Van der Westhuizen to ref local derby

Referee Marius van der Westhuizen will be in charge of the match between the Lions and Stormers at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Pocock’s Super Rugby career over

Star flank David Pocock has announced his retirement from Vodacom Super Rugby and will now focus entirely on getting fit for the World Cup.

Watch: Junior Boks on U20 Champs

SA Rugby magazine caught up with the Junior Boks at their capping ceremony in Stellenbosch on Monday ahead of their departure to the U20 World Championship in Argentina.

Bulls to get Bok duo back soon

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed that Handré Pollard is expected to return to action in two weeks’ time after sustaining a calf strain last week.

Blitzboks call up Afrika and Ndhlovu

Cecil Afrika and Mfundo Ndhlovu have been recalled to the Blitzboks’ squad as injury replacements for Kurt-Lee Arendse and Stedman Gans.

World Rugby’s high-tackle video

Watch as World Rugby brings its concussion prevention commitment into focus with a new high-tackle sanction framework, which includes a look at Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle on Andre Esterhuizen last year.

Mapimpi tops the list of spicy wings

While Makazole Mapimpi must be viewed as the sudden favourite to wear the Boks’ No 11 jersey at the World Cup, there are many in-form wingers who won’t make the trip, writes JOHN GOLIATH.

Junior Boks call up Glade

Keagan Glade has been included in the Junior Springbok World Rugby U20 Championship squad as an injury replacement for prop Hanro Jacobs.

Kearns: Kick Jaguares out of Super Rugby

Wallabies legend Phil Kearns believes having the Jaguares in Vodacom Super Rugby makes a complete ‘mockery’ of the tournament.

Liebenberg helps La Rochelle to playoffs

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the past weekend’s English Premiership, Pro14, French Top 14 and Major League Rugby matches involving South African players.