The death of legendary All Blacks winger Stu Wilson has sparked reflection on a golden era of Springbok–All Blacks rivalry, and reignited debate over what rugby has lost in outlawing rucking, writes MARK KEOHANE. The post Police rucks with boots, not TMO appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
A key mission for the Springboks this season is to continue broadening their squad depth, while keeping a winning culture in the team.
Rassie Erasmus notes Cobus Wiese’s physical edge and versatility as key reasons behind the Vodacom Bulls star’s return to the Springbok setup. The post Bok boss rates Bulls blaster appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has clear objectives for the 2025 Test season, with the 2027 World Cup in mind. The post Rassie: Balance key for Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Juarno Augustus won't be considered for the Springboks' Tests against Italy and Georgia in July. The post ‘Technical’ roadblock delays Trokkie’s Bok dream appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
On 15 June in 2013, Siya Kolisi made his first Test rugby appearance in a Man of the Match performance for the Springboks against Scotland in Nelspruit. The post On this day: Kolisi’s starring Bok debut appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman reflect on Leinster’s defensive prowess and physicality after a convincing win against the @Vodacom Bulls to secure their maiden #URC title. The post How Jacques, Snyman shut out the Herd appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Leinster captain Jack Conan says winning the United Rugby Championship helps his side to "silence a few critics".
Leinster win the United Rugby Championship for the first time since 2021 as they produced a dominant display to beat Bulls 32-7 at Croke Park.
URC final: Leinster 32-7 Bulls Departing New Zealander Barrett scores 13th-minute try Leinster lifted their first trophy since 2021 after a convincing 32-7 United Rugby Championship final win over the Bulls at Croke Park on Saturday. The wet weather failed to deter an attendance of 46,127 – a record for a league decider in Ireland – as Leinster became the first table-topping team to win the title in the URC era. Despite Jamison Gibson-Park’s pre-match withdrawal, Leinster roared into a 19-0 half-time lead with tries from Jack Conan, Jordie Barrett and Josh van der Flier. Continue reading...
The Chiefs reached a third successive Super Rugby Pacific final after Damian McKenzie punished the Brumbies for their indiscipline on Saturday. The post McKenzie kicks Chiefs into Super Rugby final appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Springbok legend Frans Steyn has criticised the current scheduling and travel demands for South African teams in the Vodacom URC and EPCR competitions. The post Super Rugby fan Frans slams ‘stupid’ calendar appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Having previously swapped rugby union for NFL, Wade shares his excitement for a fresh challenge after a ‘humbling’ start to life in rugby league For a man who has done it all in rugby union and experienced the bright lights of the NFL, the glint in Christian Wade’s eye when asked what drew him to a new challenge with Wigan suggests this was an opportunity he couldn’t miss. It has been some fortnight for one of the Premiership’s all-time greats. His farewell appearance for Gloucester – and perhaps in rugby union altogether – ended with victory against Northampton and two tries. The second of those was a sensational long-range finish in the dying embers of that game which would have caught the eye of any Wigan supporters keenly checking out what their new signing is capable of. Continue reading...
More than half of Scotland women's team face being unemployed after this summer's Rugby World Cup, a squad representative has claimed.
Chris and Ugo look ahead to the Premiership final between Bath and Leicester.