Lambie collision still haunts Stander

Ireland loose forward CJ Stander says his late hit on former Springbok Pat Lambie will be ‘a stain on his career forever’.

Rugby’s ‘Ferrari’ calls it quits

Japan speedster Kenki Fukuoka will reportedly waive the opportunity to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career.

Jones: Coaching stints in Wales benefited Hansen, Henry

Eddie Jones believes coaching stints in Wales helped former All Blacks coaches Graham Henry and Steve Hansen turn the team into back-to-back World Cup champions.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

European clubs to thwart plans for global season?

Europe’s top rugby clubs could oppose plans for a global season, according to a report in the Times.

Johnson: Timing wasn’t right to join Bulls

Former Springbok Ashley Johnson has revealed it was primarily a ‘family decision’ to opt against the possibility of joining the Vodacom Bulls.

Emotional Barrett laughs off Hurricanes’ antics

Beauden Barrett has described his first outing for the Blues against his former team, the Hurricanes, as an emotional hurdle.

Marx to make Lions exit

Malcolm Marx will leave the Lions despite the ‘best efforts’ of the Johannesburg-based franchise to find the means to retain the services of the World Cup-winning hooker .

Blues outclass Hurricanes

Otere Black contributed 15 points to help the Blues claim a 30-20 win over the Hurricanes in Auckland on Sunday.

Dixon laments slow pace of opening game

Highlanders captain Ash Dixon says he expected the Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match between his team and the Chiefs to be a lot faster than it was.