Part 1: Picking an alternative Bok XV

In a month where the Boks had been scheduled to play Test rugby, editor CRAIG LEWIS explores the depth of SA rugby by picking a pack of ‘alternative’ players who weren’t involved in the World Cup.

Watch: Try of the Week – Super Rugby Aotearoa (Round 4)

Following an instinctive break upfield off the back of a lineout from Aaron Smith, Highlanders wing Ngane Punivai dived over in the corner to score the Try of the Week in round four of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Shock poll results around ABs coaches

A poll conducted by a New Zealand radio producer of over 100 Super Rugby Aotearoa players apparently revealed 46% had some misgivings about the All Blacks coaching appointments.

Lions duo extend contracts

Lions front-row duo Sti Sithole and Jan-Henning Campher have both put pen to paper on contract extensions with the Johannesburg side.

Blues star extends stay

Young Blues sensation Hoskins Sotutu has signed a new two-year deal with the Auckland-based team.

Kolisi tops list of rugby’s ‘most influential’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been placed at No 1 on a list of the 50 most influential people in rugby in 2020.

‘Transformation failed the test, system failed black players’

Former Springbok hooker Chiliboy Ralepelle has highlighted shortcomings in the South African rugby system that he believes have let black players down.

Super Rugby talking points: New Zealand and Australia

DYLAN JACK looks at three talking points from this weekend’s Super Rugby action in New Zealand and Australia.

Best of YouTube: 20 moments fans won’t get over

In another selection from YouTube, check out this compilation of some of the most controversial moments in rugby history which had fans, players and coaches absolutely furious.

Watch: Barrett returns with a bang vs Chiefs

Hurricanes fullback Jordie Barrett – playing in his first match of Super Rugby Aotearoa – was instrumental in seeing his side to another victory over the Chiefs in Hamilton this season.