Barritt: Saracens moulded me from boy to man
Former Sharks centre Brad Barritt has shared an emotional farewell message after featuring in his final match for English club Saracens.
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Watch: Japan’s journey to ‘Brighton Miracle’
Check out part one of this fascinating video analysis from Squidge Rugby, showcasing Japan’s progression under Eddie Jones on the road to a famous World Cup victory over the Boks.
‘Kolbe has proven what’s possible’
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick says a player like Cheslin Kolbe should serve as an inspiration for aspiring sevens players who have made the transition to fifteens, writes CRAIG LEWIS.
Another D-day looms for Cheetahs
The Cheetahs board will meet on Friday to determine whether to ‘abide by the outcome of Tuesday’s Saru meeting or to go the legal route’. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Oupa withdrawn after positive Covid-19 test
Springbok forward Oupa Mohoje was withdrawn from consideration for this Saturday’s Springbok Showdown after testing positive for Covid-19, although he is asymptomatic.
Mvovo to provide cover for Sharks
The Sharks have called veteran Lwazi Mvovo out of ‘retirement’ in order to help provide injury cover in the back three.
‘Playing in South Africa a great challenge’
All Blacks stars Sam Cane and Aaron Smith agree it will be a ‘shame’ to no longer play against South African teams in Vodacom Super Rugby.
‘NZR on the back foot now’
New Zealand scribe Marc Hinton believes Kiwi powerbrokers could be ‘stuck in a negotiating room on their lonesome’ after Sanzaar relationships have soured.
Sanzaar relationships at ‘lowest ebb’
In an appearance on New Zealand’s popular show ‘The Breakdown’, Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan revealed the ‘messy’ nature of some of the negotiations around the Rugby Championship.
Northern competitions close to ‘Test level’
Earlier this week, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus shared some of the prospective benefits of more South African teams playing in the northern hemisphere.
