It’s not about rugby player safety

ZELIM NEL says the global campaign to make rugby ‘safer’ is driving another agenda.

Schalk to end Saracens stint

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger will leave Saracens at the end of the season and return to South Africa.

French propose major tackle law changes

The French Rugby Federation and the French National League want World Rugby to lower the legal height of a tackle to waist level.

Awards issue: And our winners are …

SA Rugby magazine’s awards issue is on sale this week! Here’s what’s in it …

Kockott gets slap on wrist for eye-gouge

Castres scrumhalf Rory Kockott has received a three-week suspension for making contact with the ‘eye area’ of Munster flank Chris Cloete.

Watch: Ioane’s 11 Test tries in 2018

All Blacks wing Rieko Ioane scored 11 Test tries in 2018. Which was the best?

CT Stadium to host double-header

South Africa’s four Vodacom Super Rugby franchises will be involved in a ‘Super Hero Sunday Double Header’ at Cape Town Stadium on 3 February.

‘Hansen has made a huge mistake’

Clive Woodward says Steve Hansen should have waited until after the 2019 World Cup before announcing that will be stepping down as All Blacks coach.

Sale want to sign more Springboks

The Sale Sharks have offered long-term deals to Rob and Jean-Luc du Preez, while targeting another three Springboks.

Fleck: Stormers come before Boks

Stormers coach Robbie Fleck says Damian Willemse’s starting position in Super Rugby next year will depend on where the team needs him.