Liam Del Carme has been a sports writer for more than 25 years. He specialises in rugby but also writes about cricket, tennis and golf for the Sunday Times.
Five rookies kicked Bok door down in squad for Rugby Championship
RugbyFive players who made their debuts in 2024 have fought their way into the Springbok squad for the Rugby Championship.
Fresh faces can give Boks new start
RugbySaturday's clash against Portugal in Bloemfontein may be a Test of firsts but it is one in which the Springboks need to ...
Five Boks who need a big show against Portugal
RugbyThe Springboks play Portugal in the first-ever Test between the two teams in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Boks count the cost of Ireland series
RugbyFour injured Springboks will miss the start of the Rugby Championship as the world champions count the cost of their ...
Boks make sweeping changes for Test against Portugal in Bloem
RugbySeven uncapped players will run out behind Salmaan Moerat when he leads the Springboks for the first time on Saturday.
Rassie laments Willie's early exit
RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus lamented the early departure of playmaker Willie le Roux after his team lost the ...
Nine Boks set for Currie Cup duty
RugbyNine Springboks not earmarked for duty against Ireland in Durban on Saturday have been released to join their ...
Boks put unchanged team to the test
RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus named the most experienced starting team in Springbok history when he retained the same ...
Ireland summon replacements for second Test against Springboks in Durban
RugbyIreland will be without influential hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey for Saturday's second Test against the ...
Bok centre Esterhuizen cops a four-match ban
RugbyAndré Esterhuizen has been banned for four matches but that may be reduced to three should he complete the World Rugby ...