SA’s Super Rugby return unlikely – Marinos

Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos believes the possibility of any South African franchises ever rejoining Vodacom Super Rugby is slim to none.

Planned hit-out crucial for Sevens Academy

SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach Sandile Ngcobo says the planned sevens tournaments for 2021 will bring a sense of anticipation and relief, allowing teams to measure the progress they’ve made this year.

Watch: Am to continue as Sharks captain

Sharks CEO Eduard Coetzee has confirmed Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi will not captain the team after joining from Western Province.

Lions mourn Manyike

The Lions have put out a statement expressing sincerest condolences following news of the passing of former junior player Muzi Manyike.

JdV: Willis injury gave me flashbacks

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers says it will be difficult to impose better player safety protocols without jeopardising the quality of the rugby product.

Saffas Abroad: Rhule, Kolbe, Kockott fire

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the French Top 14 this past weekend.

Top refs divided over May try

Nigel Owens and Jonathan Kaplan have differing views as to whether England wing Jonny May’s acrobatic try against Italy should have been awarded.

Cheetahs line up move for Orie

The Cheetahs have reportedly made an attractive offer to secure the services of departing Lions lock Marvin Orie.

England bounce back at Twickenham

Jonny May scored a spectacular try as England recorded a 41-18 bonus-point victory over Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.

Ireland lose key trio to injury

Ireland will be without Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray, James Ryan and Peter O’Mahony for Sunday’s Six Nations clash against France in Dublin.