Lood to coach in Springbok showdown

Lood de Jager and Ivan van Zyl have been called up to the Green and Gold squads, as a coach and scrumhalf replacement respectively, for the Springbok showdown on Saturday.

Domestic tournaments overhauled

SA Rugby has unveiled the formats for its 2021 domestic competition and Currie Cup as voted for at its special general meeting on Tuesday.

Nonu heads back to Toulon

Former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu has rejoined Toulon two years after leaving the French club.

Watch: Xaba fires for Stormers

Stormers flank Nama Xaba was impressive during this past weekend’s Super Fan Saturday victory over the Lions at Loftus, with the former Ikeys captain particularly effective at the breakdown.

Saffas Abroad: Kolbe stars despite defeat

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the semi-finals of the European Champions Cup.

Saffas Abroad: Quartet’s Challenge Cup efforts in vain

SARugbymag.co.za looks back at the South African players who featured for their respective clubs in the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup.

Cheetahs could go to court

The Cheetahs have hired a high-profile advocate as they consider taking legal action should they lose their PRO14 status.

Excited Bok Green and Gold squads assemble

A buzz of excitement filled the Springbok Green and Gold squads in Cape Town on Sunday as the players arrived at camp to begin their preparations for the Springbok Showdown at Newlands on Saturday.

Watch: Chasing the Sun teaser

With the premiere date of Chasing the Sun only a few days away, check out this clip from the emotional five-part documentary series about the Springboks’ 2019 World Cup triumph.

Watch: Stormers happy to have held on against Lions

John Dobson says his Stormers side showed impressive character to hold on for a 34-21 win over the Lions in their Vodacom SuperFan clash on Saturday.