest 2009-07-07 07:04:30
The Boks' show of solidarity with Bakkies Botha has landed the South African Rugby Union in trouble ... Full Story...
'Sober up', Bok coach told 2009-07-06 14:47:23
Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers should "sober up" when making press statements as his words may come back to haunt him, says the Minister of Sport and Recreation. Full Story...
Is it Div, or are the Boks losing it? 2009-07-06 07:50:30
What a pity the Springboks never rocked up at Ellis Park, because now it's back to square one for coach Peter de Villiers and his coaching team. Full Story...
Now Bok captain Smit eyes 2011 World Cup 2009-07-06 07:12:31
Springbok captain John Smit is keen to lead South Africa's defence of the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Full Story...
Not a good move 2009-07-06 10:30:00
It was dumb of the Springboks to wear white armbands of protest during Saturday's Test match, says Rodney Hartman. Full Story...
Desperately poor show from distracted Boks 2009-07-06 10:10:24
A muddling performance of mediocrity by the Springboks in Johannesburg has completed a Lions tour in which the world champions spluttered only occasionally into life. Full Story...
McGeechan calls it a day 2009-07-05 18:47:03
Lions coach Ian McGeechan has made it clear he will not take the reigns as head coach of the British and Irish Lions again. Full Story...
Roberts named Lions' player of the series 2009-07-05 18:43:46
Centre Jamie Roberts has been named as the HSBC Player of the Series for the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Full Story...
Lions lock Shaw banned 2009-07-05 16:28:20
British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been banned for after being cited for dangerous play during a Test victory against South Africa. Full Story...
'Series win up there with World Cup glory' 2009-07-05 14:07:38
South Africa's 2-1 series win against the British and Irish Lions felt as good as the country's World Cup win in 2007, according to Springbok skipper John Smit. Full Story...
Lions trash Springbok party 2009-07-05 10:01:27
Record pounding in final Test robs series triumph of its dazzle, writes Kevin McCallum. Full Story...
Springboks defiant over Bakkies ban 2009-07-05 13:53:00
Springboks' protest against Bakkies Botha ban can be seen as an open challenge to the International Rugby Board, write Kevin McCallum and Gavin Rich. Full Story...
It's a very satisfying win: Lions 2009-07-04 19:34:12
British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell says a week spent telling his players to "do it for the jersey" has paid off after they secured a victory against the Springboks in the final Test. Full Story...
Lions lay bare the Boks' depth 2009-07-04 19:31:35
The British and Irish Lions outplayed the Springboks in the third and final Test in Johannesburg. Full Story...
Lions thump Boks 2009-07-04 17:10:58
A sparkling Shane Williams double has helped the British and Irish Lions claim a comprehensive victory in the third and final Test against South Africa. Full Story...
Boks protest against Botha ban 2009-07-04 15:45:21
As a sign of solidarity the Springbok players have decided to wear white armbands in protest at lock Bakkies Botha's two-match ban. Full Story...
Boks going for the clean sweep 2009-07-04 09:50:41
All the talk from both the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions has been the danger that the nature of the beast of rugby might have been subverted by the banning of Bakkies Botha. Full Story...
Bakkies banning 'ludicrous' 2009-07-04 13:42:45
Springbok captain John Smit has expressed his anger about the injustice he - with backing from the British and Irish Lions and the IRB's head of referees Paddy O'Brien - felt had been done to the sport and Botha. Full Story...
Treat Lions with respect, says Guscott 2009-07-03 14:25:52
Lions legend Jeremy Guscott has called on future host nations to "respect the Lions" by fielding full-strength provincial teams against the tourists. Full Story...
Botha ban angers Springboks 2009-07-03 10:56:32
John Smit says the Springboks are "angry" and concerned about the future of rugby after the banning of Bakkies Botha for two weeks for charging into a ruck. Full Story...
Pride and anger should ensure lively Test 2009-07-03 09:27:11
The third and final Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions is anything but a "dead rubber" to those involved, despite the series being settled. Full Story...
I was stupid, says De Villiers 2009-07-03 07:13:50
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says he'll walk into the Lions' changing room and congratulate Ian McGeechan if the Springboks lose the final Test. Full Story...
I'm not a thug - Schalk 2009-07-03 07:07:27
Springbok flank Schalk Burger has hit back after being banned for eight weeks for "making contact with the face in the eye area" of Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald. Full Story...
Injuries force Lions changes for final Test 2009-07-02 16:22:42
The British and Irish Lions have made six changes to their starting line-up for the third and final Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. Full Story...
'What a stupid bugger I was' - De Villiers 2009-07-02 13:59:44
A decidedly subdued Peter de Villiers announced 10 changes to the Springbok starting XV on Thursday afternoon, before admitting he had been a "stupid bugger" this week. Full Story...
Botha appeal: The verdict 2009-07-02 13:11:55
The Springbok coaching staff insist they saw nothing untoward in Botha's charge on Lions prop Adam Jones - what did the appeal court say? Full Story...
Coach should focus on results, not insults 2009-07-02 14:12:28
"Three columnists in the past week alone have written highly critical reviews of him," says Danny Stephens. But the bad news doesn't end there for Springbok coach Peter de Villiers. Full Story...
Div's outbursts drag SA rugby into disrepute 2009-07-02 11:36:22
When Schalk Burger's fingers went a-roving in the very first minute of the second Test, who could have predicted the international incident that it would eventually cause? Full Story...
Lions look forward to finishing on a high 2009-07-02 14:01:41
After their series defeat to the Springboks in a "fast, physical and passionate" match, the Lions are determined to bounce back stronger than before. Full Story...
We did congratulate Bok coach, say Lions 2009-07-02 07:13:05
The discontent that has been simmering between the British and Irish Lions and Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has escalated to boiling point. Full Story...
IRB to crack down on eye-gouging 2009-07-01 22:56:42
The International Rugby Board has vowed to "eradicate" the "particularly heinous" act of eye-gouging. Full Story...
More trouble for Div 2009-07-01 18:10:41
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers' credibility has taken another knock from the British and Irish Lions' media officer Greg Thomas. Full Story...
Div's gouging comments 'clumsy' 2009-07-01 18:14:39
Comments by Springboks coach Peter de Villiers appearing to condone eye-gouging were "crass and pathetic", according to the British and Irish Lions scrum coach. Full Story...
'Lions ready to avert whitewash' 2009-07-01 22:54:58
The British and Irish Lions are physically and emotionally ready for the Springbok. Full Story...
O'Driscoll slams 'disgraceful' Bok coach 2009-07-01 11:46:32
Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll has slammed coach Peter de Villiers for controversial statements he made following the Springboks' series-clinching victory. Full Story...
Boks continue to win despite coach 2009-07-01 15:32:07
We really shouldn't be surprised by anything we hear from Peter de Villiers days, writes Marc Hinton, assistant editor of Australian website RugbyHeaven. Full Story...
Browse the Lions Tour 09 archive...
He's replaced the "incredible Schalk" and put fear into world-class sides around the world. Heinrich Brussow is having a great year... Full Story...
An extract from John Smit's new book
John Smit's book, Captain in the Cauldron, has been released. Here is an extract on the Lions Tour that press conference with Peter de Villiers. Full Story...
Div: looking back, looking forward
Success in Europe will support claims that Peter De Villiers' Boks are the best ever. Full Story...
Saru pays for Bakkies armband protest 2009-08-25 07:11:47
The South African Rugby Union, the Springboks and team officials have been found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute. Full Story...
Springboks fined for armbands 2009-08-24 23:03:42
Top South African rugby officials and players have been fined for the July armband protest carried out in support of suspended lock Bakkies Botha. Full Story...
Watch your mouth, De Villiers warned 2009-07-19 19:10:59
SA Rugby has cautioned Springbok coach Peter de Villiers' about his relations with the media and the sponsors and about an over-focus on transformation in team selection. Full Story...
A report card for the Springboks 2009-07-08 20:19:59
Some were good. Some were bad. And others were just plain ugly. Rugby writer Jacques van der Westhuyzen rates the Springboks after their 2-1 series win over the Lions... Full Story...
IRB to charge Saru over Bakkies protest 2009-07-07 07:04:30
The Boks' show of solidarity with Bakkies Botha has landed the South African Rugby Union in trouble ... Full Story...
'Sober up', Bok coach told 2009-07-06 14:47:23
Springbok rugby coach Peter de Villiers should "sober up" when making press statements as his words may come back to haunt him, says the Minister of Sport and Recreation. Full Story...
Is it Div, or are the Boks losing it? 2009-07-06 07:50:30
What a pity the Springboks never rocked up at Ellis Park, because now it's back to square one for coach Peter de Villiers and his coaching team. Full Story...
Now Bok captain Smit eyes 2011 World Cup 2009-07-06 07:12:31
Springbok captain John Smit is keen to lead South Africa's defence of the World Cup in New Zealand in 2011. Full Story...
Not a good move 2009-07-06 10:30:00
It was dumb of the Springboks to wear white armbands of protest during Saturday's Test match, says Rodney Hartman. Full Story...
Desperately poor show from distracted Boks 2009-07-06 10:10:24
A muddling performance of mediocrity by the Springboks in Johannesburg has completed a Lions tour in which the world champions spluttered only occasionally into life. Full Story...
McGeechan calls it a day 2009-07-05 18:47:03
Lions coach Ian McGeechan has made it clear he will not take the reigns as head coach of the British and Irish Lions again. Full Story...
Roberts named Lions' player of the series 2009-07-05 18:43:46
Centre Jamie Roberts has been named as the HSBC Player of the Series for the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa. Full Story...
Lions lock Shaw banned 2009-07-05 16:28:20
British and Irish Lions lock Simon Shaw has been banned for after being cited for dangerous play during a Test victory against South Africa. Full Story...
'Series win up there with World Cup glory' 2009-07-05 14:07:38
South Africa's 2-1 series win against the British and Irish Lions felt as good as the country's World Cup win in 2007, according to Springbok skipper John Smit. Full Story...
Lions trash Springbok party 2009-07-05 10:01:27
Record pounding in final Test robs series triumph of its dazzle, writes Kevin McCallum. Full Story...
Springboks defiant over Bakkies ban 2009-07-05 13:53:00
Springboks' protest against Bakkies Botha ban can be seen as an open challenge to the International Rugby Board, write Kevin McCallum and Gavin Rich. Full Story...
It's a very satisfying win: Lions 2009-07-04 19:34:12
British and Irish Lions captain Paul O'Connell says a week spent telling his players to "do it for the jersey" has paid off after they secured a victory against the Springboks in the final Test. Full Story...
Lions lay bare the Boks' depth 2009-07-04 19:31:35
The British and Irish Lions outplayed the Springboks in the third and final Test in Johannesburg. Full Story...
Lions thump Boks 2009-07-04 17:10:58
A sparkling Shane Williams double has helped the British and Irish Lions claim a comprehensive victory in the third and final Test against South Africa. Full Story...
Boks protest against Botha ban 2009-07-04 15:45:21
As a sign of solidarity the Springbok players have decided to wear white armbands in protest at lock Bakkies Botha's two-match ban. Full Story...
Boks going for the clean sweep 2009-07-04 09:50:41
All the talk from both the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions has been the danger that the nature of the beast of rugby might have been subverted by the banning of Bakkies Botha. Full Story...
Bakkies banning 'ludicrous' 2009-07-04 13:42:45
Springbok captain John Smit has expressed his anger about the injustice he - with backing from the British and Irish Lions and the IRB's head of referees Paddy O'Brien - felt had been done to the sport and Botha. Full Story...
Treat Lions with respect, says Guscott 2009-07-03 14:25:52
Lions legend Jeremy Guscott has called on future host nations to "respect the Lions" by fielding full-strength provincial teams against the tourists. Full Story...
Botha ban angers Springboks 2009-07-03 10:56:32
John Smit says the Springboks are "angry" and concerned about the future of rugby after the banning of Bakkies Botha for two weeks for charging into a ruck. Full Story...
Pride and anger should ensure lively Test 2009-07-03 09:27:11
The third and final Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions is anything but a "dead rubber" to those involved, despite the series being settled. Full Story...
I was stupid, says De Villiers 2009-07-03 07:13:50
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says he'll walk into the Lions' changing room and congratulate Ian McGeechan if the Springboks lose the final Test. Full Story...
I'm not a thug - Schalk 2009-07-03 07:07:27
Springbok flank Schalk Burger has hit back after being banned for eight weeks for "making contact with the face in the eye area" of Lions wing Luke Fitzgerald. Full Story...
Injuries force Lions changes for final Test 2009-07-02 16:22:42
The British and Irish Lions have made six changes to their starting line-up for the third and final Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. Full Story...
'What a stupid bugger I was' - De Villiers 2009-07-02 13:59:44
A decidedly subdued Peter de Villiers announced 10 changes to the Springbok starting XV on Thursday afternoon, before admitting he had been a "stupid bugger" this week. Full Story...
Botha appeal: The verdict 2009-07-02 13:11:55
The Springbok coaching staff insist they saw nothing untoward in Botha's charge on Lions prop Adam Jones - what did the appeal court say? Full Story...
Coach should focus on results, not insults 2009-07-02 14:12:28
"Three columnists in the past week alone have written highly critical reviews of him," says Danny Stephens. But the bad news doesn't end there for Springbok coach Peter de Villiers. Full Story...
Div's outbursts drag SA rugby into disrepute 2009-07-02 11:36:22
When Schalk Burger's fingers went a-roving in the very first minute of the second Test, who could have predicted the international incident that it would eventually cause? Full Story...
Lions look forward to finishing on a high 2009-07-02 14:01:41
After their series defeat to the Springboks in a "fast, physical and passionate" match, the Lions are determined to bounce back stronger than before. Full Story...
We did congratulate Bok coach, say Lions 2009-07-02 07:13:05
The discontent that has been simmering between the British and Irish Lions and Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has escalated to boiling point. Full Story...
IRB to crack down on eye-gouging 2009-07-01 22:56:42
The International Rugby Board has vowed to "eradicate" the "particularly heinous" act of eye-gouging. Full Story...
More trouble for Div 2009-07-01 18:10:41
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers' credibility has taken another knock from the British and Irish Lions' media officer Greg Thomas. Full Story...
Div's gouging comments 'clumsy' 2009-07-01 18:14:39
Comments by Springboks coach Peter de Villiers appearing to condone eye-gouging were "crass and pathetic", according to the British and Irish Lions scrum coach. Full Story...
'Lions ready to avert whitewash' 2009-07-01 22:54:58
The British and Irish Lions are physically and emotionally ready for the Springbok. Full Story...
O'Driscoll slams 'disgraceful' Bok coach 2009-07-01 11:46:32
Lions centre Brian O'Driscoll has slammed coach Peter de Villiers for controversial statements he made following the Springboks' series-clinching victory. Full Story...
Boks continue to win despite coach 2009-07-01 15:32:07
We really shouldn't be surprised by anything we hear from Peter de Villiers days, writes Marc Hinton, assistant editor of Australian website RugbyHeaven. Full Story...
Browse the Lions Tour 09 archive...
