SA Rugby magazine

No Boks in McGeechan’s all-time XV

Sir Ian McGeechan has snubbed South Africans when compiling his world rugby all-time Dream Team dominated by All Blacks with a sprinkling of Northern Hemisphere stars.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - JULY 05: Ardie Savea of the Hurricanes hugs Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs after winning the round 4 Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes at FMG Stadium on July 05, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Highlights: Former Sharks wing scores twice in Canes victory

The Hurricanes kept their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign alive on Sunday with their first victory of the season over the still-winless Chiefs, despite playing with 14 men for most of the second half.

Watch: Barrett slots another monster kick

Renowned for his long-range goal-kicking ability, Jordie Barrett successfully slotted this beauty against the Chiefs with plenty to spare.

Player watch: Aaron Smith masterclass

Check out the vision and skills of Highlanders scrumhalf Aaron Smith in this new player cam footage that has revealed a different view of players during Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Top try: Jordan catching the eye

Talented young wing Will Jordan has made a storming start to Super Rugby Aotearoa, and is being spoken of as a strong contender to feature for the All Blacks.

Carter: I was rusty, but enjoyed it

All Blacks legend Dan Carter says he was pleased to get through 80 minutes of action after turning out for hometown club Southbridge on Saturday.

Highlights: Highlanders vs Crusaders

A recap of the highlights of the enthralling Super Rugby Aotearoa match between the Highlanders and Crusaders, who ultimately emerged as 40-20 victors in Dunedin on Saturday.

Highlights: Brumbies vs Rebels

Check out the highlights of the Brumbies’ 31-23 victory over the Rebels in their Super Rugby AU match in Canberra on Saturday.

Watch: Carter gets smashed in club rugby return

All Blacks great Dan Carter was on the receiving end of a huge hit in Saturday’s club rugby game between Southbridge and West Melton – his first match back in New Zealand since 2015.

Trans-Tasman BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 03: James O'Connor of the Reds attempts to break away from the defence during the round 1 Super Rugby AU match between the Queensland Reds and the New South Wales Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium on July 03, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Highlights: Reds vs Wararaths

Check out some highlights from the inaugural match of Super Rugby AU where the Reds claimed a hard-fought 32-26 victory over the Waratahs – their first in seven years.