Defensive spacing woes bogging Lions down

Lions assistant coach Sean Erasmus has lamented their players’ lack of defensive spacial awareness, which has directly led to the concession of 10 tries in two games on tour so far. MARIETTE ADAMS reports.

Super Rugby: Power rankings Week 6

Following the sixth round of Vodacom Super Rugby, SA Rugby magazine throws out the conference standings and ranks the 15 teams on form, strength and results.

Superbru: Sharks or Stormers?

The SA Rugby magazine team’s Superbru picks for this weekend’s seventh round of Vodacom Super Rugby.

Sharks unchanged for Stormers clash

Sharks coach Sean Everitt kept his match-day 23 intact for their upcoming coastal derby against the Stormers in Durban on Saturday.

Blues rest captain, bench Akira against Lions

Blues centre TJ Faiane will captain the team in their clash with the Lions in Auckland on Saturday after Patrick Tuipulotu was left out of the match-day 23.

Watch: How England claimed key win

Check out this insightful and humorous video from Squidge Rugby, looking at some of the wily tactics England used in their win over Wales this past weekend.

France prop gets three-week ban for punch

France prop Mohamed Haouas has been suspended for three weeks after being sent off during last weekend’s Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

Covid-19 concerns factoring into Blitzboks’ plans

Blitzboks coach Neil Powell admits it is difficult to find the right balance in their preparations for the season ahead due to ongoing uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, writes DYLAN JACK.

Simelane out, Dayimani in for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made six changes to the Lions starting lineup for Saturday’s away match against the Blues at Eden Park in Auckland.

O’Connor back to boost Reds

James O’Connor will return from a minor injury and resume his role at flyhalf for the Reds against the Vodacom Bulls in Brisbane on Saturday.