O’Connell names five players set for Lions call-up

Ireland great Paul O’Connell has identified the five players he believes are ‘nailed on’ for British & Irish Lions selection for the tour of South Africa later this year.

England lose ground on Boks, ABs in rankings

England’s first defeat by Scotland at Twickenham since 1983 has cost them second place in the World Rugby Rankings, with the All Blacks now the closest team to South Africa.

Play of the Week: Dazzling Dupont

In a new segment by SARugbymag.co.za, the first Play of the Week award goes to France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont, who conjured up a magical performance against Italy.

Highlights: Wales survive late drama

Look back at the highlights of Wales’ dramatic 21-16 victory over a 14-man Ireland side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff this past Sunday.

Wales hold on to down 14-man Ireland

Wales scored two second half tries as they ground out a 21-16 victory against a 14-man Ireland side at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.

Jones: I accept responsibility for loss

England coach Eddie Jones has taken the blame for his side’s subpar performance in their historic loss to Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday.

Dupont-inspired France slay Italy

Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont put on an impressive show as France cruised to a 50-10 bonus-point victory over Italy in the opening game of the 2021 Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.

Deadline set for call on Lions tour

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.

Six Nations preview: Players to watch

SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of this year’s Six Nations tournament and highlights some of the players to watch.

Saffa duo pack down for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.