‘Springboks choked at Loftus’

New Zealand rugby writer Chris Rattue says the Springboks should be embarrassed by their 32-30 loss to the All Blacks in Pretoria.

Rugby Australia not about to sack Cheika

Coach Michael Cheika’s job is not in jeopardy as Rugby Australia prepares to review the Wallabies’ poor Rugby Championship campaign.

Saffas Abroad: Rohan seals Sale victory

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Japanese Top League matches involving South African players.

Watch: Rugby Champs Try of the Week

Ardie Savea’s 79th-minute try snatched victory for the All Blacks at Loftus.

Watch: Serfontein scores Top 14 try

Jan Serfontein scored a try during Montpellier’s 29-17 win against Toulon.

Highlights: Edinburgh vs Cheetahs

Highlights of Edinburgh’s 37-21 win against the Cheetahs in the Pro14.

Montpellier too good for Toulon

Montpellier claimed a 29-17 victory against 14-man Toulon, while there were also wins for La Rochelle, Pau, Lyon, Grenoble, Toulouse and Stade Français in the French Top 14.

Warriors put Bears to the sword

The Worcester Warriors scored seven tries to hammer the Bristol Bears 52-7 while there were also English Premiership wins for Gloucester, Saracens, the Sale Sharks, Leicester Tigers and Exeter Chiefs.

Cane broke neck at Loftus

All Blacks flank Sam Cane will be sidelined for several months after fracturing his neck in their 32-30 victory over the Springboks in Pretoria.

Boks standards are soaring

The Springbok coaches, as well as the fans, should be encouraged by the progress of the side in 2018, writes JON CARDINELLI.