Reports: Super Rugby set for 12 from 2022

Reports from New Zealand suggest Super Rugby is set to return to a 12-team tournament in 2022 with five teams each from New Zealand and Australia.

Stander honoured with Munster award

South African-born No 8 CJ Stander capped an excellent season by being named as Munster’s Player of the Season and was shortlisted for the Six Nations Player of the Season award.

Boks committed to Rugby Champs for next decade

Sanzaar has confirmed that the Springboks have recommitted to the Rugby Championship for the next 10 years after pulling out of this year’s tournament.

Champion beer on board as Currie Cup fixtures announced

SA Rugby has officially announced the fixtures and a new sponsor in Carling Black Label Beer for the Currie Cup.

Watch: Rassie’s emotional Mapimpi story

In this clip from episode five of the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, Rassie Erasmus, Lukhanyo Am and the late Kaunda Ntunja share the story behind Makazole Mapimpi’s try in the RWC final and why he didn’t have family photos in the number on his jersey.

‘Replace Italy with Boks in Six Nations’

England-based writer Paul Grayson says the time has come to bring South Africa on board in the Six Nations at the expense of Italy.

Scribes pick Lions team to front Boks

Ten UK-based writers have selected their preferred British & Irish lineups for the first Test against the Springboks in July next year.

Carter: I’m lowest-paid player in NZ

Dan Carter has opened up about his move to the Blues and taking a pay cut in order to get game time at an amateur club.

World Rankings: Wales plummet, France up to fourth

France have climbed past Ireland into fourth place in the World Rugby rankings following their 35-27 win in the final round of the Six Nations.

Stat attack: 2019 – A Green and Gold Year to Remember

A year after the Boks’ World Cup final win, here are some of the top statistics and achievements from the team’s 2019 season.