Rugby’s Olympic slot under threat

Rugby is facing the shocking prospect of being dumped from the Olympics in the wake of the homophobic scandal that has rocked World Rugby.

Best of YouTube: Top 10 sidesteps (RWC ’19)

Here’s another selection from YouTube, so sit back and enjoy some of the fanciest footwork on offer during last year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

‘Boks proved anything is possible’

Veteran prop Jannie du Plessis has recounted the jubilation of seeing the Springboks lift the 2019 World Cup trophy after experiencing first-hand how the team had been written off, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

White: Perceptions of me are misconceptions

Incoming Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White says the perception of him as ‘hard-headed’ originates from his drive to excel at every job.

Du Toit: Crisis gives fresh perspective

World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit says that players will emerge from the Covid-19 crisis with a new appreciation for the game. JON CARDINELLI reports.

NZ Rugby hit by damaging financial update

New Zealand Rugby has forecast a 70% decline in revenue in 2020 amid the shutdown of sport due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Building a Bok dynasty: The second row

In the fifth instalment of a six-part series, JON CARDINELLI highlights the Springboks’ quality in depth and where the world champions can improve in the next four-year cycle.

Varsity Cup: No play, no winners

Should there be no sports allowed for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year, the Varsity Cup board has agreed the season will be declared incomplete.

‘I needed to confirm belief in myself again’

The Hurricanes’ South African import, Kobus van Wyk, has opened up on his high-profile move to the New Zealand franchise. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Where are they now: 2009 Emerging Springboks (Subs)

In the third and final piece of a series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to 2009 British & Irish Lions tour and looks at where those Emerging Springboks are now.