Springboks end year in fifth

The Springboks will finish 2018 in fifth place on the World Rugby rankings after their 20-11 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.

Jones defends Farrell tackles

England coach Eddie Jones says Owen Farrell’s tackles will only become a problem if referees start penalising them.

Schmidt to quit coaching after World Cup

Andy Farrell will take over as Ireland’s head coach following the 2019 World Cup, with Joe Schmidt confirming he will ‘finish coaching to prioritise family commitments’.

Serfontein an outside Bok bet

Fit-again centre Jan Serfontein is hoping for a change of luck in the buildup to the 2019 World Cup, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Boks in bomb scare

The Springboks’ team hotel had to be evacuated on the eve of their Test against Wales after a suspect package was found in one of the players’ laundry.

Watch: Dyantyi on winning award

Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi on winning the 2018 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year award.

Watch: Gardner wins referee award

Australian Angus Gardner on winning the 2018 World Rugby Referee of the Year award at Sunday night’s ceremony in Monaco.

De Jongh helps Wasps end losing streak

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

Watch: Steyn scores Top 14 try

Frans Steyn scored a try in Montpellier’s 18-13 win against Agen in the French Top 14.

UJ, Pukke to kick off Varsity Cup

UJ will face Pukke in the opening fixture of the Varsity Cup on 4 February at the UJ Stadium in Johannesburg.