Erasmus: Next year holds much promise

SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has encouraged schoolboy players, especially matrics, to not lose sight of their ambitions following the cancellation of the youth rugby season.

Marinos: Critical that Rugby Champs takes place

Sanzaar chief executive Andy Marinos says it is critical for the well-being of all four member nations that the Rugby Championship goes ahead in some form in 2020.

Premiership unhappy with Rugby Champs window

Premiership Rugby has criticised World Rugby’s ‘unilateral decision’ to hold extra Test matches – including the Rugby Championship – during December.

Watch: Kolisi talks RWC, Rassie and BLM

On the latest ‘Use it or Lose it’ show, Siya Kolisi explains why he felt compelled to tell ‘his story’ in a video addressing the Black Lives Matter movement.

Watch: The countdown is on – 2021 B&I Lions Tour

With exactly a year to go until the first Test between the Springboks and the British & Irish Lions, check out this promo clip encouraging fans to register for tickets.

Watch: SA Rugby Mag’s tribute to Kaunda

Following his passing earlier this week, we pay tribute to late SuperSport broadcaster Kaunda Ntunja with a selection of some of his memorable moments of commentary.

Nienaber: Lions will have their ducks in a row

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber expects the coaching continuity and experience of Warren Gatland to pose a massive challenge during next year’s British & Irish Lions tour.

Chiliboy’s appeal based on ‘errors and forged evidence’

Disgraced ex-Bok Chiliboy Ralepelle has indicated that his appeal on his eight-year ban for substance abuse is based on irregularities during the testing process and evidence tampering.

Watch: NZR boss on Super Rugby, Rugby Champs

On Sky Sports’ weekly show, ‘The Breakdown’, New Zealand Rugby CEO Mark Robinson chats about establishing a new Trans-Tasman competition in 2021 – which would exclude South African teams and include a Pacific Island team – and preparations for the Rugby Championship later this year.

World Rugby rubbishes bribery allegations

World Rugby has emphatically refuted claims alleging bribery and corruption in the federation’s recent election process and other governance matters.