Dylan Jack

Cheetahs and Lions play to high-scoring draw

The Cheetahs and Lions shared the Currie Cup spoils in a 12-try shootout in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

Maybe Test rugby is not for you

The media reaction to an epic British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa suggests that many rugby pundits are out of touch with the game, writes ZELIM NEL.

Kolbe stunner ranks as readers’ favourite moment

Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliant try in the third Test against the British & Irish Lions was voted as the most-enjoyed moment from the series.

Jantjies settled in Springbok role

Springbok flyhalf Elton Jantjies has opened up on his role within the team after being named to start in Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina.

Rugby Union - First Test - South Africa v British and Irish Lions - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - July 24, 2021 South Africa's Kwagga Smith in action

Nienaber defends Boks style of play

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has fired back at criticism of his team’s style of play, saying rugby would be boring if every team played the same way. DYLAN JACK reports.

Reminder: Red-card replacements among Rugby Champs law trials

The 50:22 kicking adaptation and 20-minute red card are among the law trials that will be implemented during the 2021 Rugby Championship.

Kriel, Tshituka back from injury for Lions

Jaco Kriel will make his return from a long-term injury when the Lions travel to Bloemfontein to take on the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup match on Wednesday.

Trevor Nyakane of South Africa reacts as Lions concede penalty, Kyle Sinckler of BI Lions reacts in disappointment during the Third Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 07 August 2021 ©BackpagePix

Bok assistant coach: Nyakane is a champion

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids has paid tribute to prop Trevor Nyakane after his excellent performances at both loosehead and tighthead during the 2-1 Lions series victory.

Springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa Springboks director of rugby, acting as a water carrier, instructs his team during the 3rd test match between the South Africa Springboks and the British & Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Davids: Boks will be ready to defend Rugby Champs title

Springbok forwards coach Deon Davids is confident the team will be able to shift their focus to the Rugby Championship, immediately after a mentally and physically taxing Lions series. DYLAN JACK reports.

springboks CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 07: Damian de Allende of South Africa tackles Bundee Aki of the British & Irish Lions during the Castle Lager Lions Series 3rd Test match between South Africa and British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on August 07, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stat attack: Bok defence, set piece at heart of series win

SARugbymag.co.za looks at the top stats and performances from the Springboks’ series-clinching victory over the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday.