SA Rugby magazine

Pocock confirms Test retirement

David Pocock has announced that he will be bringing an end to his 11-year Wallabies career by retiring from Test rugby after the World Cup.

VUSA rugby programme inspires next generation

Excitement is bubbling as the World Cup is set to kick off this month, and the success of the Springboks could inspire the next generation of stars, writes PETROS AUGOUSTI.

Sexton, Murray start for Ireland

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named a strong starting lineup that includes Jonathan Sexton for their World Cup warm-up against Wales in Dublin.

Smith to start for Lions

Dylan Smith will start after the Lions have made one injury-enforced change to their starting lineup for the Currie Cup final against the Cheetahs.

Watch: Joost vs Lomu in ’95

Springbok scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen had a spectacular duel with All Blacks wing Jonah Lomu during the 1995 World Cup final.

Wales near full strength against Ireland

Alun Wyn Jones has returned to the starting lineup to lead Wales in their final World Cup warm-up against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Are the Springboks amongst WC Favourites?

The Springboks have been installed as the new second favourites for World Cup glory after leapfrogging England and Ireland in the bookmakers’ estimations. It follows an extremely strong month in which Rassie Erasmus’ men vanquished Australia, drew with the All-Blacks and beat Argentina.

In pictures: Bok captain’s run in Japan

Check out some of the images from the Springboks’ captain’s run in Kumagaya ahead of Friday’s clash with Japan.

Analysis: Kicking key to Currie Cup final

Tyrone Green is set to play a surprising role as the Currie Cup final between the gung-ho Cheetahs and Lions may unexpectedly be decided by a kicking game, writes rugby analyst ZELIM NEL.