Winning big: Views from RWC-winning Springbok captains
Players of all shapes and sizes, at different points in their careers, and in a multitude of positions, have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup, but greatness has been bestowed on all eight Rugby World Cup-winning captains.
COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New life in lockdown for AJ Jacobs
SA Rugby National Panel referee AJ Jacobs has slotted into life in lockdown with ease, with home DIY tasks, personal training sessions and cooking challenges keeping him occupied when he is not analysing match clips and participating in online conferences.
@RassieRugby on the pros and cons of Social Media
Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, “shocked” fans and the media alike a few months ago when he posted a video on Twitter from the inner sanctums of the Springbok change room.
World Rugby law amendment - scoring against the posts
World Rugby has announced that, with immediate effect, it will no longer be possible to score a try by grounding the ball against the post protector.
COVID-19 Diaries Part 34: New routines during lockdown
Life in lockdown has taken some getting used to for SA Rugby referee Cwengile Jadezweni, who has found himself growing his hair and training with bricks in between the key learnings on their weekly online refereeing conferences.
Isuzu Southern Kings look ahead in high spirits
Rob Kempson says the Isuzu Southern Kings are prepared for any eventually regarding the competition structure for the rest of the season, and that they are in high spirits as they look to continue building and improving.
Blue Bulls Company appoint Rathbone as new CEO
The Bulls confirmed on Friday that current Managing Director of Ellis Park Stadium (Pty) Ltd, Edgar Rathbone, will be taking over the reigns as CEO of the Blue Bulls Company (Pty) Ltd, following the resignation of Alfons Meyer.
Hear from Branco, Jacques and Aled
The second episode of the SA Rugby Podcast is out, with Blitzbok Branco du Preez talking about what it takes to wrestle victory from the jaws of defeat, while we also hear from Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and Aled Walters.
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Crusaders scrape through
It was a thriller in Pretoria as the defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions, the Crusaders from New Zealand, snuck through by 30-28 against a Vodacom Bulls team that was struggling back in 1999.
Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Chiefs beat Sharks in 07
The high-flying Cell C Sharks, en route to topping the table in 2007, launched a late charge which wasn't enough as they went down by 35-27 to the Chiefs in a great Vodacom Super Rugby match in Hamilton.