Pichot steps down from World Rugby
Agustin Pichot has resigned from World Rugby following his narrow loss to Bill Beaumont in the race to be chairman of the governing body.
Kriel wouldn’t change World Cup script
Jesse Kriel ranks South Africa’s World Cup triumph as the highlight of his career in spite of the tournament-ending injury he sustained ahead of the playoffs. JON CARDINELLI reports.
Part 2: Venter on anxiety, lessons learned
In the second snippet of a feature from the latest SA Rugby magazine, former Springbok AJ Venter opens up on transitioning to life after rugby, his recovery from an anxiety attack and what he’s learned.
Kwagga: Bok squad spirit was amazing
World Cup-winning flank Kwagga Smith says the national coaches were ‘extremely honest’ about what was expected of him in order to make it into the Springbok squad, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Beaumont to hand Japan tier-1 status
World Rugby is set to certify Japan as a tier-one rugby nation following the Brave Blossoms successful run at the 2019 World Cup.
Steyn eyes Lions series
Frans Steyn has highlighted the difference in his awareness and appreciation of the Boks’ 2007 and 2019 World Cup wins, and his hopes of facing the 2021 Lions next year.
English club snap up Bok fitness guru
The Springboks’ former head of athletic performance, Aled Walters, has officially joined English club the Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020-21 season.
Springboks defence a ‘high-risk, high-reward’ system
SA Schools coach and defence specialist Katleho Lynch says coaches need to fully understand the fundamentals behind the Springboks’ successful press defence before trying to replicate it. DYLAN JACK reports.
Odwa: Joy to see Mapimpi fulfil potential
Former Springbok wing Odwa Ndungane believes World Cup-winner Makazole Mapimpi has the temperament and talent to continue excelling at the highest level, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
‘Mapimpi and other RWC winners are an inspiration’
Former Bok wing Odwa Ndungane chats to editor Craig Lewis about the hotbed of talent in the Eastern Cape and how young kids have been inspired by the success of World Cup-winning Boks such as Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am.
