Columns Archives - SA Rugbymag

Goosen, Hougaard to boost Bulls

Johan Goosen and Francois Hougaard’s impending moves to the Vodacom Bulls will provide an opportunity for the talented duo to reimpose themselves on South African rugby, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

WP Rugby entering crucial period

MVM Holdings’ investment in the Sharks has applied further pressure on Western Province to find their own investor as they enter a critical period in player retention, writes DYLAN JACK.

Column: SA must court sleeping giant of American rugby

At a time when finances are tightly squeezed, South Africa cannot be blind to the commercial opportunity of involvement in the US market, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Griquas scrumhalf Zak Burger in the Currie Cup

Who performed against SA’s big sides?

With the Pumas and Griquas out of the running for the Currie Cup, DYLAN JACK looks at six players who were impressive against the ‘bigger’ unions throughout the domestic season.

Kolisi coup a sign of things to come for Sharks

Siya Kolisi’s expected move to the Sharks is set to be the first trump card of the new partnership with American consortium MVM Holdings, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Column: The irresistible rise of Tiaan Swanepoel

Lions fullback Tiaan Swanepoel’s meteoric rise is a lesson in perseverance, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

SA rugby to benefit from move north

The involvement of the Vodacom Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers in the Rainbow Cup will have a positive impact on South African rugby as a whole, writes ANDRE-PIERRE CRONJE.

Siya Kolisi during the Stormers tribute to acknowledge those who have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and those who have contributed over this period at Newlands Rugby Stadium on 6 August 2020 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Don’t take team sacrifices for granted

Quality and consistency have been lacking at times this domestic season, but the players and management deserve immense credit for contending with unprecedented challenges, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

Column: Postpone B&I Lions tour if need arises

Postponing the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa until 2022 is the most credible contingency if the series could not proceed with crowd attendance, writes DYLAN JACK.