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France Rugby president proposes Club World Cup

French Rugby Federation president Bernard Laporte wants to see the European Champions Cup replaced by an annual 20-team Club World Cup.

Best of YouTube: Rassie reflects on first season

Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you a selection of the best YouTube videos, such as this fascinating interview Rassie Erasmus conducted after his first season at the helm of the Boks.

Best of YouTube: Beast mode 2.0

In the absence of live rugby, we will be going down a YouTube wormhole to bring you some of the best rugby videos of the past, such as these memorable clips of Beast Mtawarira.

Our Springbok 23: The final squads

Over the last week, SA Rugby magazine’s writers have picked their best Springbok ‘dream team’ from the past 25 years, and here’s how the completed selections look.

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with team mate Lukhanyo Am after scoring their team's first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final

World Cup memory: Am’s remarkable play

In the first of a series looking at our favourite World Cup memories, DYLAN JACK looks back at Springbok centre Lukhanyo Am’s unselfishness in 2019.

‘Sunwolves will always be in my heart’

Willie Britz says it is sad to see that the Sunwolves’ Vodacom Super Rugby journey has come to an end after six years in the tournament. DYLAN JACK reports.

Editor’s picks: Top weekend content

Although there was no live action over the weekend, there was still plenty of compelling rugby content. Editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces to catch up on.

Richie Mo'unga of the Crusaders looks on during the Round 1 Super Rugby match between the Crusaders and the Waratahs

Crusaders caught breaking lockdown

All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga was among a group of Crusaders players who broke New Zealand’s lockdown to train at the team’s base in Christchurch.

Strauss: Perfect chance to revive Currie Cup

Vodacom Bulls loose forward Josh Strauss believes the unexpected break in the 2020 season could help revive the Currie Cup and restore the tournament’s former glory and prestige. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

From the vault: Burger battles back from the brink

SA Rugby magazine brings you a classic read from 2015 when Schalk Burger detailed his battle with illness as well as his fight to revive his rugby career.