JdV: Willis injury gave me flashbacks

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says it will be difficult to impose better player safety protocols without jeopardising the quality of the rugby product.

Play of the Week: ‘Rees Lightning’ sinks Scotland

In a new segment by SARugbymag.co.za, the Play of the Week award goes to Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit, for his stunning individual try against Scotland.

England bounce back at Twickenham

Jonny May scored a spectacular try as England recorded a 41-18 bonus-point victory over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

Injuries force Scotland into multiple changes

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three injury-enforced changes to his starting lineup for Saturday’s Test against Wales at Murrayfield.

O’Connell names five players set for Lions call-up

Ireland great Paul O’Connell has identified the five players he believes are ‘nailed on’ for British & Irish Lions selection for the tour of South Africa later this year.

Play of the Week: Dazzling Dupont

In a new segment by SARugbymag.co.za, the first Play of the Week award goes to France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, who conjured up a magical performance against Italy.

Wales hold on to down 14-man Ireland

Wales scored two second half tries as they ground out a 21-16 victory against a 14-man Ireland side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.

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.

France’s Six Nations participation confirmed

The Six Nations is set to go ahead as planned after the French government announced on Tuesday that safety precautions submitted by the French Rugby Federation and tournament organisers had been approved.

Mitchell agrees new contract with RFU

John Mitchell has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract extension to stay on as England’s defence coach until the end of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.