Hougaard mulling options
Consideration into acquiring British citizenship is reportedly factoring into scrumhalf Francois Hougaard’s decision-making after receiving an offer to join the Vodacom Bulls.
Remembering the late great Joost
Joost van der Westhuizen was one the best scrumhalves to ever set foot on a rugby field. On the fourth anniversary of his death, here’s a look at what made him one of the best ever.
Dupont-inspired France slay Italy
Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont put on an impressive show as France cruised to a 50-10 bonus-point victory over Italy in the opening game of the 2021 Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.
Leyds: Lions in Aus would be big disappointment
Springbok wing Dillyn Leyds has opposed the proposed move of the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, saying it would be ‘the biggest disappointment in South African rugby history’.
Deadline set for call on Lions tour
World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.
Six Nations preview: Players to watch
SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of this year’s Six Nations tournament and highlights some of the players to watch.
Saffa duo pack down for France
Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
England scrumhalf picks Lions backline: No Farrell, Duhan
Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson has selected his preferred British & Irish Lions backline, but found no room for England captain Owen Farrell or Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe.
Jones backs rookie as England start title defence
Eddie Jones has selected uncapped prop Beno Obano in England’s match 23 for Saturday’s Six Nations Test against Scotland at Twickenham.
Watch: Sharks honour frontline workers
The Sharks have paid tribute to frontline workers at the Umhlanga Netcare and Addington hospitals, working tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19.
