Watch: How rugby changed De Allende’s life

Springbok centre Damian de Allende explains how a tough decision to turn down a lucrative club rugby opportunity in order to play in the Varsity Cup changed his life forever.

Magic Moment: Willemse saves the day

In celebrating the best rugby moments of 2022, ZELIM NEL remembers how Damian Willemse came through in the clutch to extend South Africa’s home winning streak against Wales.

‘Evolved’ Stormers wary of wounded Lions

Dawie Snyman says the DHL Stormers respect the Lions’ ability to grind out wins away from home with the teams set to clash at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

Fourie: Lions must be slick to stop Stormers

The Lions must keep errors to a minimum against the DHL Stormers on Saturday to pull off another successful raid in Cape Town, says defence coach Jaque Fourie.

Watch: How rugby changed Bongi’s life

Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi explains how playing rugby with a stuffed bag on a patch of dirt in the Eastern Free State made him fall in love with a game that showed him the best side of life.

Team of the Year: Second row

In the second of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2022.

All Blacks exodus: Richie rich in Japan

New Zealand will soon lose a star playmaker, as well as an important member of the pack, as the latest moves to Japan’s League One were confirmed on Monday.

Lions lick wounds as Stormers eye payback

The Lions appear likely to be without a trio of key forwards, including captain Reinhard Nothnagel, in the upcoming clash against the DHL Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday.

Saffas Abroad: Benhard breaks Saracens’ run

Here’s a wrap of the South Africans playing in the French Top 14, Japanese Top League and Premiership, where Saracens surrendered their unbeaten run.

State of the URC: Coastal teams on the rise

Bonus-point wins for the DHL Stormers and Sharks have tightened up the race for the South African shield in the Vodacom United Championship.