Injury blow for All Blacks star

All Blacks and Highlanders fullback Ben Smith has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.

Coetzee deserves Bok shot

Marcell Coetzee deserves the opportunity to play himself into the Springboks’ World Cup squad by featuring in the shortened Rugby Championship, writes DYLAN JACK.

Folau hearing extended to third day

Israel Folau’s landmark code of conduct hearing will reconvene on Tuesday, as no resolution could be reached following a two-day inquest in Sydney this weekend.

Folau rejected Rugby Australia peace offer

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting snippets of news making headlines around the world.

Folau saga drags on

Rugby Australia has confirmed that Israel Folau’s code of conduct hearing will continue on Sunday after no verdict was reached following an eight-hour deliberation on Saturday.

Whitelock extends NZ contract

All Blacks lock Sam Whitelock has signed a four-year extension that will see him stay in New Zealand after a Japanese sabbatical.

Wales name World Cup training squad

Uncapped duo Rhys Carre and Owen Lane have been included in a 42-man Wales squad that will begin preparations for this year’s World Cup.

Mo’unga inks new three-year deal

Talented flyhalf Richie Mo’unga has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for a further three years.

Bok World Cup jerseys: 1995 to 2019

We look at how the Springboks’ World Cup kit has evolved from 1995 to the jerseys to be worn at the 2019 tournament, set for September in Japan.

Gary Botha’s Perfect XV

The former Bok hooker selects a team of the best he played with and against for SA Rugby magazine.