Scrappy Hurricanes stutter past Rebels
Julian Savea scored a try double as the Hurricanes blustered to a scrappy 35-13 win against the Rebels in Wellington on Friday.
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Sharks coach: Mapimpi’s been amazing
Makazole Mapimpi is expected to return to action for the Sharks in the clash with the Lions on 5 June, and coach Sean Everitt says ‘it’s a pleasure’ to have him back, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
SA Rugby’s contracting model: The facts and figures
South African rugby’s contracting model has required some creative thinking when it comes to assembling the best squad, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.
Playing selector: Picking an alternative SA A side
A South Africa A side is set to take on the British & Irish Lions on 14 July. Editor CRAIG LEWIS turns selector and picks a team to face the tourists.
Kolbe reveals nerves, excitement for Champions Cup final
Cheslin Kolbe admits he is strangely feeling more nervous ahead of this weekend’s Champions Cup final than he did before the 2019 World Cup title decider.
Thousands of fans confirmed for B&I Lions-Japan clash
The British & Irish Lions have confirmed the 1888 Cup match against Japan at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday, 26 June will welcome a crowd of 16,500 supporters.
Stormers boosted for clash with Sharks
The Stormers have been bolstered by the return of a number of key players for their PRO14 Rainbow Cup SA match against the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.
Roux: South Africans know how to make a plan
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux says there was good reason to move ‘heaven and earth’ to ensure the British & Irish Lions tour received the go ahead, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Which Bok heavies tamed the Lions most effectively?
In the first part of a new series, we ask you to rate which front rowers from the last two series against the British & Irish Lions were the most valuable to the Bok cause.
All Blacks to play Fiji, Tonga in July
The All Blacks will play Fiji and Tonga in July after the Test schedule was rejigged because of the coronavirus pandemic, New Zealand Rugby announced Monday.
