Looking through our local forum (the rucking flanker) I found this interesting post by Martinde:
The first game of every world cup to date has been started by the same whistle. The whistle is nearly 100 years old and bears an inscription saying it was used by Gil Evans in the Test match between New Zealand […]

The lads are off to the World Cup. A handful of SARugby.com staff - including myself - have been officially accredited by the IRB to cover the tournament in France later this year.
We’re also in the throws of building a dedicated World Cup site which should, hopefully, blow your mind!
If any of you guys are […]

Jake White has so far ignored Os du Randt this season. The former Bok strongman failed to ignite even the smallest flames in the Super 14. Are we facing a future without him?
English rugby writer Stephen Jones wrote a great piece for the Times Online:
The nerves of his supporters and of scrum-obsessed, history-loving South […]

Seeing Wilkinson crumpled-up on the pitch in Bloem - in that all too familiar pose - has drawn some ridiculous statements from the England squad this week.
Coach Brian Ashton has ordered his forwards to protect Wilkinson in the 2nd Test, perhaps failing to realise that his forwards have their own problems…protecting themselves!
Here are some of […]

Our blog section has been somewhat neglected in recent times…but that’s all about to change!
I’d like to use my blog to share some of the things we aren’t really allowed to publish on SARugby.com.
Would enjoy some feedback as we go - post your comments below or mail me directly.