Sexton keen to front Boks on Lions tour
Ireland flyhalf Johnny Sexton is hopeful of earning selection for the British & Irish Lions squad for their 2021 tour of South Africa.
Smit: 2019 final was magical
Former World Cup-winning captain John Smit says it was a ‘special, surreal’ experience to watch the Springboks repeat the feat in Japan last year, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Watch: B&I Lions targeted Small (1997)
With the British & Irish Lions set to face the Stormers in their first tour match next year, look back at how the tourists prepared for their 1997 clash with Western Province. The late Springbok wing James Small was the focus of much of the pre-game analysis ahead of the match at Newlands.
Read proud despite 2019 WC failure
Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read says the team’s semi-final exit at the 2019 World Cup won’t keep him up at night when reflecting on his 14-year rugby career.
Watch: Boks set for consistent success
Former World Cup-winning captain John Smit reflects on his first-hand experience of the Springboks’ success in 2019, touches on the dual role of hookers Bongi Mbonambi and Malcolm Marx while agreeing the national side could be set for long-term success.
Scotland boss backs global Test calendar
Gregor Townsend has thrown his support behind the idea of combining World Rugby’s two international Test windows for an aligned single calendar.
Best of YouTube: Serfontein – Forgotten Bok
A while back, we asked our followers which Springbok centre – between Rohan Janse van Rensburg, Andre Esterhuizen and Jan Serfontein – they’d most like to see back in the national setup once Test rugby can resume. The Montpellier-based Serfontein took the majority vote in the poll. Look back at highlights from the 27-year-old’s career to date.
Howley: I felt I’d driven my sister to her grave
Former Wales assistant coach Rob Howley has opened up about the emotional turmoil behind the betting scandal that cost him his job during last year’s World Cup in Japan.
Vaccine key in rugby context
World Rugby boss Bill Beaumont says a vaccine for Covid-19 would be important for the game to resume with ‘absolute confidence’.
Smith confirmed as Italy head coach
Former Cheetahs coach Franco Smith has officially been confirmed as Italy head coach on a permanent basis by the Italian rugby federation.
