Savea’s waiting game

For a young man going places very, very quickly, All Blacks flank Ardie Savea certainly has learned to be patient, writes MARC HINTON.

Hooper’s under fire

Michael Hooper’s selection at openside flank for the Wallabies continues to cause debate, writes MARK CASHMAN.

Backs can stake Bok claim

JON CARDINELLI looks at the backline stars of the 2016 Currie Cup who could strengthen their claim for Springbok selection with a convincing showing in the domestic decider on Saturday.

Etzebeth’s ripped and ready

Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth is on the cover of the new SA Rugby magazine, on sale this week.

SA Rugby needs practical solutions

SA Rugby is crying out for men of action who can provide practical and sustainable solutions to its many problems, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls charge into final

Flyhalf Tian Schoeman scored 21 points to steer the Blue Bulls to a 36–30 win over WP and into the Currie Cup final, reports JON CARDINELLI.

‘Bleak outlook for SA Rugby’

Springbok flank Schalk Burger believes that SA Rugby needs to become more proactive in order to stop large numbers of young players from joining overseas clubs.

‘Fearless’ WP to run at Bulls

Western Province will aim to ‘up the tempo’ when they face the Blue Bulls in the semi-final at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Bulls to flay WP defence

The Golden Lions and the Blue Bulls should win their respective semi-finals on Saturday and advance to the Currie Cup decider, writes JON CARDINELLI.

‘Boks spiralling out of control’

The Springboks' steep decline has not gone unnoticed in the northern hemisphere, with one prominent English writer declaring that South Africa could become the 'West Indies of world rugby' in the coming years.