Special report: Plugging the player drain

The exodus of players overseas has forced SA Rugby to revise its contracting model and player-management approach. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Recap: Paarl derby headlines past weekend

Take a look back at the top stories featured on SARugbymag.co.za this past weekend.

Paper Talk: Bok ‘A’ to face Pumas, Bulls hunt Du Toit

A round up of what some of South Africa’s leading Sunday papers are saying, including an update on the Springboks squad to face Argentina.

Boks must kick on in buildup to RWC

Game management and goal-kicking will separate the top teams in the final round of the Rugby Championship and at the World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Bulls look to raise the standard

Pote Human has urged his Vodacom Blue Bulls team to deliver an improved performance against Griquas at Loftus on Saturday.

Powell’s Blitzboks have unfinished business

In the new issue of SA Rugby magazine, Blitzboks coach Neil Powell speaks out about the challenges on and off the field in the 2018-19 season, and the team’s determination to complete a successful rebuilding phase.

Lions comeback floors Cheetahs

Shaun Reynolds kicked a late penalty to hand the Golden Lions a thrilling 24-22 win over the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Friday.

Kings abort plan to find new head coach

Robbie Kempson has been appointed interim head coach of the Kings until they find a suitable replacement for Deon Davids.

Cheetahs star hospitalised

Centre William Small-Smith was rushed to hospital after he collapsed during the Cheetahs’ captain’s run on Thursday.

Watch: Blue Bulls press conference

Hear what Vodacom Blue Bulls stand-in skipper Ruan Steenkamp and coach Pote Human had to say ahead of Saturday’s game against the Griquas.