Grand stadiums add sparkle to Lions tour

The Lions Test at Cape Town Stadium ushers in new era for rugby in the Mother City, while Durban pays the price for poor attendance, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Watch: B&I Lions tour preview

Hear British & Irish Lions greats Sam Warburton, Maro Itoje, Brian O’Driscoll and Sir Ian McGeechan preview what should be an epic tour to South Africa in 2021.

‘Touring SA is a huge challenge’

Head coach Warren Gatland is ‘absolutely thrilled’ with the itinerary for the British & Irish Lions’ eight-game tour of South Africa in 2021.

‘British & Irish Lions offer a next-level challenge’

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for South African players.

Former Bok prop dies

Former Springbok and Transvaal prop Ockie Oosthuizen has passed away following a short battle with cancer.

Graphic: Brits’ career in numbers

Following his second retirement from rugby, SA Rugby magazine reflects on the career and achievements of the ever-smiling Schalk Brits.

Coaching consistency a must for ambitious Boks

Thanks to Rassie Erasmus and his likely successor the Springboks find themselves in an unprecedented position of strength, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Looking into the crystal ball

There is enough burgeoning talent to suggest the future looks bright for South African rugby, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG.

Helpmekaar schoolboy: Meeting Kolisi was amazing

Teenager Lebo Mogoma from Helpmekaar says it was an ‘amazing moment’ when he met Bok captain Siya Kolisi at the BrightRock Players Choice Awards.

From the mag: Walking the talk

Under coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi, the Springboks have fostered a culture of success, writes JON CARDINELLI.