Revealed: How Willie played through the pain

Fullback Willie le Roux played all three of the Springboks’ World Cup playoff matches with a serious shoulder injury.

Bismarck hints at possible Cheetahs return

Former Springbok hooker Bismarck du Plessis says he would love to return to South Africa to finish his playing career at the Cheetahs.

Saffas Abroad: Fiery Cloete propels Munster into semi-finals

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the PRO14 this past weekend.

Marinos: Future of Super Rugby in doubt

Sanzar chief executive Andy Marinos admits the Vodacom Super Rugby competition has lost its appeal and may not be back in future.

Boks to enter Eight Nations competition?

Bernard Laporte has confirmed they are in advanced negotiations with SA Rugby to have the Springboks replace Japan in the Eight Nations competition later this year.

Pro14 coaches support SA expansion

Edinburgh coach Richard Cockerill and Ospreys coach Toby Booth have both thrown their support behind an expanded South African presence in the Pro14.

Pro16: Qualification idea gains traction

The possibility of the top four teams in this year’s Currie Cup qualifying to play in next year’s expanded Pro16 is reportedly one of the ideas under consideration.

Sale Sharks feast on Bristol Bears

The Saffa-laden Sale Sharks recorded an emphatic 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Bristol Bears in Eccles on Saturday.

SA franchises on verge of trading Super Rugby for PRO14

SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has allegedly officially informed local franchise bosses that South African teams will break away from Super Rugby to compete in an expanded PRO16 competition.

New Zealand-based Rugby Champs ‘close’

Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has confirmed that New Zealand remains on track to host the Rugby Championship in November despite a ‘fluid’ situation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.