Sunwolves’ journey comes to an end

The Sunwolves’ time in Vodacom Super Rugby is over, after the franchise’s bid to compete in the proposed Australian domestic competition failed.

Scotland boss backs global Test calendar

Gregor Townsend has thrown his support behind the idea of combining World Rugby’s two international Test windows for an aligned single calendar.

Best of YouTube: Serfontein – Forgotten Bok

A while back, we asked our followers which Springbok centre – between Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Andre Esterhuizen and Jan Serfontein – they’d most like to see back in the national setup once Test rugby can resume. The Montpellier-based Serfontein took the majority vote in the poll. Look back at highlights from the 27-year-old’s career to date.

Light at the end of the tunnel

The go-ahead from South Africa’s sports ministry for rugby teams to return to training will come as a welcome relief and sign of hope for players and coaches, writes DYLAN JACK.

Bosch: All I wanted was fair chance at 10

Sharks flyhalf Curwin Bosch has discussed his struggle to get regular game time in his favoured position under former head coach Robert du Preez.

Howley: I felt I’d driven my sister to her grave

Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has opened up about the emotional turmoil behind the betting scandal that cost him his job during last year’s World Cup in Japan.

From the mag: Miracle Michael

New Zealand-born Michael Fatialofa’s inspirational story of recovery from a frightening spinal injury, writes LIAM NAPIER in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Jordaan opens up on rugby journey

Former Sharks centre Paul Jordaan has turned attention away from rugby and to his family farm, writes DYLAN JACK in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Vaccine key in rugby context

World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.

Smith confirmed as Italy head coach

Former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has officially been confirmed as Italy head coach on a permanent basis by the Italian rugby federation.