SA Rugby magazine

Cruden benched for injury-hit Chiefs

Chiefs coach Warren Gatland has backed 21-year-old Kaleb Trask to start ahead of Aaron Cruden in their Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa opener against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Saturday.

Laser beams to monitor offside line?

World Rugby executive committee member Brett Robinson says the organisation is investigating whether laser beams could be used to police the offside line.

JOHANNESBURG - JUNE 10: Chester Williams of South Africa runs with the ball during the 1995 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final match between South Africa and Western Samoa held on June 10, 1995 at Ellis Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa won the match 42-14. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Rewind: Williams scores four vs Samoa (1995)

On this day, 25 years ago, the late great Springbok wing Chester Williams scored four tries against Western Samoa in the quarter-final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup – his first match at the tournament.

Watch: Louw on joining Quins

Ahead of his move to Harlequins, Springbok prop Wilco Louw chats about training on the farm during lockdown, being coached by Welsh great Adam Jones and braaiing with Andre Esterhuizen upon his arrival in England.

English Players' / Harlequins prop and RPA chairman Mark Lambert

English players’ union to fight salary cap decision

Harlequins prop and Rugby Players’ Association chairman Mark Lambert says players were not consulted over the plans to reduce the salary cap.

Vermeulen yet to chat with Jake White

Springbok and Vodacom Bulls No 8 Duane Vermeulen has revealed some logistical challenges facing the franchises during lockdown.

Best of YouTube: Owen Farrell – A defensive masterclass?

Check out this clip from popular rugby YouTuber Andrew Forde which showcases England captain Owen Farrell’s defensive ‘technique’.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: The Sunwolves players look dejected after a Brumbies try during the round six Super Rugby match between the Sunwolves and the Brumbies at WIN Stadium on March 06, 2020 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Marinos speaks out on Sunwolves’ exit

Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos says there were just too many barriers to overcome with regard to the Sunwolves’ proposed continued participation in Vodacom Super Rugby.

Sanzaar boss lauds return of top-level rugby

Sanzaar CEO Andy Marinos has praised New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia for successfully reconstructing their respective domestic Vodacom Super Rugby seasons amid the coronavirus pandemic.