Jon Cardinelli

Jon Cardinelli

Quality coaching still matters

England’s success under Eddie Jones proves that Test teams are more than just the product of a national system. South African rugby would do well to take note, writes JON CARDINELLI.

England power to perfect finish

Jonathan Joseph scored a brace as England beat Australia 37-21 at Twickenham and finished the 2016 season unbeaten. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Youngs sparked England win

Ben Youngs's sharp tactical kicking and decision-making paved the way for England's win over Australia, according to SARugbymag.co.za's Opta-powered stats.

RFU suit slammed for sexism

John Spencer, the man next in line to be RFU president, has come in for criticism after making a sexist remark about Princess Charlene of Monaco.

Coetzee: Overseas Boks unfit

Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has called for the better management of South African players based at overseas clubs.

Denial to stall Bok progress

Allister Coetzee as well as the suits at SA Rugby must be held accountable for the Springboks’ worst season in the professional era, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Clueless Boks crash and burn

Allister Coetzee’s Springboks went down 27-13 to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday and ended their 2016 season with the worst South African win record in the professional era. JON CARDINELLI reports.

All Blacks outlast France

The All Blacks moved up a gear in the second half to beat France 24-19 in Paris on Saturday.

Scotland fire then fade

Scotland scored six tries in their 43-16 win over Georgia in Kilmarnock on Saturday.

Bok trio to debut in Cardiff

Winger Jamba Ulengo, centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg, and flank Uzair Cassiem will make their Test debuts for the Springboks against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.