Powell: We have a ‘second chance’

Blitzbok coach Neil Powell speaks about the restructured Olympics preparations, previous hopes of including Cheslin Kolbe and Kwagga Smith, while also paying tribute to retired Cecil Afrika.

Watch: Leyds pranked by new teammates

New recruit Dillyn Leyds was set up by his teammates during a video shoot with French Top 14 club La Rochelle.

‘Mthethwa’s request smells like dictatorship’

The Democratic Alliance, AfriForum and Solidarity have hit back at sports minister Nathi Mthethwa for demanding clarity from SA Rugby in response to certain players opting not to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Who can stop Leinster as PRO14 resumes?

The big question of who can stop Leinster from defending their PRO14 title is set to be answered as the tournament resumes with mouthwatering derby games this weekend.

Force, Reds tweak lineups

The Force and Reds have named their lineups for Friday’s Super Rugby AU encounter on the Gold Coast.

Brumbies welcome back White, Tahs swap three

Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has returned to the Brumbies lineup for Saturday’s crucial Super Rugby AU clash with the Waratahs in Canberra.

Covid-affected Stade cancel Toulon friendly

Stade Francais have announced that their friendly against Toulon next week has been cancelled after some of their players suffered lung damage after testing positive for Covid-19.

October release for Boks documentary

The five-part documentary based on the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup victory, ‘Chasing the Sun’, will be aired on SuperSport on 4 October.

Watch: Blitzboks’ speed tests

Check out this video from training that shows just how quick off the mark the Blitzboks’ star players are.

Boks need to get back up to speed

As the 2021 British & Irish Lions tour looms, South Africa’s players will need to regain a physical and mental edge, writes former Springbok captain JEAN DE VILLIERS in the latest SA Rugby magazine.