Covid-19 shock waves set rugby on new course

The coronavirus crisis is forcing players and stakeholders to make changes that will transform the game as we know it, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Editor’s picks: Top content from the week

As we enter the second half of the 35-day lockdown, editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces of content from the week that was.

RWC memory: Boks’ 2007 masterclass

In the next instalment of a series looking at our favourite World Cup memories, CRAIG LEWIS recalls the Springboks’ 36-0 annihilation of England at the 2007 World Cup.

RWC memory: Rossouw’s timely tackle

In the next instalment of a series looking at our favourite World Cup memories, JON CARDINELLI recalls Danie Rossouw’s try-saving tackle on Mark Cueto in the 2007 final.

My most memorable performance: Beast vs Vickery (2009)

In the final instalment of an article series from the SA Rugby magazine team, CRAIG LEWIS reflects on Beast Mtawarira’s demolition of Phil Vickery in the first Test of the 2009 series against the British & Lions.

RWC memory: Duane’s glorious offload

In the second instalment of a series looking at our favourite World Cup memories, MARIETTE ADAMS relives Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen’s magic moment in 2015.

Editor’s picks: Top weekend content

Although there was no live action over the weekend, there was still plenty of compelling rugby content. Editor CRAIG LEWIS picks five top pieces to catch up on.

Thinking inside the box

Rugby unions are under pressure to generate creative solutions to financial and player management problems like never before, writes JON CARDINELLI.

Notshe’s stepping up

Sikhumbuzo Notshe’s revival at the Sharks is entirely self-driven, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in the latest SA Rugby magazine.

Human nurture

Rugby, especially at schoolboy level, has a culture problem, not a drug problem, writes RYAN VREDE.