Global calendar talks progress
SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux says talks over the global calendar have progressed and an agreement could be reached as early as July this year. DYLAN JACK reports.
SA Rugby hopes for local action in August
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there is hope that a domestic competition could start in August pending government approval, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Why Schreuder, Sharks parted ways
The Sharks believe the time is right to back the young scrumhalves in their squad after opting to release Louis Schreuder, who was looking for a long-term deal. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Afrika officially steps down from Blitzboks duty
SA Rugby has confirmed that Cecil Afrika has ended his celebrated 12-year sevens career after reaching a mutual agreement with the Blitzboks’ management.
Mapimpi set for Japan ‘sabbatical’
Star Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will take up a stint in Japan from September before returning to the Sharks in April 2021, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Crusaders
The defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders should still be favourites to retain their title on the domestic scene, writes DYLAN JACK.
‘Reality is I could have lost my leg’
A career-threatening injury and the Covid-19 crisis have given Pieter-Steph du Toit a new appreciation for the game, writes JON CARDINELLI in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Brown rehashes blame for Sunwolves’ demise
Former Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown has again suggested South African rugby had a ‘hateful’ role to play in the exit of the Japanese team from Vodacom Super Rugby.
Fans allowed to flood Aotearoa stadiums
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that there will be no crowd limits at stadiums when Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way this weekend.
