Kolisi tops list of rugby’s ‘most influential’
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been placed at No 1 on a list of the 50 most influential people in rugby in 2020.
Round-up: Headlines that caught the eye
We take a look at some of the attention-grabbing headlines doing the rounds in rugby circles, including reports that the Pro14 could welcome more SA teams.
‘Transformation failed the test, system failed black players’
Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has highlighted shortcomings in the South African rugby system that he believes have let black players down.
Super Rugby talking points: New Zealand and Australia
DYLAN JACK looks at three talking points from this weekend’s Super Rugby action in New Zealand and Australia.
Best of YouTube: 20 moments fans won’t get over
In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of some of the most controversial moments in rugby history which had fans, players and coaches absolutely furious.
Watch: Barrett returns with a bang vs Chiefs
Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett – playing in his first match of Super Rugby Aotearoa – was instrumental in seeing his side to another victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton this season.
No Boks in McGeechan’s all-time XV
Sir Ian McGeechan has snubbed South Africans when compiling his world rugby all-time Dream Team dominated by All Blacks with a sprinkling of Northern Hemisphere stars.
Highlights: Former Sharks wing scores twice in Canes victory
The Hurricanes kept their Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign alive on Sunday with their first victory of the season over the still-winless Chiefs, despite playing with 14 men for most of the second half.
Watch: Barrett slots another monster kick
Renowned for his long-range goal-kicking ability, Jordie Barrett successfully slotted this beauty against the Chiefs with plenty to spare.
Carter finally gets Southbridge blazer
Better late than never might’ve been the saying of the day as All Blacks legend Dan Carter was rewarded with his boyhood club’s blazer after seven years.
