From the mag: Late Tackle

Rugby may be in lockdown, but in the latest SA Rugby magazine, we recap some entertaining moments from the past month as DYLAN JACK pokes fun at the game’s crazy underbelly.

Springboks defence a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ system

SA Schools coach and defence specialist Katleho Lynch says coaches need to fully understand the fundamentals behind the Springboks’ successful press defence before trying to replicate it. DYLAN JACK reports.

Steyn backs SA rugby move to north

Springbok veteran Frans Steyn says the quality of the European leagues could benefit South African rugby if a move to the northern hemisphere is made in the future.

Tackling an unexpected challenge

You’d have to be heartless not to feel for SA Rugby as the governing body contends with the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA.

Marx among Saffas stranded in Qatar

Springbok and Lions hooker Malcolm Marx is among a full flight of South Africans whose repatriation flight from Doha was cancelled at the last minute.

New mag teaser: Top reads

With the latest SA Rugby magazine now on sale, editor CRAIG LEWIS previews some of the top reads you can look forward to in our May edition.

From the vault: The value added by Aled

Take a look back at this insightful interview that provided insight into the immense value added by outgoing Springbok head of athletic performance Aled Walters.

Kings embroiled in more financial trouble

Kings players, coaches and staff are reportedly still awaiting their salaries for April – 10 days after payments were meant to go through.

Cancellation of Tests could cost RFU millions

The Rugby Football Union will lose up to £107 million in revenue if England’s end-of-year Tests at Twickenham are cancelled because of the coronavirus.

Best of YouTube: Terblanche – Fantastic Finisher

In another selection from YouTube, Real Rugby provides a compilation of some of the best tries by former Springbok and Sharks wing Stefan Terblanche.