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.
Etzebeth drags the Sharks from the grave to qualify for Challenge Cup final
The Sharks showed resilience and resolve to produce a result that will be etched in their folklore when they downed ...
Junior Boks held to thrilling draw
The Junior Boks called on hard-wired Green and Gold qualities to get their U20 Rugby Championship campaign under way in ...
‘Too many skill and breakdown errors’: Lions cornered by crafty Munster
Munster were smarter, sighed Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen after his team continued their season long roller coaster ride ...
‘Now it’s a must-win tour’ Dobson says as Stormers rebound
The Stormers solidified their position in the United Rugby Championships' top eight with a comprehensive 42-12 victory ...
Double injury blow for Lions against Munster in URC
Injuries to centre Henco van Wyk and fullback Quan Horn have deprived the Lions of strike power at the back for their ...
Stormers won’t offload their DNA against Leinster
Play-off mode may have been foisted upon the Stormers, but they are unlikely to deviate from the attacking instincts ...
Lions have to be better, says scrum coach Redelinghuys
The Lions have a lot to improve on if they are to become more consistent came the sobering assessment of scrum coach ...
Stormers talent pool in focus against a Stade Rochelais with all hands on deck
The Stormers face a tall order in their Champions Cup round of 16 clash against back-to-back winners Stade Rochelais at ...
Stormers leave it late to down Ulster
Ulster again took the Stormers to the limit in Cape Town in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and again they came up ...
Coach John Plumtree lauds Sharks’ character
It was a victory to savour for the Sharks as their grit and determination paid off in their nail-biting 32-31 Challenge ...