Twitter reaction to Cecil Afrika’s retirement

Check out what former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Blitzbok great Cecil Afrika.

Kolisi documentary in the works

Roc Nation Sports president Michael Yormark says his agency didn’t sign Springbok captain Siya Kolisi because he is a star athlete but because of the man he is and what he stands for.

Lions to undergo medical testing

The Lions have announced that injured players will have to undergo medical testing this week to determine how their rehabilitation progressed during lockdown.

Afrika officially steps down from Blitzboks duty

SA Rugby has confirmed that Cecil Afrika has ended his celebrated 12-year sevens career after reaching a mutual agreement with the Blitzboks’ management.

Weekend on social media

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.

Rewind: Lima thumps Hougaard (2003)

Look back at Brian Lima’s memorable tackle on Derick Hougaard during the 2003 Rugby World Cup pool match between Samoa and the Springboks in Brisbane. Has there been a bigger hit in Test rugby?

Brown rehashes blame for Sunwolves’ demise

Former Sunwolves head coach Tony Brown has again suggested South African rugby had a ‘hateful’ role to play in the exit of the Japanese team from Vodacom Super Rugby.

Fans allowed to flood Aotearoa stadiums

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed that there will be no crowd limits at stadiums when Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa gets under way this weekend.

Gatland drops Lions captaincy hints

British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has hinted English lock Maro Itoje is in the running to captain the side during next year’s tour to South Africa.

Boks in plans for eight-team festival

Reports from the UK suggest that the Springboks and Japan are in the plans for an eight-team Festival of Rugby with the Six Nations.