Unpacking Kolisi’s Sharks arrival

Reporting from Kings Park, contributor Gareth Jenkinson highlights the main takeaways from Siya Kolisi’s move to the Sharks on a minimum three-year deal.

Bulls to bring in Goosen, but not Hougaard

The Vodacom Bulls are set to succeed in signing Johan Goosen, but it no longer appears that Francois Hougaard will make the move to Loftus. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Province confirm Orie signing

Springbok lock Marvin Orie has officially signed with Western Province Rugby and will join the Stormers training squad in their preparations for the 2021 season.

No further appeal pursuit from Ralepelle

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle will not pursue an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after initially contesting an eight-year doping ban last year. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

‘Rassie aligned with Kolisi plans’

Siya Kolisi’s welcome media conference at the Sharks revealed discussions around leadership, on-field performance, the WP release fee and conversations with Rassie Erasmus, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Feature: We pick stars set for a big year

An action-packed year lies ahead. SA Rugby magazine pinpoints several players who could have a 2021 to remember.

Augustus’ WP future in doubt

Reports linking WP eighthman Juarno Augustus with a move to the Northampton Saints continue to build, but it may not be all that cut and dry. CRAIG LEWIS reports.

Orie set for WP move

Springbok and former Lions lock Marvin Orie is set to join the Stormers after turning down an offer from the Cheetahs.

Planned hit-out crucial for Sevens Academy

SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach Sandile Ngcobo says the planned sevens tournaments for 2021 will bring a sense of anticipation and relief, allowing teams to measure the progress they’ve made this year.

SA women’s rugby gets strategic boost

SA Rugby has refocused its approach to women’s rugby by appointing former Ireland captain Lynne Cantwell as the first-ever high-performance manager.