Johan “Rassie” Erasmus has been a rugby fan, player, coach and director over his sports career, culminating in winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. A major proponent of the overwhelming success story that characterised the Springboks in what became their third World Cup victory after 1995 and 2003’s dramatic finals, the story was beautifully captured in a rousing documentary series called ‘Chasing the Sun’.
The former coach came under fire from international media outlets and coaches, which was to be expected, but now John Smit has weighed in.
The latest figure to take aim is a familiar foe, Warren Gatland, who coached the Lions on their recent tour to our shores.
Rassie’s antics on Twitter can be enjoyable but with the Boks losing for a second week running on our European tour, the thinly-veiled whining and whinging is starting to get embarrassing.
Rassie Erasmus’ journey from player to coach to administrator is the subject of a new documentary, ‘Rassie: The Official Film’.
The 2021 British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will be remembered both for the off-field drama and the remarkable physicality of the battles on the pitch.
Rassie Erasmus is now serving a lengthy ban from matchday activities. That doesn’t mean he can’t get a few drinks and thinly-veiled messages in.
Kiwi rugby scribe Ben Smith has been trading blows with Rassie Erasmus for months. On Saturday, our Director of Rugby had the last laugh.
World Rugby has confirmed that both Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing. Neither plan on going down without a serious fight.
Kiwi rugby scribe Ben Smith took aim at the Springboks, accusing the team of “ducking competition” and being overrated. Rassie Erasmus, and his daughter, couldn’t help but respond.
Fans rejoiced last week when the Rugby Championship fixtures were announced, but it wasn’t long before the logistical nightmare became apparent.
‘Chasing the Sun’, which follows the remarkable story of how the Springboks won the 2019 Rugby World Cup, will premiere on Sunday.
Just when you thought you couldn’t have more respect for Rassie Erasmus, the man who coached South Africa to the 2019 Rugby World Cup win, this story emerges.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has some pretty big boots to fill, and has identified three areas that are key to the Springboks’ continued success.
The Springboks put on a defensive masterclass during the first 40 minutes, and coach Rassie wanted to make sure that intensity didn’t drop.
Rassie Erasmus’ Twitter account might only be a few days old, but it’s going to be tough for him to top the videos he’s shared since joining the social media site over the weekend.
This weekend, reports emerged that claimed Rassie was keen to take over from Eddie Jones and coach England. The world champion wasn’t having it.
The dust is still settling on the triumph, with the analyses of our success only now wrapping up, but it is worth turning one eye towards what comes next.
Sadly, the Rugby World Cup final was Rassie Erasmus’ final match as coach of the Springboks. The dust has yet to settle, but attention has already turned to who will take over.
I’m sure you’ve already been sent hundreds of videos and memes on WhatsApp and social media, but I’ve tried to get as many of the iconic videos down in one place as possible.
England’s semi-final performance was as impressive as it comes, but the Boks are an altogether different proposition.
In a wide-ranging and honest interview with SuperSport, Rassie opened up about a number of issues, including finishing as coach after next year’s World Cup.
A lacklustre Springbok display over the weekend meant that Rassie’s chargers finish their end-of-year tour on a low note. Should we crunch some numbers?
Most South African rugby fans are still fuming over this weekend’s defeat to the Poms. So is Rassie, and he’s making his point in training.
Rassie is already feeling the pinch that comes with the immense pressure of being Springbok coach. With results not going his way, there’s a political battle waging.
Jake White has always been rather outspoken and his latest column, full of advice for new coach Rassie Erasmus, has made quite a splash.
Most South African rugby fans are delighted with the new Bok coach, and he brings with him a history of success. There are a few loose threads, though.