Talking Points: Super Rugby Aotearoa (Round 2)

DYLAN JACK looks at three major talking points from the second round of action in Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Cheetahs lock in Hugo for Bloem return

Lock Reniel Hugo is poised to return to the Cheetahs following a two-year stint at Japanese club Toyota Verblitz.

‘A new chapter lies ahead for Ruan’

Johan Ackermann says he and his son Ruan will have to adapt to life without each other as they have been separated for the first time in their professional careers.

Watch: Mark Telea – Blues rookie sensation

Blues wing Mark Telea – who is half South African, half Samoan – chats about his rugby background, playing style and debut season in Super Rugby.

Rennie open to let Wallabies play for NZ teams

Incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says he would be open to picking players from outside Australia if they were playing in Super Rugby.

Aotearoa performances: Blues pack leads the way

DYLAN JACK looks back at the second round of Super Rugby Aotearoa and picks out the five most impressive performances.

Rewind: Crazy crowd reaction (1986 Currie Cup final)

Scores of fans streamed on to the field after Western Province centre Goggie van Heerden finished off a great team try during the 1986 Currie Cup final at Newlands.

NFL star irks rugby community

NFL player Marquette King has put out a controversial tweet that provoked online responses from some of rugby’s leading Test stars and teams.

Mapimpi explains comical blunder

Star wing Makazole Mapimpi has revealed what led to the slip-up when he swore live on air when the Springboks returned from their World Cup triumph.

Watch: Longest penalty kicks in World Cup history

Re-live some of the longest penalty kicks in the history of the Rugby World Cup, including monster efforts from Frans Steyn.