Simple change inspired Bok turnaround
Bok coach Jacques Nienaber has disclosed how a small change in detail helped the team go on to achieve World Cup success in 2019.
‘Better for players to be united’
A 21-day contract escape clause allowing for local players to explore overseas options may have made for some ‘nervous employers’, but was seen as part of the solution in ‘collective bargaining’ negotiations.
Roberts accepts end of Wales Test career
Stormers centre Jamie Roberts believes his international career is over and says he does not expect to make it into a Wales squad again.
Kiwis eye Super Rugby shake-up
New Zealand Rugby and its five franchises are undertaking a complete review of the sustainability of the country’s Vodacom Super Rugby model.
Kotze’s agency clarifies contract situation
Centre Johnny Kotze’s management agency has released a statement following a report that he is set to opt out of his contract with the Vodacom Bulls.
Pay cuts confirmed for SA rugby
A finalised deal for the SA rugby industry is set to see players contributing 12.5% to a wide-ranging plan to cut up to R1 billion from its budget over the next eight months.
Feel-good content: When Mapimpi led the Boks in song
As we look to bring you some feel-good content during this time, SA Rugby mag rewinds to an exclusive video when wing Makazole Mapimpi led the Boks in song at training.
Castle received death threat
Ousted Rugby Australia boss Raelene Castle was reportedly subjected to a death threat and bullying during the Israel Folau saga last year.
Kotze to leave Bulls amid pay cuts
Centre Johnny Kotze has reportedly opted out of his contract with the Vodacom Bulls as a result of the pay cuts set to be implemented amid the conoravirus pandemic.
Six Nations bad boys free to play
Joe Marler, Manu Tuilagi and Mohamed Haouas have been cleared to play as soon as the season resumes after a secret Six Nations disciplinary review permitted them to serve their bans during the coronavirus shutdown.
