Into the Lions’ den? Don’t discount Boks

Even if the Boks face the B&I Lions in the UK and Ireland this July, they shouldn’t be written off, ventures ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Now heavyweight investors eye share of SA Rugby

Following private equity firm CVC’s 14% acquisition of Six Nations Rugby, it is reported they are in talks to acquire a share of SA Rugby.

Ins and outs of the Varsity Cup bio-bubble

The Varsity Cup and Varsity Shield have a different feel to them this year as they will take place in a secure bio-bubble called the FNB Varsity Village. Here’s everything you need to know …

Six Nations confirms R7.6bn investment

Six Nations Rugby and private-equity firm CVC have announced a strategic long-term partnership with the firm acquiring a 14% stake in the Six Nations for R7.6 billion.

Watch: Saffas try-scorers from Japan’s Top League

Plenty of Saffas abroad crossed the whitewash in the third round of Japan’s Top League. Springboks Makazole Mapimpi, Willie le Roux and Malcolm Marx were among those who dotted down.

Readers’ poll: Spies most lethal forward on the break

The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have picked Pierre Spies as the most dangerous Bok forward to release on the break.

Kolbe to fullback as readers boot Cullen, Robinson into touch

The ultimate back-three combination has no room for Christian Cullen or Jason Robinson, as voted for by SARugbymag.co.za‘s readers.

Highlights part 2: Saffas abroad impress

In the second part of this weekend’s highlights package, Saffas abroad continue to stand out in competitions around the world.

Highlights: Saffas abroad tearing it up

In the absence of any domestic rugby this weekend, South African players based abroad have been making their mark in competitions around the world.

Column: Akker’s road to redemption

After missing out on a chance to go to the Rugby World Cup in 2019, Akker van der Merwe is in a race against time to earn selection for the Lions series, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.