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South Africa's wing Makazole Mapimpi is congratulated by South Africa's centre Lukhanyo Am (R) after scoring a try during the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup. World Rugby final match between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama on November 2, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) (Photo by KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images)

World Rugby confirms mid-year Test schedule

A strong revised programme of men’s Test matches is set to take place in July after all unions and World Rugby agreed on an amended schedule within the existing window.

Boks’ status as world’s best ripped apart as ‘illusion’

The Springboks’ status as the best Test team in the world and their preparation for the British & Irish Lions series have been called into question.

Springboks replacements Malcolm Marx and Steven Kitshoff

Bok watch: Players hitting form at right time

Here’s a closer look at how the Springbok players are performing in leagues around the world in the lead-up to the much-anticipated three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions.

Boks to play two warm-up Tests for Lions series

The Springboks will make their much-anticipated return to international action in two July Test matches to warm up for the British & Irish Lions series.

SA rugby mourns as former NWU captain passes

Former North-West University captain and Leopards loose forward Tiaan Bezuidenhout tragically died in a car accident this past Saturday.

Stander is Gatland’s biggest miss

The results are in, and SARugbymag.co.za readers have decided that Ireland loose forward CJ Stander is the most valuable player left out of Warren Gatland’s British & Irish Lions squad.

Ben O'Keefe captain's challenge yelow card

NZ, Australia bin captain’s challenge

The controversial captain’s challenge law innovation that has been utilised in Super Rugby Aotearoa will not be retained new trans-Tasman competition.

White concerned about ‘frustrating’ captain’s call

Bulls head coach Jake White has aired his concerns over the law that allows captains to review a try-scoring incident or foul play in the Rainbow Cup SA.

Calls for fan attendance during Lions tour intensify

SA Rugby and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have officially asked the national Covid-19 ministerial advisory committee to consider filling stadiums up to at least 50% capacity during the 2021 British & Irish Lions series.