‘Du Plessis ahead of his time as coach’

Carel Du Plessis – better known as the Prince of Wings – was ahead of his time as a coach and would’ve fared better in the modern game, says former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel.

Nkosi staying fit and making music

Springbok and Sharks wing Sbu Nkosi is strictly sticking to his fitness regime while also dabbling in the arts while at home during the lockdown.

Flashback Friday: Ellison’s exceptional assist

With the Vodacom Super Rugby season on an indefinite break, we take a look back at former Highlanders centre Tamati Ellison’s incredible try assist against the Crusaders in 2013.

Bok Rewind: Montgomery fools All Blacks (1997)

Check out Percy Montgomery’s opportunistic try against the All Blacks during the 1997 Tri-Nations series, when the former Springbok fullback – playing at outside centre on the day – sent up a high ball before regathering from a fortuitous bounce to score.

RA throw support behind Castle

Rugby Australia chairperson Paul McLean has slammed the ‘dark forces’ that made life difficult for outgoing CEO Raelene Castle.

Ndungane brothers do their bit for home village

Retired Springbok wings Akona and Odwa Ndungane have brought relief to their home village in the Eastern Cape with groceries for local families.

Watch: Overseas stars discuss array of topics

Wales and England locks Dominic Day and George Kruis discuss their unique company, while the latter touches on England’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign.

White pessimistic about Super restart

New Vodacom Bulls director of rugby Jake White does not see Super Rugby continuing this year with the competition still very much in the Covid-19 enforced suspension.

10 points: Woodward’s plan to save rugby

Former England coach Sir Clive Woodward has issued an emphatic plea for rugby’s world leaders to make an informed choice about the future of the game.

Blues, Chiefs let go of staff

New Zealand’s ailing Vodacom Super Rugby franchises were hit with more job losses with the Blues and Chiefs confirming redundancies.