The Namibian-born, South African-raised Van der Smit, who represented Western Province and Eastern Province before making a life in the Far East, came off the bench in the qualifier to score his team’s 10th try.
I agonised long and hard as to whether I should write this given the rawness of the news, but it seems churlish not to share some insight into one of the greatest to wear the rose - Lewis Walton Moody MBE.
The 2025 Women's World Cup is complete. The crowds were out in force across England as they cheered on each country in what was arguably the most high-profile tournament to date.
South Africa have warned the superpowers of women's rugby that this is the last World Cup in which the semi-finalists will be known before the tournament even starts.
The World Cup final is finally here. After a month of dramatic finishes, mind-blowing tries and pure excitement, the final two sides have been confirmed.
Ex-Wallabies flyer Mark Nawaqanitawase will reportedly return to rugby union from rugby league in time for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, according to Australian media reports.
