Dylan Jack

Team of the Year: Halfbacks

In the fourth of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 24:Springbok front row scrumming during the Castle Lager Lions Series 1st Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Watch: How the Boks bounced back to level Lions series

Rewind and relive the tension as the Springboks came from behind to beat the British & Irish Lions in the second Test of the series in Cape Town.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alfio Guarise/LiveMedia/Shutterstock (12465598p) Stormers Celebrates try United Rugby Championship match Benetton Rugby vs DHL Stormers, Treviso, Italy - 25 Sep 2021

URC: Stormers given 50% chance of reaching playoffs

As the Vodacom United Rugby Championship sides prepare for the festive schedule, the URC StatMaster has forecasted which eight teams could contest the playoffs later this season.

HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 08: Sevu Reece of the Crusaders gets past Damian McKenzie of the Chiefs to score a try during the round 2 Super Rugby match between the Chiefs and the Crusaders at FMG Stadium on February 08, 2020 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Michael Bradley/Getty Images)

Super Rugby draw revised to delay trans-Tasman travel

The Super Rugby draw for next year has been revised to delay trans-Tasman travel for as long as possible and minimise potential disruption from Covid-19 restrictions, competition organisers said Thursday.

Magic Moment: Kolbe replicates World Cup heroics

In a series celebrating the best rugby moments of 2021, DYLAN JACK looks back at Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliance in the British & Irish Lions series.

Kiwi champion to assist Boks in 2022?

Fans have had a say on who should be recruited to reinforce the Springboks management team in 2022, one year out from the World Cup title defence in France.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 04: Dai Young, Director of Rugby at Cardiff looks on ahead of the pre season friendly between Harlequins and Cardiff Blues at the Twickenham Stoop on September 04, 2021 in London, England.

Cardiff boss: We need ‘convincing’ to return to South Africa

Director of rugby Dai Young has concerns over Cardiff returning to South Africa after their last attempt to play Vodacom United Rugby Championship matches led to a long quarantine for players and staff.

Eddie Jones greets Rassie Erasmus prior to the second test match between South Africa and England at Toyota Stadium on June 16, 2018 in Bloemfontein

Jones: Rassie correct, but disrespectful

England coach Eddie Jones has shared his views on Rassie Erasmus following his controversial critique of Australian referee Nic Berry during the first Test between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions.