SA Rugby magazine

‘Better for players to be united’

A 21-day contract escape clause allowing for local players to explore overseas options may have made for some ‘nervous employers’, but was seen as part of the solution in ‘collective bargaining’ negotiations.

Roberts accepts end of Wales Test career

Stormers centre Jamie Roberts believes his international career is over and says he does not expect to make it into a Wales squad again.

Cheslin Kolbe scores in the World Cup final win over England

Freedom Day treat: Kolbe’s magic moment

SuperSport‘s Freedom Day programming will include a unique look back at the 2019 World Cup final. Here’s a teaser to a moment that will never be forgotten.

Kiwis eye Super Rugby shake-up

New Zealand Rugby and its five franchises are undertaking a complete review of the sustainability of the country’s Vodacom Super Rugby model.

Kotze’s agency clarifies contract situation

Centre Johnny Kotze’s management agency has released a statement following a report that he is set to opt out of his contract with the Vodacom Bulls.

From the mag: Alberts’ happy homecoming

Former Bok flank Willem Alberts wants to make the most of his final on-field stint with the Lions, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Super Rugby Rewind: Bulls thrash Chiefs (2009 final)

We rewind back to arguably the most dominant performance in Vodacom Super Rugby final history, when the Vodacom Bulls claimed their second title after thumping the Chiefs at Loftus Versfeld. Watch the extended match highlights here.

Pay cuts confirmed for SA rugby

A finalised deal for the SA rugby industry is set to see players contributing 12.5% to a wide-ranging plan to cut up to R1 billion from its budget over the next eight months.

Pierre Schoeman of Edinburgh lifts up the post pads during the match against Munster during the Guinness PRO14 Round 7 match between Munster and Edinburgh

Pro14 under threat amid coronavirus

The future financial stability of the Pro14 competition could be threatened by the possible withdrawal of a lucrative investor in the times of the coronavirus.