Jantjies explains decision to stay at Lions

Flyhalf Elton Jantjies has revealed why he agreed to a contract extension at the Lions despite receiving several lucrative offers from overseas clubs.

NZR boss hits out at ‘counter-intuitive’ Euro clubs

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has criticised English Premiership and French Top 14 clubs for stalling the global season talks during World Rugby’s virtual meeting on Monday.

Gqoboka, Ulengo: Rugby players need mentorship

Springboks Lizo Gqoboka and Jamba Ulengo have emphasised the importance of players finding mentorship or career interests outside rugby.

Watch: Breaking Chains with Warrick Gelant

Lizo Gqoboka, Jamba Ulengo and Cornal Hendricks open up about injury battles and share their personal stories on Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant’s ‘Breaking Chains’ vodcast series.

Bulls recruit Grey College coach

Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White has continued to revitalise the team’s structures by appointing Grey College 1st XV coach Wessel du Plessis as the new head of junior rugby.

Watch: Side-stepping masterclass

Cheslin Kolbe, Nehe Milner-Skudder and Quade Cooper feature in this rugby.com.au compilation of some incredible side-steps in recent rugby history.

Aotearoa performances: Are there replacements for Read?

DYLAN JACK looks back at the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa and picks out the five most impressive performances.

Watch: Coles’ late hit on Barrett

Check out Dane Coles’ late charge on former Hurricanes teammate Beauden Barrett in the closing stages of Sunday’s Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa match at Eden Park.

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.