SA Rugby Magazine

SA Rugby magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to South African Rugby Union. It features a wide range of content about the Springboks, international matches, Super Rugby, Currie Cup, Varsity Cup, and various levels of rugby including regional, provincial, club, and school competitions.

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Edinburgh rest and rotate for Sharks

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Pierre Schoeman starts at loosehead prop in one of five changes to Edinburgh’s starting XV for Friday’s Vodacom URC match against the Sharks. Schoeman and fellow Scotland front-rower D’arcy Rae replace Boan Venter (who drops to the bench) and Javan Sebastian (concussion), with Ben Muncaster coming in for the rested Hamish Watson at openside flank. In the backline, Scotland scrumhalf Ali Price and winger Harry Paterson replace the injured Ben Vellacott and rested Darcy Graham respectively.
Junior Boks set for Rugby Champs test

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Five capped Junior Boks have been named in a 31-man squad for next month’s U20 Rugby Championship. The Sanzaar tournament will be staged at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha from 1 to 11 May. The Junior Boks finished second, behind New Zealand, in last year’s inaugural event in Australia.
2025 Easter rugby festivals fixtures

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Who’s playing in the four big Easter schools rugby festivals around South Africa.
Sacha to keep playing on the edge

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he won’t change his all-out approach to the game despite the risk that comes with it. In the Cape franchise’s last Vodacom URC outing, against Ulster in Belfast, the 23-year-old was yellow-carded for an off-the-ball charge on Ulster winger Rob Baloucoune just before half time. It resulted it a big momentum shift as Ulster scored a try from the resultant penalty to level the score at 17-17, and went on to win the match 38-34.
French clubs 'poaching' young Aussie talent

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Rugby Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs “poaching” teenage talent. It follows La Rochelle this year signing giant 16-year-old Queensland Reds forward Visesio Kite, with 17-year-old back row forward Heinz Lemoto also reportedly being targeted by wealthy Top 14 sides. Chairman Daniel Herbert urged the global governing body to beef up its rules. “Our view is that France has the ability to produce its own players.
Nortje: Bulls face pressure test

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Captain Ruan Nortje says the Vodacom Bulls must handle the pressure of playing Munster at Thomond Park on Saturday better than they did in defeat to Edinburgh. The Bulls started last weekend’s Challenge Cup quarter-final poorly, falling 14 points behind after as many minutes and going into the break 21-7 down. The visitors charged back in the second half but ultimately left themselves with too much to do.
Ex-Shark plots Durbanites’ downfall

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Edinburgh attack and backs coach Scott Mathie is excited by the “massive challenge” provided by his former team, the Sharks. The ex-scrumhalf, who made 47 appearances in the black and white jersey from 2006 to 2008, is now in the enemy camp along with head coach Sean Everitt, who spent 14 years in Durban.
Connacht coach quits on eve of SA tour

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins has left his role ahead of a two-match Vodacom URC tour of South Africa. The Irish club, who are 13th on the log but still well in playoff contention, face the Stormers in Cape Town and the Lions in Johannesburg over the next fortnight. Wilkins had been on sick leave for several weeks.
Rieko joins Bok champs in Dublin

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Blues and All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane has signed a sabbatical deal with Leinster. The 28-year-old made the announcement on social media, a day after his franchise and national teammate Mark Tele’a confirmed a move to Japan next year. Ioane follows in the footsteps of All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett, who skipped a Super Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes for a lucrative six-month stint with the four-time European champions.
'Refs must be accountable'

1 week ago | sarugbymag.co.za | Simon Borchardt

Suspended Newcastle Falcons consultant director of rugby Steve Diamond says match officials should face consequences for their mistakes. The 56-year-old was given a six-week ban for angrily confronting officials after a controversial late try gave Exeter Chiefs a 17-15 Premiership win at Sandy Park on 29 March. Diamond admitted he made a “huge mistake”, but criticised rugby’s “flawed” disciplinary process and said more experienced officials should be appointed – and held accountable.