‘B&I Lions series offers old-school tour’
England lock George Kruis reflects on defeat by the Springboks in the World Cup final, while touching on what will make next year’s British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa so special.
Rugby’s ‘Ferrari’ calls it quits
Japan speedster Kenki Fukuoka will reportedly waive the opportunity to compete in rugby sevens at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in order to pursue a medical career.
Jones: Coaching stints in Wales benefited Hansen, Henry
Eddie Jones believes coaching stints in Wales helped former All Blacks coaches Graham Henry and Steve Hansen turn the team into back-to-back World Cup champions.
European clubs to thwart plans for global season?
Europe’s top rugby clubs could oppose plans for a global season, according to a report in the Times.
All Blacks lock in Blues captain
New Zealand Rugby has secured the key signature of All Blacks lock and Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu until the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Rewind: Springboks vs Saracens (2009)
Look back at the full match replay of the midweek match between the Springboks and Saracens at Wembley stadium in 2009, with the likes of Schalk Brits, Ethienne Reyneke, Brad Barritt, Neil de Kock, Derick Hougaard and Wikus van Heerden turning out for the English club.
England lock: CBD product has real benefits
England lock George Kruis provides insight into fourfivecbd, a company he co-founded with former Saracens teammate Dominic Day, seeking to find an effective natural supplement to aid their active lifestyles.
Watch: Breaking Chains with Warrick Gelant
Following his recent contract extension with the Vodacom Bulls, Cornal Hendricks opens up about being forced into early retirement – after being diagnosed with a serious heart condition towards the end of 2015 – and then returning to rugby … all on Stormers fullback Warrick Gelant’s ‘Breaking Chains’ vodcast series.
Gatland: Now or never for global calendar
British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland says if a global rugby calendar cannot be agreed now, it never will be.
Rewind: Boks vs B&I Lions (3rd Test 1997)
Tries from Joost van der Westhuizen, Percy Montgomery, Andre Snyman and Pieter Rossouw helped the Springboks to a 35-16 victory over the British & Irish Lions at Ellis Park during their 1997 tour to South Africa.
