Jones: Coaching stints in Wales benefited Hansen, Henry

Eddie Jones believes coaching stints in Wales helped former All Blacks coaches Graham Henry and Steve Hansen turn the team into back-to-back World Cup champions.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Ox explains why he moved to Sharks

Dynamic prop Ox Nche says he has felt the benefit of playing among leading World Cup winners at the Sharks.

European clubs to thwart plans for global season?

Europe’s top rugby clubs could oppose plans for a global season, according to a report in the Times.

All Blacks lock in Blues captain

New Zealand Rugby has secured the key signature of All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu until the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rewind: Springboks vs Saracens (2009)

Look back at the full match replay of the midweek match between the Springboks and Saracens at Wembley stadium in 2009, with the likes of Schalk Brits, Ethienne Reyneke, Brad Barritt, Neil de Kock, Derick Hougaard and Wikus van Heerden turning out for the English club.

Johnson: Timing wasn’t right to join Bulls

Former Springbok Ashley Johnson has revealed it was primarily a ‘family decision’ to opt against the possibility of joining the Vodacom Bulls.

Talking points: Super Rugby Aotearoa (Round 1)

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

Emotional Barrett laughs off Hurricanes’ antics

Beauden Barrett has described his first outing for the Blues against his former team, the Hurricanes, as an emotional hurdle.

All hail the return of live rugby

After a near three-month absence, the resumption of compelling live action was food for the rugby lovers’ soul this weekend , writes CRAIG LEWIS.