SA franchises on verge of trading Super Rugby for PRO14
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has allegedly officially informed local franchise bosses that South African teams will break away from Super Rugby to compete in an expanded PRO16 competition.
New Zealand-based Rugby Champs ‘close’
Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has confirmed that New Zealand remains on track to host the Rugby Championship in November despite a ‘fluid’ situation regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fassi headlines latest Sharks extensions
Fullback Aphelele Fassi is among the latest players to have extended their contracts at the Sharks until the end of the 2023 season.
Watch: ‘Chasing the Sun’ trailer
The trailer of Chasing the Sun, an emotional five-part documentary series about the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup triumph which premiers on M-Net on 4 October, has been released.
On the lighter side: Bok duo set for boxing showdown
The Lions have confirmed that flyhalf Elton Jantjies and Vodacom Bulls wing Cornal Hendricks will square off in a ‘battle of the backs’ boxing showdown on 2 September.
‘Unauthorised’ Kolisi book to remain on shelves
Jonathan Bell Publishers has confirmed it does not intend to withdraw the revised version of the unauthorised biography about Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.
Why Kings must have a future in SA Rugby
The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss why it is important that the Southern Kings are not abandoned by SA Rugby.
Kriel Q&A: I was jealous of NZ & Aus competitions
Springbok and Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel talks about life during lockdown, South Africa’s new prospective provincial tournament, and how he felt watching Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU.
Most underrated Boks: Aplon the Pocket Rocket
In the second part of a new series, DYLAN JACK identifies magician fullback Gio Aplon as one of the most underrated Springboks.
Smit: I’ve never experienced nerves like that
Former Springbok captain John Smit has reflected on the 2009 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa, and revealed how the series brought about unique ‘pressure’.
