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.
Blitzboks shock New Zealand to storm into Olympics sevens semis
SA's gold prospects stay alive as they upstage Kiwis
Blitzboks into Paris quarters with big win against Japan
The Blitzboks advanced to the quarterfinals of the Sevens tournament at the Paris Olympics when they overwhelmed Japan ...
Bok centre Esterhuizen cops a four-match ban
André Esterhuizen has been banned for four matches but that may be reduced to three should he complete the World Rugby ...
Currie Cup pacesetters Lions have shown claws but have reason to pause
The Currie Cup's pacesetters this weekend host coastal rivals who have ground to make up.
Boks count the cost of Ireland series
Four injured Springboks will miss the start of the Rugby Championship as the World Champions still count the cost of ...
Boks make sweeping changes for Test against Portugal in Bloem
Seven 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
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus lamented the early departure of playmaker Willie le Roux after his team lost the ...
Nine Boks set for Currie Cup duty
Nine Springboks not earmarked for duty against Ireland in Durban on Saturday have been released to join their ...
Ireland summon replacements for second Test against Springboks in Durban
Ireland will be without influential hooker Dan Sheehan and scrumhalf Craig Casey for Saturday's second Test against the ...
Lions have new Bok back
The Lions and the Sharks go into their Currie Cup clash at Ellis Park on Saturday at the opposite end of the ...