Five top moments of 2018

CRAIG LEWIS looks back at five memorable moments from the 2018 rugby season.

Cheika to report to Johnson

Scott Johnson will become Rugby Australia’s director of rugby after next year’s Six Nations tournament, with Michael Cheika staying on as Wallabies coach.

Overseas Boks remain on Rassie’s radar

Bismarck du Plessis and Frans Steyn are among five overseas-based Springboks still in contention for next year’s World Cup squad.

Boks to face Japan in World Cup warm-up

The Springboks will play a Test against Japan in Japan on Friday 6 September 2019 as part of their World Cup preparations.

Cheika to survive Wallabies axe

Michael Cheika will reportedly keep his job as Wallabies coach, but have his powers seriously curtailed.

Du Toit takes game to next level

Pieter-Steph du Toit raised his game in 2018  but could become even better, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Watch: Hansen on All Blacks future

Steve Hansen talks about his decision to step down as All Blacks coach after the 2019 World Cup.

Hansen to step down after World Cup

Steve Hansen will step down as All Blacks head coach after the 2019 World Cup.

Watch: On the Record with Rassie

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus sat down with SuperSport’s Matthew Pearce to discuss all the trials and tribulations of his first season at the helm.

Papier’s a raw gem

Embrose Papier’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down, writes CRAIG LEWIS.