semi-final

Perenara to break Hurricanes record

TJ Perenara will become the most-capped Hurricanes player in history when he starts against the Crusaders in the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final.

Robertson backs same Crusaders combo

Robertson backs same Crusaders combo

The Crusaders side is unchanged for the Vodacom Super Rugby semi-final against the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

Lions wing Aphiwe Dyantyi

Lions rebound to book final place

The Lions fought back from 14-0 down to beat the Waratahs 44-26 in Johannesburg and secure their spot in the Super Rugby final. JON CARDINELLI reports.

Preview: Lions vs Waratahs

JON CARDINELLI looks ahead to the Super Rugby semi-final in Johannesburg.

Hurricanes set for All Blacks boost

All Blacks flank Ardie Savea may make his return for the Hurricanes in the semi-final against the Crusaders if he passes a fitness test this week.

Sevens’ party falls flat

World Rugby shouldn’t have messed with a winning sevens formula, writes SIMON...

Draining format clogs Blitzboks’ blockage

A protracted schedule took the wind out of South Africa's sails at...

England cut Eddie, Razor to stop the bleeding

England have made the rash decision to part ways with coach Eddie...

Rassie ref hom in die rooi

Rassie Erasmus is hardly the embarrassment that some are making him out...

Cut and paste Kurt-Lee for Kolbe

Kurt-Lee Arendse ticks all the right boxes to replace the injured Cheslin...

Rassie auditions for England job

Rassie Erasmus has made the most calculated of public job applications to...

Boks need to make mentality adjustment

The Springboks need to lose their underdog mentality, writes SIMNIKIWE XABANISA in...

Kolbe’s worth every penny

Cheslin Kolbe’s big-money move to Toulon should be welcomed as a massive...

‘Bok gameplan, when executed correctly, is hard to match’

The opportunity to play against the All Blacks is a career highlight...

Five key areas the Boks need to dominate for first victory

SA Rugby magazine highlights five crucial areas the Boks will need to...

Top six: Best and worst foreign imports

SARugbymag.co.za identifies six of the best and worst foreign players to play...

Column: When context is needed

As highlighted by the Argentina controversy, ‘cancel culture’ needs a spoonful of...

Dark cloud hangs over WP Rugby

The problems at Western Province Rugby are layered, and everyone involved needs...

From the mag: Foreign Favourites

As Vodacom Super Rugby turned 25 this year, JON CARDINELLI picks an...

Bulls rookies to watch

After a massive exodus of players the Vodacom Bulls will be eager...

Analysis: The new suffocate-and-strangle game

For the Boks to emerge as World Cup winners, they need to...