NZR introduces 50% player wage cuts

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that the country’s top rugby players are set to lose as much as $25 million this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Wiese: I took it on the chin

Former Springbok lock Kobus Wiese says he did not mind getting punched by opposite number Ian Jones at the end of the 1995 World Cup final.

Nienaber on stricter breakdown law enforcement

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber gives his take on World Rugby’s decision to enforce breakdown laws more stringently.

‘It takes a lot to say you are a champion’

Lions loose forward Jaco Kriel doesn’t believe a champion can be declared should Vodacom Super Rugby not be completed.

Pichot: World Rugby can’t bail out Sanzaar

Agustin Pichot says World Rugby doesn’t have the funds to bail out cash-strapped Sanzaar nations that have hit financial difficulty amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

Where are they now: NWU Varsity Cup-winning team (2016)

In the sixth  article of a new series, DYLAN JACK rewinds to the 2016 Varsity Cup final and finds out what happened to the title-winning NWU-Pukke players.

Don’t dismiss Elton’s impact

It is no surprise to see Elton Jantjies effectively rated as one of South Africa’s best attacking Vodacom Super Rugby players from the past decade, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Watch: Most memorable drop goals

From Jonny to Joel … relive some of greatest moments in rugby as we bring you the 10 most memorable drop goals in Test history.

Zoom chat: Less is more – Dobson

Editor Craig Lewis chats to Stormers coach John Dobson about how the team is managing in lockdown and discuss various reports about plans for when the competition resumes.

Reboot: My wish for streamlined Super 10

In a new series from the SA Rugby magazine team, editor CRAIG LEWIS wishes for a return to an improved Super 10 competition if the game should be restructured.