Japan reveals World Cup mascots

The mascots for the 2019 World Cup are mythical, lion-like creatures, who were believed in ancient Japan to chase away evil and bring happiness.

Blitzboks pummel Papua New Guinea

The Blitzboks kicked off their Sydney Sevens title defence with an impressive 50-0 win over Papua New Guinea on Friday. After a seven-week layoff, dating back to the Cape Town Sevens in December, the Blitzboks showed no signs of rustiness as they hit the ground running against the minnows. Ruhan Nel and Rosko Specman scored five tries between them, while… Read more →

‘We’re focusing on conditioning’

SARugbymag.co.za chats to Grey College 1st XV coach Wessel du Plessis about the upcoming season. What are the lessons you learned from last year?
 We did very well last season, ending second in the country [in the Top 20 rankings]. There are certainly some things that we can change as you have to do different things to get different results…. Read more →

Wales’ injury crisis deepens

Scrumhalf Rhys Webb is the latest injury casualty in an already depleted Wales squad after he was ruled out of the Six Nations.

Kings coach would welcome Paige

Deon Davids says discarded Bulls scrumhalf Rudy Paige would strengthen his Kings squad.

Thomas to focus on tighthead

Thomas du Toit is set to be considered solely as a tighthead prop during the Sharks’ 2018 Super Rugby season.

SA bid for 2027 World Cup unlikely

Jurie Roux says SA Rugby is more likely to bid for the 2022 Sevens World Cup than the 2027 World Cup.

Burger gets one-match ban

Saracens flank Schalk Burger has received a one-match suspension for foul play.

Botha to lead Sharks

Lock Ruan Botha has been appointed as captain of the Sharks’ 45-man squad for the 2018 Super Rugby season. Botha led the Sharks in last year’s Currie Cup competition, and coach Robert du Preez has handed him the same role for their Super Rugby campaign. The group consists of 25 forwards and 20 backs, with 12 squad members capped at… Read more →

‘Everyone must contribute equally’

Blitzboks captain Philip Snyman is set to play in his 50th World Rugby Sevens Series tournament at the Sydney event this weekend. Snyman made his Springbok Sevens debut in 2008 and was part of both squads that won the Sevens Series title in 2008-09 and 2016-17. But the 30-year-old says that while it is an honour to reach the 50-tournament… Read more →