What we’ve learned

Five lessons from the past weekend's Super Rugby semi-finals, according to SIMON BORCHARDT.

Willie is Bok miracle man

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux is on the cover of the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, on sale now.

McCaw reveals injury agony

Richie McCaw says playing with a fractured rib against England last month was more painful than with a broken foot bone in the 2011 World Cup.

Kieran Read interview

The Crusaders captain on the importance of a week's rest and big-game experience, the return of Richie McCaw, and their loss to the Sharks earlier in the season.

Sean Fitzpatrick interview

The former All Blacks captain looks back on his Test career and explains how the haka inspired a divided nation.

Jake must stop making excuses

The Sharks cannot blame the Super Rugby format or fatigue for the situation they find themselves in, writes SIMON BORCHARDT.

Spencer criticises SA playing style

EP Kings coach Carlos Spencer says South African teams are guilty of not allowing players to express themselves.

Team profile: Barbados Sevens

The Barbados Sevens team chat to Total Rugby ahead of their Commonwealth Games campaign.

Saders aim to stop Sharks maul early

Wyatt Crockett says the Crusaders forwards will have to be organised when trying to stop the Sharks' maul in Christchurch on Saturday.

Smith back in Bok fold

Juan Smith is set to complete an extraordinary return to Test rugby after being called up to a Springbok training camp in August, according to Toulon.