Fiji triumph, Blitzboks secure Olympic spot

Fiji beat Australia 43-7 to win the Cup final at the London Sevens, while the Blitzboks ensured that they will automatically qualify for the Olympics despite a disappointing finish on Sunday.

Sanzaar powerless to stop late changes

The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up some of the interesting snippets of news making headlines around the world.

Smith joins New Zealand exodus

All Blacks outside back Ben Smith has confirmed he will be leaving New Zealand for France at the end of 2019.

Du Preez: Sharks need mindset change

Sharks flyhalf Robert du Preez says the team can’t afford to lift itself only for matches against New Zealand opposition this year.

Test teams (Week 3)

The Test teams for Saturday’s matches as they are announced.

Preview: Japan vs All Blacks

The selection of an experimental All Blacks side will provide further insight into New Zealand’s player depth in Tokyo this Saturday, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Auckland break New Zealand Cup drought

Auckland lifted the New Zealand Cup after claiming a 40-33 extra-time win over Canterbury in the final at Eden Park on Saturday.

Ioane brothers ink long-term deals

Rieko and Akira Ioane have both signed long-term contracts with New Zealand Rugby.

Rassie: Boks targeted Wellington Test

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says beating the All Blacks in Wellington was one of the team’s prime targets before the season started.

Wallabies experience helped Ledesma

Argentina coach Mario Ledesma says he benefitted from his time as an assistant coach with the Wallabies.