Beast confirms Sharks farewell
After just recently announcing his international retirement, Tendai Mtawarira has also confirmed his departure from the Sharks franchise.
Franco Smith: Leaving on a high
Just before joining the Italian coaching set-up, Franco Smith led the Cheetahs to Currie Cup glory. DYLAN JACK caught up with him before he jetted off. What was key to your Currie Cup preparations this year? There were two big things that happened. When I took over again after the 2017-18 Pro14 season, we lost a lot of players abroad…. Read more →
Graphic: Beast’s career in numbers
Following his international retirement, SA Rugby magazine reflects on the career and achievements of an absolute legend of the game, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarria.
‘Schoolboy players need an all-round skill set’
Queen’s College 1st XV and SA Rugby EPD U17 coach Katleho Lynch on SA Rugby’s pathways, schoolboy player development and tapping into talent from rural areas.
Van Rooyen to head up Lions in Super Rugby
Ivan van Rooyen has been appointed as Lions head coach for the 2020 Vodacom Super Rugby season.
De Bruin departs Lions
The Lions have announced that head coach Swys de Bruin will leave the union on mutual terms after seven years in Johannesburg.
Jacques Botes’ Perfect XV
The former Sharks loose forward picks a team of the best he has played with and against.
Newlands set for 2020 swansong
Newlands Rugby Stadium will be demolished in 2021 with a deal struck to convert the historic venue into residential and retail properties, according to reports.
Sharks confirm Ox capture
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of prop Ox Nche from the Cheetahs.
The weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
