Watch: How Smith got captain’s referral spot on

Take a look at this in-depth, visual analysis of Highlanders skipper Aaron Smith’s successful captain’s referral, a new law variation introduced in Super Rugby Aotearoa this season.

Farrell coy about potential Lions gig

Andy Farrell hopes to have greater clarity on a potential coaching role with the British & Irish Lions by the end of the month but insists his Ireland commitments will take precedence.

Nareki stars as Highlanders slay Chiefs

Jona Nareki scored a hat-trick as the Highlanders completed a sensational 39-23 comeback win over the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday.

Kolbe embraces utility role

Cheslin Kolbe says he is happy to play in any position needed if it means he can help Toulouse recapture the French Top 14 title again.

Van Graan’s Munster out to book place in final

Johann van Graan’s Munster side heads into this weekend’s Irish derby against Connacht with an opportunity to book their place in the PRO14 final.

Watch: Mapimpi set to shine in Japan

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi is set to make his Top League debut this weekend. Take a look at what happened the last time he set foot in Japan.

SA’s top players set for long ‘tour’?

Should both the Rainbow Cup and British & Irish Lions series get the go-ahead in the northern hemisphere, the leading South African players could be in for a long haul away from home, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Kockott prolongs playing career by a year

Veteran scrumhalf Rory Kockott has signed a one-year contract extension with French club Castres.

Vermeulen: Boks will need to adapt to Lions tour

Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says the team will accept playing the British & Irish Lions tour in the UK, but he is aware of the economic impact that will have in South Africa.

Where are they now: 2011 Junior Boks (Forwards)

In the sixth part of a series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2011 U20 World Championship and looks at what happened to the Junior Springboks.