How Gwijo Squad fuels rugby unity
In the first instalment of a series looking at standout memories of rugby’s unifying power, CRAIG LEWIS celebrates the growth of the Gwijo Squad.
In the first instalment of a series looking at standout memories of rugby’s unifying power, CRAIG LEWIS celebrates the growth of the Gwijo Squad.
The Lions tweeted a heart-melting thread with a message of appreciation for every other Vodacom Super Rugby team –it’s hilariously wonderful.
Former Springbok team doctor Yusuf Hassan has developed a ground-breaking app to track vital health indicators during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Crusaders have been forced to cut jobs among their staff in order to reduce expenses and survive the Covid-19 period.
Former Reds and Wallabies wing Digby Ioane produced one of the most memorable try celebrations in Super Rugby history, after scoring against the Vodacom Bulls during the Queensland side’s title-winning campaign in 2011.
In Siya Kolisi’s first game as captain, the Springboks produced one of the great comeback wins in Test history when they beat England at a packed Ellis Park in 2018. The Boks showed incredible character to recover from an early 21-point deficit to put five tries past Owen Farrell’s side, before claiming a 2-1 series win. Watch the full match… Read more →
World Rugby vice-chairman Agustin Pichot says he would like to see the British & Irish Lions modernise and play on a ‘worldwide scale’.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende says the free time during the Covid-19 lockdown has allowed him to appreciate the team’s 2019 World Cup win.
A compilation video showcasing the skills of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has gone viral on social media. Check it out here …
Some younger Springbok fans may not have memories of Rassie Erasmus’ playing days, but Wallabies flyhalf Stephen Larkham will no doubt recall this moment when he was on the receiving end of a big tackle.