Watch: Kwagga stars in Yamaha victory
World Cup-winning Springbok flank Kwagga Smith scored a try and won a vital late turnover during Yamaha Júbilo’s 31-29 win over Toyota Verblitz in round one of Japan’s Top League competition.
Smith, Le Roux dot down in Top League thriller
Kwagga Smith scored a crucial second-half try to help Yamaha Jubilo get their Top League campaign off to a successful start by beating Toyota Verblitz in the first round this weekend.
Record attendance for Top League
The Japanese Top League season kicked off over the weekend with record attendance numbers for the opening round of action.
Where to next for World Cup winners?
SARugbymag.co.za looks at where the 33 World Cup-winning Springboks will feature in the lead-up to the 2020 Test season.
Vermeulen’s journey of discovery
Playing and living in Toulon, Tokyo and Pretoria has given Duane Vermeulen a different perspective on the game, writes JON CARDINELLI.
White’s team embroiled in drugs scandal
Toyota Verblitz could face expulsion from the Japanese Top League after two of the club’s players were arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine.
Canon Eagles snap up Marais
The Canon Eagles have confirmed the signing of Stormers utility back SP Marais for the 2019-2020 Japanese Top League season.
Canon Eagles land Kriel’s signature
Centre Jesse Kriel will leave the Vodacom Bulls at the end of the season after signing for the Canon Eagles in Japan.
Smal: I wanted to get back to coaching
Outgoing Western Province director of rugby Gert Smal says he is eager to get back into coaching when he joins Japanese club Toyota Verblitz later this year.
White lures Le Roux, Smal to Japan
Toyota Verblitz have announced the signing of fullback Willie le Roux, and the appointment of Gert Smal as the new forwards coach for the 2019-20 season.
