SA Rugby magazine

Hurricanes welcome back Savea

The Hurricanes have confirmed that All Blacks wing Julian Savea will be rejoining the team for the rest of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season.

Watch: Kolisi talks celebs, dancing and surfing

In episode five of ‘Use It or Lose It’, Siya Kolisi joins former teammates Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers to chat about how he got his nickname, having a lesson with pro surfer Jordy Smith and the coolest celebrity he has met since lifting the World Cup last year.

Anton Lienert-Brown comforts Chiefs captain Sam Cane

Chiefs star laments controversial ref call

Centre Anton Lienert-Brown has expressed his frustration at referee Brendon Pickerill’s decision to award a match-defining penalty to the Blues without consulting the TMO first.

NZ Rugby submits three options for new comp

A new report suggests New Zealand Rugby has tabled three draft options for a trans-Tasman competition to replace Vodacom Super Rugby in 2021.

Premiership Rugby deputy chairman Bruce Craig

Premiership to accept extended Test window

English Premiership clubs have reluctantly accepted World Rugby’s plan to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 26: Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs talk to Beauden Barrett of the Blues after the round 7 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Blues and the Chiefs at Eden Park on July 26, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Blues vs Chiefs

The Blues survived a late onslaught from the Chiefs to do the double over their rivals in Super Rugby Aotearoa in another entertaining New Zealand derby.

How Etzebeth met McGregor

Springbok and Toulon lock Eben Etzebeth has explained how the opportunity to meet Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor came about.

Watch: I want to finish on my terms – Hadebe

Former Sharks hooker Monde Hadebe says he is determined to make the most of an opportunity to play for Griquas after seeing out a four-year ban for doping.

Erasmus: Next year holds much promise

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has encouraged schoolboy players, especially matrics, to not lose sight of their ambitions following the cancellation of the youth rugby season.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 25: Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes charges forward during the round 7 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes at Orangetheory Stadium on July 25, 2020 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Highlights: Crusaders vs Hurricanes

A brace of tries from Wes Goosen and a solid kicking display by Jordie Barrett helped the Hurricanes put an end to the Crusaders’ unbeaten 36-game home run.