Robertson keen to assist Farrell with Lions defence

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson says his desire to work with the British & Irish Lions doesn’t necessarily have to be as an assistant coach.

Australasian sevens tournaments called off

World Rugby has announced the New Zealand and Australian legs of the 2021 World Rugby Sevens Series will not be played amid the continued uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

McGeechan: Robertson doesn’t know northern players

Sir Ian McGeechan has argued that Warren Gatland should think twice before bringing Scott Robertson into the British & Irish Lions coaching staff set-up.

Pollard rubbishes rumours of Montpellier exit

Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard has dismissed rumours from England linking him with a move to Premiership side Bath at the end of the season.

In Pictures: Lions prepare for contact training

Following mandatory Covid-19 health tests, the Lions, along with the rest of the South African franchises, will return to full-contact training this week.

Local competition set for October start

A revised double-round domestic competition – dependent on all regulation approvals – is expected to kick off in the first half of October, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Why Boks must choose Eight Nations

The Money Man and Mark Keohane discuss why the Springboks should play in the Eight Nations tournament rather than head to New Zealand for the Rugby Championship.

Watch: Young NRL-bound Fijian punches referee

A teenage rugby player in Fiji is facing a possible life ban and criminal charges for assaulting a referee and breaking his nose in the process.

Rewind: Remembering Bok wins in New Zealand

If not for the disrupted Test calendar, the Springboks and All Blacks would have faced off at Eden Park in their 100th Test as opponents this Saturday. Who do you think would have won?

Watch: Top moments from Saffas abroad

Check out these clips of overseas-based South African players who fired this past weekend, including World Cup stars Damian de Allende and Faf de Klerk.