Future of Springbok rugby (outside backs)
In the first instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.
Varsity Cup unlikely to resume in 2020
Varsity Sports organisers have taken the decision to suspend all tournaments – including rugby – for the remainder of the year after stakeholders agreed that it is unlikely that normal sports will resume in 2020.
Cheetahs confirm signings, target more young blood
Hawies Fourie has confirmed the Cheetahs’ capture of Marcell Muller and George Cronje, adding that they have tabled offers to more France-based youngsters.
World Rugby plans for bumper Test window
Newly re-elected World Rugby chairperson Bill Beaumont has announced plans for a global tournament which could feature two consecutive months of Test rugby.
‘Mapimpi and other RWC winners are an inspiration’
Former Bok wing Odwa Ndungane chats to editor Craig Lewis about the hotbed of talent in the Eastern Cape and how young kids have been inspired by the success of World Cup-winning Boks such as Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am.
Lions roar will be heard in 2021
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander has dismissed overseas media reports that the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa could be under threat of cancellation because of Covid-19.
Itoje rated as world’s best, Pieter-Steph fifth
Springbok star Pieter-Steph du Toit is just the fifth-best player in the world, according to a leading United Kingdom rugby scribe.
Sanzaar douses talks of trans-Tasman breakaway
Sanzaar has denied rumours that a trans-Tasman tournament between New Zealand and Australian teams could replace Vodacom Super Rugby in the future.
SA Rugby aiming to meet safety criteria
SA Rugby hopes it can meet government’s safety criteria and resume matches behind closed doors before the lockdown reaches alert level 1.
Watch: Hougaard’s try (2010 Super Rugby final)
Check out Francois Hougaard’s superb try for the Vodacom Bulls against the Stormers in the 2010 Super Rugby final at Orlando Stadium.
