Podcast, May 15, 2020

Kolbe and Pollard lift the lid on RWC final try
It was a moment of magic, when months of hard work culminated in a highlight for the Springbok squad of 2019 – Cheslin Kolbe’s try that all but sealed victory in the Rugby World Cup final against England in Japan.

News, May 15, 2020

Rugby Industry Financial Impact Plan announced
Rugby industry stakeholders have confirmed pay cuts and other economies to slice up to R1.2bn from the sport’s budget by the end of the year.

Special feature, May 15, 2020

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times
SA Rugby released its Industry Financial Impact Plan in response to COVID19 and had this message for its partners and stakeholders. #StrongerTogether

From our archives, May 15, 2020

Vodacom Super Rugby Classic Match: Final (1996)
The Cell C Sharks travelled to Auckland to face the high-flying Blues in the first Vodacom Super Rugby (then still Super 12) final at Eden Park, and unfortunately came up short against the star-studded Kiwi side.

News, May 14, 2020

RIP Piet van Wyk (1941-2020)
SA Rugby mourns the passing of former player, coach and administrator, Piet van Wyk, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 14 May at his home in Kimberley. He was 79 years old.

Interview, May 14, 2020

Walters: “Coming to South Africa was a no-brainer”
The Springboks’ Head of Athletic Performance, Aled Walters, recently accepted an offer to join European powerhouse Leicester in England, after two years of making a massive contribution to the Boks’ cause culminating in the Rugby World Cup victory last year.

Interview, May 13, 2020

Branco du Preez on the Blitzboks’ “never-say-die” attitude
Most South Africans have been in isolation for seven weeks, but for the Blitzboks it has been nine weeks since the COVID-19 lockdown came into effect.

Inspiration, May 13, 2020

Winning big: Views from RWC-winning Springbok captains
Players of all shapes and sizes, at different points in their careers, and in a multitude of positions, have lifted the Webb Ellis Cup, but greatness has been bestowed on all eight Rugby World Cup-winning captains.

Special feature, May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Diaries Part 35: New life in lockdown for AJ Jacobs
SA Rugby National Panel referee AJ Jacobs has slotted into life in lockdown with ease, with home DIY tasks, personal training sessions and cooking challenges keeping him occupied when he is not analysing match clips and participating in online conferences.

Interview, May 12, 2020

@RassieRugby on the pros and cons of Social Media
Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, “shocked” fans and the media alike a few months ago when he posted a video on Twitter from the inner sanctums of the Springbok change room.

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