Steyn eyes Lions series

Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.

Silver lining for return-to-play protocols

World Rugby has confirmed in its return-to-play guidelines that matches do not have to be played behind closed doors until a vaccine to the Covid-19 pandemic is freely available.

Future of Springbok rugby (centres)

In the second instalment of a new series, DYLAN JACK looks at players aged 23 and younger with the potential to provide the spine of a future Springbok side.

Watch: The Breakdown – New All Blacks captain

Take a look at Sam Cane’s reaction after being unveiled as the new captain of the All Blacks on a special episode of The Breakdown earlier this week.

English club snap up Bok fitness guru

The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Steyn backs SA rugby move to north

Springbok veteran Frans Steyn says the quality of the European leagues could benefit South African rugby if a move to the northern hemisphere is made in the future.

Cancellation of Tests could cost RFU millions

The Rugby Football Union will lose up to £107 million in revenue if England’s end-of-year Tests at Twickenham are cancelled because of the coronavirus.

Best of YouTube: Terblanche – Fantastic Finisher

In another selection from YouTube, Real Rugby provides a compilation of some of the best tries by former Springbok and Sharks wing Stefan Terblanche.

Boks confirm Walters departure

SA Rugby has confirmed that the Springboks’ head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has been released from his contract to join an overseas club in June.

Cane named as new All Blacks captain

Chiefs loose forward and skipper Sam Cane has been named as Kieran Read’s successor to lead the All Blacks as captain.