Whitelock extends NZ contract

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has signed a four-year extension that will see him stay in New Zealand after a Japanese sabbatical.

Who will top SA conference?

With seven pool rounds remaining in this Vodacom Super Rugby season, MARIETTE ADAMS and DYLAN JACK debate which team will finish first in the SA conference.

Sanzaar powerless to stop late changes

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting snippets of news making headlines around the world.

Sharks pick Du Toit at loosehead

Thomas du Toit replaces the injured Tendai Mtawarira in one of four changes to the Sharks’ starting lineup against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Mtawarira blow for Sharks

The Sharks will be without the services of Tendai Mtawarira for the rest of their tour after the prop returned to Durban with a knee injury.

Wales name World Cup training squad

Uncapped duo Rhys Carre and Owen Lane have been included in a 42-man Wales squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

Jacobs to officiate Stormers match

South African referee AJ Jacobs will be in charge of the Stormers’ clash with the Jaguares in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Lombard out for nine months

Lions utility back Gianni Lombard is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs a fortnight ago.

Retallick to miss Sharks clash

The Chiefs will still be without captain Brodie Retallick for the next three Vodacom Super Rugby fixtures, including their match against the Sharks next weekend.

Inside the mind of Jannie du Plessis

The former Bok prop shares a few of his favourite pastimes and adventures away from the game.