Lions power into Currie Cup final

The Golden Lions powered into the final of the Currie Cup after defeating Griquas 34-19 in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Fiji down Tonga in fiery affair, Samoa win big

Fiji beat Tonga 29-19 and Samoa took down the New Zealand Heartland XV 36-19 in their respective World Cup warm-ups on Saturday.

‘I was under a lot of pressure’

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has hinted that he was worried about proving his fitness in time to make the World cup squad.

Complex road ahead for Dyantyi

Sports scientist, Dr Ross Tucker, provides insight into the nature of Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample returning an adverse finding.

Dyantyi doping: What was discovered

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the three banned substances that Springbok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi tested positive for, and which could see him face a ban for as many as four years.

Part 2: ‘Four contenders for World Cup’

The Money Man and Head of IOL Sport, Mark Keohane, discuss which country has the best chance to hoist the William Webb Ellis trophy on 2 November in Japan.

Watch: Springbok press conference

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi chatted to the media one last time before the squad travels to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

What next for Dyantyi?

Bok wing Aphiwe Dyantyi has a number of options to consider following confirmation that his B-sample had tested positive for banned substances.

Erasmus: ‘All Blacks the team to beat’

Rassie Erasmus says that, considering the depth and experience in the All Blacks’ squad, the reigning champs remain the team to beat at the World Cup.

Dyantyi’s B-sample comes back positive

The South African Institute for Drug Free Sport has confirmed that Aphiwe Dyantyi’s B-sample has tested positive for banned substances.