SA-born player describes life in Italy lockdown

South Africa-born forward Johan Meyer talks to MARIETTE ADAMS about the drastic changes to life in his adopted country, Italy, which has been ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic.

Champions Cup playoffs suspended

The semi-finals and finals of the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup have been postponed until further notice to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

My most memorable performance: Dusautoir vs NZ (2007)

In the first instalment of a new article series from the SA Rugby magazine team, MARIETTE ADAMS reflects on a spine-tingling individual performance that lit up RWC 2007.

Lions’ best back: Tyrone Green

Tyrone Green emerged as the Lions’ best backline player over the course of the opening seven rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

Lions’ standout forward: Marnus Schoeman

Flank Marnus Schoeman has performed admirably in a lethargic Lions pack over the first seven rounds of the Vodacom Super Rugby tournament, writes MARIETTE ADAMS.

My most memorable match: NZ vs Boks (2009)

In the fourth instalment of a new article series from the SA Rugby magazine team, MARIETTE ADAMS reflects on a Tri-Nations thriller that kicked off a day of celebrations.

Defence, discipline holding Cheetahs back

MARIETTE ADAMS delves into the two crucial facets of the game that hampered the Cheetahs’ PRO14 campaign.

Player analysis: South Africa’s No 8s

We take a closer look at how the local No 8s have been performing in Vodacom Super Rugby, according to Advanced Rugby stats.

Covid-19 also halts all Western Province rugby

The Western Province Rugby Football Union has suspended all competitive rugby until 25 April at the earliest in response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

‘What the hell just happened’ – Dobson

Stormers coach John Dobson says there would have been ‘no complaints’ if Johan du Toit had been red-carded for his aerial challenge on Louis Schreuder.