SA Rugby magazine

The Stormers train as SA Rugby looks to restart

SA Rugby aiming to meet safety criteria

SA Rugby hopes it can meet government’s safety criteria and resume matches behind closed doors before the lockdown reaches alert level 1.

Watch: Hougaard’s try (2010 Super Rugby final)

Check out Francois Hougaard’s superb try for the Vodacom Bulls against the Stormers in the 2010 Super Rugby final at Orlando Stadium.

Bok Rewind – Greeff’s heroics vs Wallabies (2002)

The Springboks were on the brink of a whitewash during the 2002 Tri-Nations series, before fullback Werner Greeff scored a late try and slotted the match-winning conversion to seal a thrilling win over the Wallabies at Ellis Park.

Rugby behind closed doors for next 18 months

Medical guidelines released by World Rugby state that matches should be played behind closed doors until a vaccine for the Covid-19 pandemic exists.

Watch: Rassie’s half-time talk (RWC final)

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Rassie Erasmus’ motivational half-time team talk with the Springboks during the World Cup final against England.

Cheetahs bound Marcell Muller in action for Grey College

Young guns ditch French clubs for Cheetahs

The Cheetahs have managed to sign former Grey College duo Marcell Muller and George Cronje from French clubs Montpellier and Clermont respectively.

Rassie desperate for long-term Bok success

Rassie Erasmus is determined to ensure the current world champion Bok team avoids some of the pitfalls that were experienced after previous World Cup triumphs.

Rassie happy to be wrong about Mapimpi

Rassie Erasmus doubted Makazole Mapimpi would have a future in the national team after once questioning the wing’s valid injury concerns.

Watch: Mapimpi – The Finisher

Makazole Mapimpi will forever be known as the player who scored South Africa’s very first try in a World Cup final. The Springbok flyer has a remarkable try-scoring record, with 14 tries in 14 Test matches since making his Springbok debut in June 2018.