Throwback Thursday: When Willemse outplayed Pollard

Ahead of Friday’s North-South derby between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers in Pretoria, look back to when Damian Willemse bamboozled the Bulls defence in Siya Kolisi’s 100th Super Rugby game.

Proudfoot: Curry can match McCaw

England forwards coach Matt Proudfoot says loose forward Tom Curry could emulate the career of former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.

Scarra signs Stormers extension

The Stormers have announced that Springbok hooker Scarra Ntubeni has signed a three-year contract extension with Western Province Professional Rugby (WPPR).

Moerat to lead Stormers as Boks return

Salmaan Moerat will wear the Stormers captain’s armband for the first time in their Preparation Series clash with the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Friday.

Poll: Readers back Coetzee to fill Du Toit’s Bok boots

The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have picked Marcell Coetzee as the most ideal replacement for Pieter-Steph du Toit against the British & Irish Lions.

Residency rule, Stander retirement ‘makes mockery of the game’

Pacific Rugby Players Welfare chief executive and former player Dan Leo has questioned rugby residency rules following CJ Stander’s surprise retirement.

Hougaard seals Wasps move

Wasps have officially announced the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard from the Worcester Warriors for the 2021-22 Premiership season.

Maties anticipating ‘tightly contested’ title charge

Maties head coach Drikus Hancke opens up on last year’s Varsity Cup campaign, changes to his squad and his expectations for the coming season.

Stander: Rugby taking a toll on my family

Ireland and Munster No 8 CJ Stander says he had taken his family’s best interests into account before announcing his retirement from all professional rugby.

Watch: Stander mic’d up during Munster match

Following CJ Stander’s announcement that he will be retiring at the end of the season, look back at this epic clip where he was mic’d up during a match.