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OPINION: Former Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock breaks down the Springboks' selection policy

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith questions South Africa's selections ahead of next year's World Cup in France.

WATCH as we bring you a unique interview after the South Africa Under-18 'A' team's game against France U18 this weekend.

WATCH this collection of the greatest moments between two of the game's greatest nations - Australia and South Africa.

OPINION: The Springboks failed to record back-to-back wins over the All Blacks on Saturday.

Former Springbok coach and current Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his views on the All Blacks in a very insightful opinion piece.

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South African players after their 26-10 demolition of New Zealand in Nelspruit on Saturday.

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe rates the New Zealand players after their 10-26 loss to South Africa in Nelspruit on Saturday.

WATCH this collection of photographs, capture by Johan Orton, when South Africa dismantle New Zealand in Nelspruit at the weekend.

Nick Turnbull rates the Australian players after their win over Argentina in Mendoza.

OPINION: The July internationals have come and gone. Ireland, England, Argentina, South Africa and France emerged victorious in their respective series.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor @AngyboyJ sat down and named three teams as a measure of the Springboks' true depth.

OPINION: It wasn’t long ago that Samisoni Taukei’aho couldn’t deliver a ball into the lineout to save himself.

WATCH as Israel Dagg breaks down his 2010 match-winner for New Zealand against South Africa in Soweto.

WATCH as we bring you a very different build-up to the opening Rugby Championship, South Africa versus New Zealand, in Nelspruit on Saturday.

OPINION: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach Jake White gives his honest assessment of the state of South African rugby.

OPINION: In taking a mammoth squad of 36 players to South Africa, the All Blacks are perhaps risking leaving some of their men undercooked for the latter stages of the Rugby Championship.

OPINION: A look at the growing rivalry between South Africa and fellow green outfit Ireland.

WATCH as Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe suffers a suspected jaw fracture in South Africa's 30-14 win over Wales in Cape Town at the weekend.

WATCH this giant lock that towers over his opponents and he is not even the biggest in his family!

OPINION: It was not perfect and it was perhaps more of a slog than most pundits would have expected. Jan de Koning rates the South African players.

OPINION: After suffering a first-ever home defeat at the hands of Ireland last weekend, the All Blacks were looking to bounce back at Sky Stadium in the series decider on Saturday.

OPINION: Ireland made history once again as they toppled the All Blacks in Wellington to claim a series victory in New Zealand for the first time ever.

OPINION: Wales failed to build on last weekend’s historic win as they were well beaten by South Africa on Saturday.

OPINION: Both England and Australia came into the third and final test of their series with promising performances under their belt.

OPINION: Not many England sides leave the Sydney Cricket Ground victorious, but Courtney Lawes’ 2022 tourists succeeded where Joe Root’s failed thanks to a battling 21-17 series-clinching success.

OPINION: Wales levelled the Series with a narrow 13-12 win over the Springboks in Bloemfontein.

OPINION: Sam Smith rates the New Zealand Maori players after their 24-30 loss to Ireland in a wet Wellington on Tuesday!

OPINION: Josh Raisey rates the Irish players after their 30-24 win over New Zealand Maori in Wellington on Tuesday!

OPINION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White shared his insight following the Springboks' defeat to Wales in Bloemfontein.

OPINION: History was made in Dunedin as Ireland beat the All Blacks in New Zealand for the first time.

OPINION: England levelled their series in Australia with a much-improved display that delivered a 25-17 win in Brisbane.

OPINION: England descended on Brisbane with intent and physicality that had Australia on the backfoot early.

OPINION: Now that the 'master plan' - in giving all 42 players game time - backfired spectacularly, Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is going to revert to his 'A-team' for the decisive third Test against Wales.

OPINION: Jan de Koning rates the South Africa players after their come-from-behind 32-29 win over Wales at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria on Saturday.

OPINION: Jack O'Rourke rates the Australian players after their 'against all odds' 30-28 win over England in Perth on Saturday.

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the England players after their 28-30 loss to Australia in Perth on Saturday.

Following a blistering First Test match, we’ve got our hands on some tickets to the Series finale as South Africa takes on Wales in Cape Town on 16 July!

WATCH as Nigel Owens, in this week's Whistle Watch, reviews some of the most contentious incidents of the past weekend.

OPINION: Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is unlikely to throw the baby out with the bath water.

WATCH as Nigel Owens dives into the biggest referee decisions across the world, including the Stormers' URC win.

OPINION: The Pumas wrote a new chapter in the Currie Cup history, becoming only the eighth team to win South Africa's most prized domestic trophy.

OPINION: The emotion of the occasion, their first Final in 52 years, got the better of Griquas.

OPINION: There were some significant omissions from the first All Blacks squad of the year announced on Monday.

WATCH the entire interview by Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White in the wake of his team's loss to the Stormers in the URC Final.

TRIBUTE: One of the greatest players to wear the No.10 shirt for Wales, as well as the British and Irish Lions, Phil Bennett, has died at the age of 73.

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith takes a look at how the All Black team can be overhauled ahead of the July series against Ireland and the Rugby Championship encounters with South Africa.

WATCH as @THESTORMERS break out into song in their dressing room after their impressive 28-17 win over @EdinburghRugby in the  @URCOfficial quarterfinal last weekend.

OPINION: @AngyboyJ looks back, 10 years into the past, to see if there are lessons to be learnt for @THESTORMERS class of 2022?

WATCH as Loftus Versfeld explodes in euphoria after a sensational match-winning drop-goal!

WATCH as we bring you this throwback compilation of the gnarliest hits in New Zealand rugby history.

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff shines the spotlight on the skewed priorities of some schools.

WATCH as we bring you five of the weirdest goal-kicking stances in the game!

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith delves into the functionality of red cards regarding high tackles and player safety.

WATCH as we bring you 10 of the best tries scored by South Africa this past decade!

There was some added drama in the Currie Cup clash between the Pumas and Western Province in Nelspruit on Friday.

WATCH as the Lansdowne Road crowd in Dublin shows exactly what is missing from South African stadiums - SPIRIT!

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell takes a look at the decline of New Zealand's Super Rugby franchises.

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell asks whether a new global rugby competition will be a solution to fan boredom.

WATCH as the Eden Park stadium security teach a pitch invader a BRUTAL lesson.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siyamthanda Kolisi talks about what the future might hold for him!

OPINION: New Zealand-based Ben Smith takes a look at the 2022 Test season and what it holds for South Africa.

There were some shocking scenes at a schoolboy rugby match between Northwood High and Kearsney College on Saturday.

WATCH as we bring you a video of the dramatic last moments of the Varsity Cup Final between Tuks and Maties in Stellenbosch on Monday.

OPINION: Ben Smith takes a look at the latest gimmick in Super Rugby Pacific that flopped!

OPINION: As the Springboks management is hard at work setting up alignment camps, the squad selection like always is a hot topic.

WATCH as seasoned referee Wayne Barnes stirs up  a storm by penalising the attacking team for 'causing' a high tackle against them

WATCH as Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber takes us inside his alignment camps - revealing why they place and what the real value is.

OPINION: The emergency SOS proposal for England to sign Rassie Erasmus as head coach is simply not required. Rugbypass writer Ben Smith reports. 

WATCH the teaser to the much-anticipated documentary about the British and Irish Lions' tour of South Africa last year.

WIN a set of FREE tickets to the BIG North-South derby, when the Stormers host the Bulls in a rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round 13 match in Cape Town on Saturday.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe scores a sizzler for Toulon against Lyon in a Top 14 match at the weekend!

WATCH as Tappe Henning, the URC head of match officials, reveals what 'remedial' action they will take against match officials for their big blunder in the Stormers' 23-20 win over Ulster this past weekend.

REACTION: Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall may have been 'delighted' with Owen Farrell's performance in his comeback from injury, but a classic 'no arm' cheap shot did not escape the attention of pundits.

OPINION: Former England flyhalf Andy Goode blasted RFU following their latest statement.

OPINION: Despite a good second-half display, England slipped to a 25-13 defeat against Grand Slam champions France in a pulsating atmosphere at the Stade de France.

OPINION: A sun-kissed afternoon gave way beery twilight celebrations as Ireland clinched the Triple Crown with a 26-5 bonus point win and then huddled around the TV screens in the ground to watch the title-deciding Six Nations action unfold from Paris.

OPINION: This was a battle of two teams very much on different sides of the Six Nations tracks.

WATCH as Ange Capuozzo sets up Italy's first-ever Six Nations win (22-21) over Wales in Cardiff at the weekend.

OPINION: Finishing a campaign with Italy at home is a strange one. A chance to develop depth, Wayne Pivac rolled in a handful of new selections, hoping to end the Six Nations on a high.

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 32-15 win over England at Twickenham!

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the England players after their 15-32 loss to Ireland at Twickenham!

OPINION: France moved within 80 minutes of their first Grand Slam since 2010 thanks to a hard-fought 9-13 win over Wales.

WATCH as a few Springboks produce a 'bloopers reel' from the recent launch at the Rugby Academy SA.

OPINION: Gavin Harper rate the Scotland players after their 33-22 Six Nations win over Italy in Rome!

WATCH as we bring a glimpse of what awaits Irish province Munster during their first visit to Fort Loftus!

WATCH as two-time World Cup-winning Springbok Frans Steyn has a light-hearted chat with the referee, before calmly slotting a touchline conversion.

WATCH Whistle Watch returns after a controversial week in the Six Nations.

WATCH as South African players leave their mark on a game in the United States Major League Rugby.

WATCH as we bring you a collection of fake injuries - rugby players behaving like soccer clowns.

South Africa’s involvement with New Zealand and Australia long predates the existence of the Rugby Championship

OPINION: England inflicted a fifth consecutive Six Nations defeat at Twickenham on fierce rivals Wales thanks to a gritty 23-19 success.

OPINION: Eight points behind France with an inferior 36-points difference coming into this Six Nations Round Three fixture in Dublin, Ireland knew what they needed to do on Sunday at Aviva Stadium – win and win well.

OPINION: France’s hopes of claiming a first Six Nations title in 12 years and a fourth Grand Slam since 2000 are very much alive following their 36-17 round three win at Murrayfield.

OPINION: Scotland were unable to derail France’s dreams of a Grand Slam as the visitors recorded a bonus-point win at Murrayfield.

SPOTLIGHT: England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie’s tackle technique has been put under the spotlight.

WATCH as the Pretoria-born loose forward Riekert Hattingh goes on the rampage for his Major League Rugby club the Seattle Seawolves.

PLAYER IN FOCUS: The United Rugby Championship and Roc Nation combined to produce a series shining the spotlight on off-field endeavours, telling unique stories.

WATCH as we bring you the highlights from the weekend's Round Four Currie Cup matches - all the drama!

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the England players after their 33-0 Six Nations shut-out of Italy.

OPINION: Paul Smith rates the French players after their 30-24 win over Ireland on Saturday!

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 24-30 loss to France on Saturday!

OPINION: Will Owen rates the Welsh players after their 20-17 Six Nations win over Scotland.

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players after their 17-20 Six Nations loss to Wales.

WATCH as we bring you 20 of the most controversial moments in the game - from blatant cheating to just plain daft brain explosions.

WATCH as Springboks utility back Jesse Kriel scored a double in the latest round of Japan Rugby League One action.

OPINION: Ireland have beaten Wales 29 – 7 in their opening Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium.

OPINION: Scotland recorded consecutive wins over England for the first time since 1984 as a late Finn Russell penalty ensured they retained the Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield.

OPINION: Scotland won consecutive Calcutta Cups for the first time since 1984 by claiming a tense 20-17 win at rainy Murrayfield.

OPINION: Six Nations favourites France launched their 2022 campaign with a comfortable 37-10 home win over perennial strugglers Italy.

OPINION: Fronted by new skipper Dan Biggar, Wayne Pivac’s men were given the tough task of chasing an away scalp in Dublin to open their Six Nations campaign.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok Duane Vermeulen arrives for a post-match interview barefooted and in shorts ... in sub-zero temperatures.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok lock Lodewyk de Jager produces a sublime juggling act for his English club Sale Sharks.

Some of the most controversial sending offs have occurred due to players being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

OPINION: We bring you a list of the top 10 players in the world. Which members of the No.1-ranked South African team made it?

WATCH as @rugby365com brings you - with the assistance of contributor @AngyboyJ - the match-winning try by the Stormers that nobody saw.

WATCH as we bring you 10 of the most brutal tackles of all time.

OPINION: RugbyPass columnist and former England flyhalf Andy Goode has a very interesting take on what to expect in 2022.

WATCH as we bring you a collection of very special and skilful plays in the game.

OPINION: Rugbypass contributor Jamie Horner looks at the key challenges facing the sport in 2022.

Super Rugby Pacific is still a month-and-a-half away from kick-off, but footy fans in the Asia-Pacific corner of the globe can get their rugby fix as early as this weekend.

OPINION: The Springboks finished the season still holding World Rugby’s No.1 ranking, but were they the best team?

OPINION: With the World Cup in two years time, the big question is who are the contenders for the coveted title.

OPINION: The rugby season started with Covid-19 postponement and now it is ending on the same note.

Kick tennis is a part of rugby that many spectators, and even players, do not necessarily like, but begrudgingly accept that it is part of the modern game.

STAT ATTACK: The Springboks have plenty of talent when it comes to versatile forwards and it was on display in the Premiership on Saturday.

The Bulls turned back the clock to revisit "one of the best tries you will ever see".

STAT ATTACK: Harlequins fullback Tyrone Green is one of the best players in the Premiership at the moment.

STATS ATTACK:  A look at how rugby has evolved at a remarkably rapid rate.

Springbok superstar Duane Vermeulen took some time out to learn some Ulster slang.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman looks at the depth of South Africa and New Zealand, with a view to a midweek game between their second-string teams in 2022.

OPINION: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith dissects some worrying comments from the All Blacks' leadership.

OPINION: The major talking point and concern among All Blacks supporters is the man in the driver seat, Ian Foster.

SPOTLIGHT: It's that time of the year again when we start to reflect on the rugby season.

WATCH as Scotland's Stuart Hogg takes on South African Willie le Roux to find out which of them can make the longest spiral kick!

OPINION: Alex McLeod takes a look at the brightest young talent on display this year and only one Springbok makes the cut!

WATCH as Werner Kok took some time out to give his new teammate Ben Tapuai a lesson in South African lingo.

WATCH as we bring you some of the best moments of former Springbok No.8 Pierre Spies - a freakish athlete if there ever was one!

WATCH as we bring you a collection of some of the best hits from past games between South Africa and New Zealand.

OPINION: The RugbyPass duo of Jamie Lyall and Owain Jones picked a team from the players they thought were the most impressive in November.

WATCH as Springbok legend Frik du Preez addresses a crowd and produces some real rugby pearlers.

COMPETITION TIME: Want to get the ultimate stocking stuffer for someone? Here's your chance.

WATCH as the Bulls' new Currie Cup coach dishes out his own version of 'justice'.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at how South African will fair without Director of Rugby Johan 'Rassie' Erasmus.

OPINION: Alex McLeod ranks New Zealand's Tests for 2021 from worst to best. Look where South Africa come in!

WATCH as a couple of referees bring out their best chirps to put seasoned players in their place in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend.

WATCH as we bring you a bizarre bit of play in the Blitzboks' clash with Japan at the Dubai Sevens on Friday.

OPINION: @king365ed attempts to unpack the head-scratching decision to cancel the weekend's URC Round Six matches, leaving the South African teams in the lurch.

WATCH as retired Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger have a bit of fun at the expense of 2019 World Cup winner Willie le Roux.

WATCH as we bring you a couple of bizarre kicks from years gone by - one in Ireland and one in New Zealand.

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith shares his views on the Springboks' 2021 season.

OPINION: A look at World Rugby’s refreshed eligibility laws impact on tier two nations.

WATCH as we bring you 'evidence' of why World Rugby made a massive blunder in not nominating Eben Etzebeth for the Player of the Year award.

OPINION: Leezil Hendricks rates the South African players after their loss to England on Saturday! 

OPINION: This was a November heavyweight clash that lived up to his box office billing, the outcome going right down to the wire before the 80th minute Marcus Smith penalty edged England to their gripping 27-26 November  Series victory.

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after their 53-7 rout of Argentina in Dublin on Sundsay.

OPINION: The All Blacks have finished their 2021 international season with another loss, going down to France 40-25 at Stade de France in Paris. It was also their second loss in as many Tests after going down to Ireland last weekend.

OPINION: Will Owen rates the Wales players after their narrow 29-28 win over Australia on Saturday.

OPINION: Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players after their hard-earned win over Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday.

ANALYSIS: RugbyPass writer Ben Smith looks at why Siya Kolisi should have been on the shortlist for World Rugby's Player of the Year.

OPINION: This has quickly become the norm and not the elusive scalp for Ireland as they defeated the All Blacks for the third time in five meetings.

WATCH as South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus returns to his 'water boy' duties for the Springboks.

OPINION: Wayne Pivac’s men faced the ignominy of dropping out of the top 10 in World Rugby’s ranking if they lost to Fiji.

WATCH as we bring you a glance at what rugby was like in the amateur days, before the over-regulated professional era.

SPOTLIGHT: Ever wondered who is the most popular Springbok? It certainly is not the captain Siyamthanda Kolisi - although he runs a close second.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman unpacks the latest selection debate swirling around the Springbok team.

WATCH as our infamous TMO Marius Jonker gets another call badly wrong.

OPINION: The Wallabies entered their match with Scotland sitting on five straight victories and there would have been plenty of confidence Australia could arrest their two-match losing streak against the home side.

OPINION: South African finally broke their Cardiff drought, but they left it rather late - sealing the 23-18 win with an Elton Jantjies penalty in the last minutes.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Welsh players after their 18-23 loss to South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.

OPINION: Scotland maintained their winning run with a hard-fought win over Australia at Murrayfield.

WATCH as Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger chat to World Cup-winning Bok Willie le Roux about his remarkable career.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at the reasons for the changes to the South African backline against Wales.

OPINION: There is something old school about getting up early on a spring morning, grabbing a coffee and watching a packed stadium of rabid Europeans finding joy backing their team in taking on the All Blacks.

OPINION: Depleted Wales faced a Herculean task as they tackled New Zealand in their Nations Series opener at a sold-out Principality Stadium.

OPINION: Scotland’s opening match of the 2021  Nations Series saw a rare joint captaincy of the team shared by Ali Price and Jamie Ritchie.

WATCH as we bring you some of the best trickery from World Cup tournaments down the years!

OPINION: It was a bit disappointing to see some of South Africa's top performers at franchise level miss out on Springbok selection for the end-of-year tour.

SPOTLIGHT: An All Black star and a World Cup-winning Springbok jointly top an updated list of rugby’s highest-played players.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at South Africa's backline options for the upcoming end-of-year tour.

WATCH as we bring you some absolute madness and mayhem from the game we all love...

OPINION: As we know the US of A is big on fanfare and entertainment and the prematch theatre got us in an expectant mood for a huge game.

OPINION: The Wallabies opened their northern tour account with a 32–23 victory of Japan at the Showa Denko Dome in Oita.

Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach scored a superb try in Monpellier's 32-21 win over Racing 92 on Saturday.

OPINION: They showed plenty of promise, but Japan eventually fell short against the Wallabies in a 23-32 defeat in their first end-of-year test in Oita.

WATCH as Springbok legend Victor Matfield reflects on his amazing rugby journey.

OPINION: Rugbypass columnist Paul Smith puts a spotlight on the role of the water carrier.

WATCH one of the funniest comebacks, after a referee suggested to a player that he may be concussed.

OPINION: @rugby365com guest columnist Ethienne Reynecke reminds us all of the ethos of the game: Respect!

WATCH as Ulster hooker Rob Herring gets 'outplayed' by his daughter during a media interview.

WATCH as the Bulls show us what they get up to when they are away from the rigours of rugby.

OPINION: The Wallabies machine marches on defeating Los Pumas 32-17 at Cbus Stadium on Queensland’s Gold Coast in their final performance of this year's Rugby Championship.

WATCH as we bring you a video that shows how 21 of the points New Zealand scored in their 29-31 loss to South Africa was directly from mistakes the officiating team made.

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens reviews all the key decisions in this past weekend's Rugby Championship fixtures.

OPINION: Columnist Ben Smith explains why he feels the Springboks aren't running with the All Blacks anymore.

WATCH as we bring six minutes of the worst decision-making you will see from a Springbok team.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman takes a look at a few concerns South Africa is facing.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock takes a look at the reasons for Australia's ability to go toe-to-toe with South Africa in the set pieces.

SPOTLIGHT: The gentleman from New Zealand's Aotearoa Rugby Pod has some sage advice to the Springboks.

OPINION: Ben Smith questions the Springboks' right to call themselves 'equals' or even 'worthy challengers' to the All Blacks' No.1 ranking.

OPINION: Australia made it back-to-back wins over South Africa with a bonus-point victory in Brisbane. Tom Raine rates the Wallaby players.

OPINION: It was, by some distance, South Africa's worst performance under the current coaching set-up.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks ahead to the Round Four Rugby Championship showdown between Australia and South Africa.

OPINION: The All Blacks were missing a slew of senior players and that could have made the round 3 match of the Rugby Championship against Argentina challenging.

OPINION: Yet again the Sharks had to settle for second-best during the Currie Cup final.

OPINION: The Bulls showed why they are South Africa's best team after they won the Currie Cup title for a second time this year.

WATCH as Robbi Kempson and Swys de Bruin unpacks South Africa's kicking problems in their 26-28 Rugby Championship loss to Australia at the weekend.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks ahead to the Rugby Championship showdown between Australia and South Africa.

OPINION: The Wallabies have failed to defeat the All Blacks in 2021 after going down 21-38 at Optus Stadium, Perth in the final instalment of the Bledisloe Cup this season.

OPINION: What a sense of occasion an amazing venue and a big crowd can bring!

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock looks at how the Springboks' kicking game neutralises their opponents' attacking game.

WATCH as Springboks coach Jacques Nienaber explains how lockdown works at their hotel in Queensland.

WATCH as former Springbok captain Warren Whitely bids an emotional farewell to Ellis Park.

OPINION: Retired Springbok scrumhalf Neil de Kock said there is one team in world rugby who are well-suited to unlock the Springboks' defence.

WATCH as we unpack the amazing Makazole Mapimpi try in South Africa's 29-10 win over Argentina at the weekend.

WATCH as we bring you five of the most famous moments from new Bulls recruit Ruan Combrinck.

OPINION: It was not memorable, but it was another effective performance from South Africa.

OPINION: Dismissing South Africa as a credible threat appears to have become a favourite pastime in Aotearoa.

WORLD RANKINGS NEWS: Australia is now the lowest-ranked of the four teams in the Rugby Championship.

WATCH as the new sensation Evan Roos charges his way to the tryline for Western Province against the Lions in a Currie Cup match.

OPINION: Argentina arrived full of hope and bravado, but in the end, they were simply outclassed by South Africa. Jan de Koning rates the Los Pumas players.

OPINION: South Africa showed why they remain the world's top-ranked team, beating Argentina 32-12. Jan de Koning rates the Springbok players.

WATCH as we bring you a wonderful blast from the past - some of the best moments from the 2019 World Cup.

OPINION: With a British & Irish Lions series that went down to the wire, the business of picking a composite team was always going to be a tough ask.

SPOTLIGHT: South Africa will remain the top-ranked side in the world, even if they are well beaten by Argentina at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium this weekend.

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass columnist Paul Smith takes a look at possible candidates to replace Warren Gatland as B&I Lions coach for the 2025 trip to Australia.

OPINION: Test rugby returned to Eden Park for the first time in 2021 when the All Blacks hosted the Wallabies in the opening Bledisloe Cup game of the season.

WATCH 10 minutes of AWESOME highlights from South Africa's 2-1 series win over the British and Iri8sh Lions.

WATCH as Nigel Owens unpacks the key and some contentious moments in the third and final Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

OPINION: “The biggest match outside the World Cup final” was how Nigel Owens described third test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

SPOTLIGHT: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith dissects the Springboks' status following the series win over British and Irish Lions.

WATCH as the Springboks erupt into joyous celebrations after the full-time hooter had sounded at the Cape Town Stadium at the weekend.

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens takes a look at some of the contentious decisions in the first Test between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

OPINION: After a heated and very public discord during the week, it could be argued that this second Test hype exceeded the first for pre-match hype, but again it was an ugly affair.

OPINION: The Springboks rebounded in impressive fashion at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, beating the British & Irish Lions 27-9 to draw level in the Lions Series.

WATCH as British and Irish Lions prop Kyle Sinckler appears to sink his teeth into the arm of South African lock Franco Mostert.

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith dissects Springboks' 17-22 defeat to British and Irish Lions in the opening Test match on Saturday.

OPINION: The game is the ultimate humbler.

OPINION: RugbyPass columnist and former England flyhalf Andy Goode has an interesting take on the RassieGate saga.

OPINION: It was a tense Test match that delivered on physicality, but failed in the spectacle department. Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish players.

OPINION: South Africa failed to maintain the first-half intensity and got blown away by the British and Irish Lions in the first Test in Cape Town on Saturday.

WATCH as we look back to the second Test from the 2009 series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions - regarded as one of the most brutal matches ever.

WATCH as we recap all the drama from the opening contest in the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions in Cape Town at the weekend.

OPINION: The Stormers put up a good fight in the opening 25 minutes of their game against the British and Irish Lions before the difference in class began to show.

WATCH as we recap the first Test of the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour - a dramatic series opener.

WATCH as we bring you some tasty titbits ahead of the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

OPINION: The Wallabies came agonisingly close to securing a series-clinching victory against the French at AAMI Stadium in Melbourne, however were narrowly defeated 26-28 in an enthralling encounter.

OPINION: For the Sharks, it was a chance to right the wrongs in what was the second encounter against the British and Irish Lions.

OPINION: The withdrawal of Finn Russell and Maro Itoje just 90 minutes before kick-off may have rattled the British and Irish Lions.

OPINION: The All Blacks survived a big scare from Fiji as they scored 26 unanswered points in the final quarter of an hour to secure a 57-23 win.

WATCH as the spotlight is shone on Albertus Smith, who played at No.8 for the Springboks against Georgia.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish player after their 54-7 rout of the Sharks at Ellis Park on Wednesday.

OPINION: The Sharks would have learned one very valuable lesson - they are way off the pace they need to be if they hope to compete internationally.

OPINION: The Johannesburg-based Lions were outclassed from start to finish in an entertaining game that saw the British and Irish Lions run riot.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish Lions after their 56-14 mauling of the Johannesburg-based Lions.

WATCH Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe talks about his epic drop-goal in the Top 14 final for Toulouse against La Rochelle.

OPINION: Ireland got back to action 15 weeks after they finished the Six Nations with a resounding flourish. Liam Heagney rates the Irish players!

OPINION: After a 20-month absence from the international game, the Springboks were a bit rusty in their 40-9 win over Georgia.

WATCH as three legends of the game - Fourie du Preez, Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers exchange some tall tales and good laughs.

OPINION: Rugbypass contributor Paul Smith takes a closer look at the officiating during the British and Irish Lions win over Johannesburg-based Lions on Saturday.

WATCH as the Springbok players extend a special welcome top the British and Irish Lions - in several of the country's 11 languages.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the British and Irish Lions players after their 28-10 win over Japan in Edinburgh.

WATCH as we bring you the ultimate trailer ahead of the three-Test series between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

WATCH as Springbok star and World Rugby Player of the Year 2019 opens up about the horror injury that almost ended his career.

SPOTLIGHT: There was some good news for Bok fans on Wednesday.

OPINION: The first All Blacks squad of the year has been named for next month’s Test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of talking points about the side.

We were lucky enough to speak to Springbok rugby legends Pierre Spies and John Smit as they recalled their memories of the 2009 British and Irish Lions series.

WATCH was Warren Gatland delivers his opening speech to the 2021 British and Irish Lions squad ahead of their tour to South Africa.

OPINION: @king365ed gives you a sneak preview of just how brutal the Tests series between the Springboks and the British and Irish Lions could be.

VIDEO: Want to know what players get up to on tour? Watch as three retired Springbok unpack some of the behind the scenes events.

WATCH the footage that emerged of the now infamous training ground punch-up between two Welsh players.

SPOTLIGHT: As Jacques Nienaber gets ready to name his Springbok squad on Saturday, several positions will be under the spotlight.

WATCH as 2019 World Rugby Player of the year Pieter-Steph du Toit names his favourite players from around the globe.

WATCH as Springbok loose forward Uzair Cassiem set the Internet ablaze with his unique farewell message to Welsh region Scarlets.

OPINION: RugbyPass correspondent Ben Smith wonders which version of Richie Mo'unga will arrive at the All Blacks this year.

CROSSING THE BORDER: When it was confirmed that two Pacific Island franchises will enter Super Rugby next year, it seemed the fledgling competition had turned a corner.

WATCH as share some unique stories from the brutal British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2009.

WATCH as we bring you one of the most fortuitous tries ever.

WATCH as we bring you the five finalists for the European Cup Try of the Season.

WATCH as we bring you an analysis of the World Rugby Player of the Year Pieter-Steph du Toit.

TEAM OF THE WEEK: Sean Holley takes a stab at naming the best players from 16 teams in the Rainbow Cup.

WATCH as we bring you Episode Two of the #SpiritofRugby series with unique stories of the iconic British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 1997.

WATCH as the British and Irish Lions start to stir up the emotions ahead of their eight-match trip to South Africa.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman opens up on the Stormers' performances in the first two rounds of the Rainbow Cup.

WATCH as a rugby fan attempts to explain the laws of the game to a friend - with hilarious consequences.

WATCH as we bring you one of the most amazing stories to come from the game played with an oval-shaped ball.

WATCH as the BT Sports' #RugbyTonight and 2007 World Cup-winning Springbok captain John Smit puts the spotlight on Cheslin Kolbe.

OPINION: New Zealand columnist Ben Smith takes a swipe at the Springboks' claims that they are the world's best team.

LISTEN as the famous prankster Darren Simpson calls up 1995 World Cup-winning Springbok captain Francois Pienaar.

OPINION: With the Rainbow Cup now effectively turned into a domestic series, @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman has come up with a novel idea.

WATCH as Jim Hamilton and Eben Etzebeth reminisce about the infamous clash they had in Nelspruit back in 2013.

SPOTLIGHT: Being a World Cup winner has more benefits than just being able to lift a golden trophy.

WATCH as we bring you some amazing moments from the game - a WWE collection.

OPINION: Warren Gatland opted for a 41-man British and Irish Lions squad to travel to New Zealand in 2017, but is going for a slimline 36-man squad to take on South Africa later this year.

WATCH a highlights pack of the Bulls' latest recruit - Springbok Marcell Coetzee.

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby is going on a massive drive to tackle the problem of head injuries.

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White produces the ultimate 'put-down' of a journalist.

WATCH as we bring you three contentious incident from the past weekend's Six Nations. Two resulted in bans and in one there was no action.

OPINION: Andy Farrell called for a 'statement' performance in the lead-up to this Six Nations finale.

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Welsh players after their agonisingly close loss to France!

OPINION: England arrived in Dublin favourites to make it five wins from five against the Irish and exit the Six Nations on a high.

OPINION: Campbell Burnes gives us his considerable view on why Super Rugby Aotearoa is leaving the Six Nations for dead.

WHISTLE WATCH returns, as Nigel Owens takes us through the world of rugby through a referee’s eyes.

OPINION: The Italy fixture is fast becoming each weekend’s foregone conclusion, but Wayne Pivac named a strong side as they pursue a Six Nations Grand Slam.

REFEREE WATCH: Rugbypass contributor Paul Smith takes a closer look at the officiating during the Six Nations Round four clashes. 

WATCH as Ireland's giant prop forward Tadhg Furlong steps two opponents like a fleet-footed back!

OPINION: The pace and brutality of the game were right up there in what was a bitterly close contest between two desperate sides. Ian Cameron rates the Irish players.

OPINION: Scotland’s winless run against Ireland extended to six matches as the visitors recorded a 27 – 24 win Gavin Harper rates the Scottish players.

ANALYSES: Each week of the Six Nations, former England Sevens international and broadcaster Rob Vickerman will shed light on a pivotal aspect of the weekend’s matches.

OPINION: In the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa for 2021, last year’s two most impressive teams flexed their muscles.

OPINION: The inevitable came to pass in Rome, Ireland getting their expected Six Nations win over Italy.

OPINION: In what was a game that will be remembered as much for the refereeing decisions as it will for the rugby that was played.

OPINION: Few would have called this setup going into Round Three of the Six Nations.

WATCH as retired referee Nigel Owens goes through viewers' questions once again.

OPINION: As the Super Rugby Aotearoa, Super Rugby AU and Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competitions inch closer to kick-off, a panel of RugbyPass writers have taken it upon themselves to rank the best players across New Zealand and Australia in each position.

WATCH as we bring you the highlights of the opening round of Super Rugby AU 2021.

WATCH as the double-champion Bulls' technical analyst John-William Meyer answers fans' questions.

OPINION: They say forwards win rugby matches but this was maybe a case of Ireland’s backs being unable to capitalise on their pack’s dominance.

OPINION: Scotland were unable to back up their Calcutta Cup win last weekend as they fell to Wales at Murrayfield.

OPINION: You sensed Wales came to Scotland with their tails up but little did they know they would they once again benefit from another red card dismissal.

OPINION: After the horrors of the Calcutta Cup a week previous, England and Eddie Jones righted the ship with a solid 41-18 win over Italy at Twickenham.

SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning former Springbok coach and Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White gives us an insight into what it takes to make it at the top.

OPINION: The facts of the Newlands saga are well documented. However, what do the fans, the broader public, think about it all?

WATCH as the Bulls set up their amiable Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane with the ultimate prank.

OPINION: Ireland opened their Six Nations campaign with a 16-21 defeat to Wales in Cardiff. Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players.

OPINION: Wales ended a poor run for coach Wayne Pivac, with a 21-16 win in Cardiff. Ian Cameron rates the Wales players!

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the England players after they lost 6-11 to a motivated Scotland!

OPINION: Scotland has waited 38 years to win at Twickenham. Gavin Harper rates the Scotland players!

OPINION: As the dust settles on a disjointed, yet satisfying, Currie Cup season, Jan de Koning looks at some of the posers facing one of the franchises.

WATCH as we bring you the nominations for try of the round in Week One of the Six Nations.

OPINION: The @rugby365com selectors sat down and debated, long into the night, before we finally named our stars of the season.

SPOTLIGHT: Wales midfielder Jamie Roberts and Scotland flank Ryan Wilson have outlined which Springboks could make a potential SANZAAR XV to take on the British and Lions.

WATCH as we bring you a reminder of the strike power the Bulls had in their backline in the Currie Cup season.

OPINION: The Player Ratings are in for the Bulls after their dramatic win over the Sharks in the Currie Cup Final.

OPINION: The Sharks let a 10-point lead slip to suffer a heart-breaking 19-26 loss to the Bulls in the Currie Cup Final. Jan de Koning rates the Sharks players.

WATCH as we count down 10 of the best players from the last decade.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Francois de Klerk is compared to the strike power of the venomous green mamba.

Are the Six Nations greedy or just short-sighted when it comes to the plight of the Pacific Nations?

READERS' VIEW: The votes have been counted and the readers' Currie Cup Team of the Week for Round Six has been revealed.

REACTION: Flyhalf Ian Madigan revealed the Ulster squad's response when Marcell Coetzee announced that he was heading back to South Africa to play for the Bulls.

READERS' VIEW: Round Six of the Currie Cup is done and dusted and now it's time for the readers to vote for their team of the week.

READERS' VIEW: With all the votes in, players from the Cheetahs dominate the rugby365 readers' Team of the Week for Round Five.

READERS' VIEW: It is that time of the week again. You get to vote for your team of the week.

WATCH as we bring you some of the game's biggest and fiercest scrums.

READERS' VIEW: The Lions, the form team of the Currie Cup, got an overwhelming vote of confidence from the @rugby365com readers.

OPINION: Josh Raisey takes a stab at naming his alternative team of the decade!

WATCH as we bring you some of the best genius passes and offloads in the game.

READERS' VIEW: It is that time of the week again. You get to vote for your team of the week.

OPINION: The votes are in. You, the readers, have spoken and here is your Team of the Week - after the third week of Currie Cup action.

WATCH as a group of doctors explain what happens inside the brain of a player when he/she gets concussed.

WATCH as we bring you the highlights from the main matches at the weekend-Currie Cup Round Four and European Cup Round Two.

WATCH as New Zealander utility back Baden Kerr from Counties Manukau makes the most incredible kick ever.

VOTE NOW: Round Three of the Currie Cup produced some interesting results, which will make for some interesting selections in the Team of the Week.

OPINION: The @rugby365com readers wanted to have a vote and got their wish. They were rather Bullish when selecting their Currie Cup Round Two Team of the Week.

WATCH: There have been some highly controversial tries scored over the years and we thought we'd relive some of them.

OPINION: Josh Raisey names his British and Irish Lions form XV, based on the year-end Nations Cup performances.

WATCH as we relive the head butt from Bakkies Botha on Jimmy Cowan that ended in a 9 week ban for Botha

WATCH: World Cup-winner Eben Etzebeth made a 100kg opponent look like a ragdoll while turning out for his French-based club Toulon.

OPINION: It was by no means perfect.

OPINION: Eddie Jones and his England team wrapped up their Nations Cup campaign with a fortuitous win against France.

WATCH as we bring you the World Rugby 2020 awards - including the Team of the Decade!

CURRIE CUP TEAM OF THE WEEK: Following an intriguing Round Two of the Currie Cup, we give you a chance to vote for your favourite player.

WATCH as we bring you all the drama from the weekend's main international and domestic matches!

WATCH as we bring some of the most amazing, uproarious and skilful scenes ever seen on the field.

READER'S VIEW: The opening round of South Africa's premier domestic competition had it all - intrigue, controversy and most of all an upset.

OPINION: After recording victories over Georgia and Ireland, England wrapped up their pool stage journey at the Nations Cup with a laboured 24-13 win over Wales at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.

OPINION: Never had Wales been such heavy underdogs going into a home game against bitter rivals England, and the questions how would they react to the scale of the defensive edifice facing them at the Parc Y Scarlets.

OPINION: The RugbyPass Form XV has plenty of new faces this week - consisting of five French players, four English, and two players each from Argentina, Australia and Wales. 

WATCH as the late Paul Dobson takes us back to the days of Newlands as a venue of glory and grandeur.

OPINION: Alex Shaw has compiled his player ratings for Argentina after their 15-all draw with Australia.

OPINION: Finn Morton  rates the Australian players after their 15-all Tri-Nations Round Four draw with Argentina.

OPINION: After comfortably dispatching Georgia in their Nations Cup opener, England recorded their second victory over Ireland in the calendar year with an 18-7 win at Twickenham on Saturday.

OPINION: This was another sobering fixture for Ireland against England, the fourth in a row – and the second under Andy Farrell – where they just repeatedly ran into a white wall and suffered the frustratingly bruising consequences.

Wales beat Georgia 18-0 in dour conditions scoring two tries in the process. Here's how RugbyPass rated the indivivual players

WATCH as we bring you highlights for all the weekend's major matches!

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand's dramatic slide in standard is reflected in their drop on the World Rugby rankings.

SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED SPOTLIGHT: Reader Sean Bagley entertains us with his weekly view of who the best performing players were.

SPOTLIGHT: Ian Cameron looks into how South Africa's inactivity will affect the Springboks'No.1 world ranking.

OPINION: One can only presume that the Italians watched the Pumas upset win over New Zealand earlier in the day, such was the ferocity of their performance in Florance.

OPINION: England got their Nations Cup up and running on Saturday afternoon with a comprehensive 40-0 win over Georgia, putting themselves in a strong position to make a run at the title over the coming weeks.

SUPER RUGBY UNLOCKED WEEK FIVE: @rugby365com reader Sean Bagley is back with his weekly contribution to your entertainment.

WORLD RANKINGS UPDATE: There is some benefit for South Africa sitting on the sidelines.

OPINION: Nations Cup is finally here and with it, the beginning of the new international season and a fresh crop of youngsters to watch as they forge careers for themselves in the Test arena.

OPINION: One week is a long time in test rugby.

OPINION: After a draw and two solid wins, everyone expected the All Blacks to record another crushing victory over the Wallabies in Brisbane on Saturday.

OPINION: Finding the right captain for your team is a unique challenge that faces every coach. Jake White gives us an insight into his thoughts.

WORLD RANKINGS NEWS: There were some significant changes to the world rankings, following the weekend's internationals.

OPINION: Mike Rehu rates the New Zealand players after their record 43-5 win over Australia in Bledisloe Cup Three this weekend.

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the England players after their successfull trip to Rome!

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the Ireland players after they failed miserably in Paris against a classy French team.

OPINION: Finn Morton rates the Australian players after their record 5-43 loss to New Zealand in the third Bledisloe Cup Test at the weekend.

WATCH as we bring you highlights from the array of international and domestic action at the weekend.

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff takes a look at the dramatic decline in refereeing standards in South Africa.

WATCH as World Cup-winning Springbok Handre Pollard opens up about his life, injury and reports of his 'big' income.

OPINION: It has been three weeks since the Super Rugby Unlocked kicked off and there is some amazing talent on show.

OPINION: RugbyPass scribe Hamish Bidwell takes a look at how easy - or difficult - it is to beat the All Blacks.

STAT ATTACK: We are only two games into Super Rugby Unlocked, but the Cheetahs and their players are already making some big statements with their performances on the field.

WATCH: In the latest episode of Couch Commentary, Springbok legend Bryan Habana makes a remarkable admission of a record he holds that he doesn't really like.

OPINION: Dave Rennie’s Wallabies were handsomely defeated 7-27 at Eden Park, Auckland by a disciplined All Black outfit who revelled in the mistake-riddled Wallaby performance.

OPINION: The All Blacks were looking for a better performance against the Wallabies after the 16-all draw last weekend in Wellington.

SPOTLIGHT: Yet another South African scrumhalf is making waves with his performances on the field.

OPINION: Rugbypass columnist Campbell Burnes looks at why All Blacks refused to utilise the drop gaol during the draw against the Wallabies.

JAKE'S JUDGMENT: In his first column for TheXV World Cup-winning coach Jake White believes a broken game can be fixed with a return to old-school values.

OPINION: It is not new to South African rugby, but some players just seem to polarise opinion. Damian Willemse is certainly a polarising figure.

WATCH: There's nothing quite like a perfectly timed tackle to get pumped up for the weekend's plethora of matches.

OPINION: The Wallabies have announced themselves as a side of the future after working themselves to exhaustion in their 16-all draw with the All Blacks in Wellington. Nick Turnbull rates the Australian players.

OPINION: International rugby made a welcome return as the All Blacks took on Australia in Wellington. Mike Rehu rates the New Zealand players!

WATCH: This video showing a player being sent off in an Under-8 rugby league match is going viral.

COMPETITION TIME: Win one of two copies of Lloyd Burnard's latest book, Miracle Men on How Rassie's Springboks Won The World Cup.

WATCH: You have got to feel bad for these defenders who were completely sold by their opponents' dummies.

WATCH: Former England teammates James Haskell and Joe Marler are currently going head to head in a war of words to see who will come out on top.

A 9 minute video of aerial mayhem showing some of the most brutal and dangerous collisions in the air

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe takes a look at the consequences of South Africa's move north - to a European-based competition and away from SANZAAR.

WATCH as we bring you a humorous take on the players in the recent Pro14 Final between Leinster and Ulster.

SPOTLIGHT: "Fellow South Africans, the cabinet decided that the country should move to alert Level 1."

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff takes a look at how officials in the Eastern, Southern and Western Cape let the game down.

WATCH: In anticipation of rugby returning to South Africa, we bring you a compilation of some of the most unstoppable mauls that ended in points on the board.

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a look at the next big decision that will pave the way for the future success or failure of Western Province rugby.

WATCH as retired England internationals James Haskell and Dylan Hartley explain the brutal tally the game has taken on their bodies.

OPINION: Dave Rennie has named his first Wallabies squad as head coach, selecting just 16 of the 31 players from last year’s Rugby World Cup in favour of the next wave of talent.

OPINION: Jan de Koning takes a look at the systemic problems facing the Southern Kings and asks if they can rise like the proverbial phoenix from the ashes from what appears to be their Armageddon.

OPINION: The infamous contretemps in rugby circles in the Western Cape is redoubtable for its fractionalizing effect.

SPOTLIGHT: RugbyPass reporter Michael Pulman takes a look at the challenges facing New Zealand's National Provincial Championship.

WATCH: Thomas Ramos is all the rage in France after his magical pass started an exceptional Toulouse counter-attack but is this pass better than All Blacks legend Carlos Spencer?

OPINION: Former England flyhalf and Rugbypass columnist Andy Goode weighs in on Owen Farrell's latest reckless tackle incident.

OPINION: You would struggle to find too many individual campaigns that top that of the one turned in by Pieter-Steph du Toit last year, as the gifted blindside flank set new standards at his position.

OPINION: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff looks at the latest Sturm und Drang of the game we so dearly love.

VIDEO: BlitzBok stalwart Werner Kok and his Sharks teammates put on their dancing shoes to join in the craze of the Jerusalema Challenge.

Commentators make the viewing experience that much better and when they're "in the zone" they can make any game better.

STAT ATTACK: It is only a matter of time before Crusaders' young star Will Jordan puts on an All Black jersey.

South Africa's Cabous Eloff got hearts racing in Australia compliments of a wardrobe malfunction while Samoa's Melani Nanai's return to the playing field lasted less than 20 minutes.

STAT ATTACK: Robert du Preez received plenty of criticism when he was playing in South Africa.

The Royal Marines Fitness Test is a gruelling challenge that will push anyone to their breaking points and Namibian International Lesley Klim has posted a video of him taking on the challenge and passing it with flying colours.

OPINION: Tom Vinicombe looks at why a trans-Tasman competition could be another failed venture.

OPINION: Finn Morton looks at the top five performers from Round five of the Super Rugby Australia.

Our go-to source for unique video content has come up with an amazing list of the Greatest All-Time XV to have ever graced the international stage.

OPINION: Hamish Bidwell looks at why there is still suspicion over Ian Foster's appointment as All Blacks head coach.

SPOTLIGHT: Alex McLeod looks at the top five performers from Round Seven of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

SPOTLIGHT: With the international calendar still very much in limbo, SA Rugby has entertained the idea of a State of Origin three-match series.

Wiehan van der Riet, who goes by the name of 'rocketfoot' posted a video onto his social media pages where he slots a placekick from around 80 metres.

BATTLE OF THE AGES: There have been a couple of ideas going around on how SA Rugby can formulate rugby matches involving the country's best talent later this year.

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springboks captain Mahlatse 'Chiliboy' Ralepelle's latest eight-year doping ban has again shined a light on the ugly reality of the sporting code.

THE LAW OF CHOICES AND DECISIONS: @rugby365 columnist and two-time World Rugby Junior Championship winner Eugene Eloff gives some sage advice to young players and coaches.

Crusaders flyhalf Richie Mo’unga produced a moment of magic which helped turn the tide during his team's blockbuster clash against the Blues.

There is a version of rugby played in Italy where brawls and off-the-ball scuffles are part and parcel of the game.

Damian McKenzie had it all as a schoolboy rugby player, all of which made him a five-star flyhalf prospect for Christ’s College in Christchurch.

OPINION: A look at five of the most intriguing signings made by Premiership clubs in 2020.

BRAINTEASER: @rugby365com's quizmaster Paul Dobson has returned, by popular demand, with another selection of arresting posers to test your rugby knowledge.

SPOTLIGHT: New results from an anonymous poll conducted among current New Zealand Super Rugby stars has revealed who is the worst Super Rugby referee. 

OPINION: Many fans believe Chiefs' winless streak is all thanks to Warren Gatland. However, Campbell Burnes looks at the other contributing factors.

STAT ATTACK: A strong defensive game is a key addition to any team's arsenal when a mounting serious title challenge.

WATCH as @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman sits down for a chat with renowned flyhalf Demetri Catrakilis.

There have been many renditions of the South African National anthem that made supporters gleam with national pride but there have also been some renditions that were simply downright embarrassing.

OPINION: Erudite Springbok turned pundit Dawie Snyman is back with another of his elucidating and disporting columns.

SUPER RUGBY AOTEAROA: The high penalty count in the opening weekend of Super Rugby Aotearoa was expected.

There is no better sound that hits you in the feelings than a capacity crowd belting out their country's national anthem and because we're missing it, we thought we'd share some insane national anthems from years gone by.

BRAINTEASER: @rugby365com‘s quizmaster Paul Dobson has returned with another tricky test of your rugby knowledge.

FRIDAY FEATURE: The Blues' Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign certainly got off a good start with an impressive 30-20 win over Hurricanes.

LAUGH A LITTLE: There are numerous classic one-liners that will have your belly aching and we have done our best to provide that for you.

It's not often that the camera is focused on the coach's box during a game but when it is, they never fail to give us great moments. Like these coaches absolutely losing their minds at their players.

OPINION: Ryan Grant, a @rugby365com contributor and one-time Blues academy recruit, takes a look at two of the most astute acquisitions and how they will impact on Super Rugby Aotearoa.

FLASHBACK: We go back to 2013 to revisit a famous tackle on an All Black legend.

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has claimed the title of rugby365 Knockout Fan’s Vote World’s Best Captain, beating Wales' Alun Wyn Jones in the final.

STAT ATTACK: The Springboks are blessed with some great scrumhalves in their prime at the moment.

It seems that the much-anticipated documentary "Chasing the Sun" - which outlines the Springboks' 2019 World Cup victory in Japan is nearing completion as Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus released some more never-before-seen footage over the past few days.

SPOTLIGHT: Referee Nigel Owens has singled out one particular Law variation that he believes could open up the game.

Just when you thought you've seen it all in the game - be it on the field or during interviews - up pops these moments that will have you scratching your head.

BRAINTEASER: @rugby365com‘s quizmaster Paul Dobson has decided the last few were a bit 'too easy' and raised the bar with this one.

WATCH England coach Eddie Jones at his chirpiest best, including the ultimate put-down of New Zealand rugby.

Back in 1995 at South Africa's first participation and hosting of the World Cup, June 11 marked quarterfinals day as New Zealand took on Scotland and Australia were up against England in what proved to be two high-quality matches.

Ashley Johnson made this great hit on Bryan Habana back in 2016 that absolutely floored the Springbok legend.

Quade Cooper has once again displayed why he is the most innovative and skilful player on the planet and quite possibly to have ever stepped onto the field by posting a video that has gathered more than 20000 views on Instagram.

OPINION: @rugby365com contributor Angus Opperman produces another of his dulcet selections - this time spanning from 2010 to 2020.

On this day 15 years ago, France secured their spot in the 1995 World Cup with a 36-12 victory over Ireland, but coach Pierre Berbizier wasn't entirely satisfied with their performance, claiming "we are capable of playing champagne rugby, but we are still trying to get the cork out."

STAT ATTACK: The number of players leaving South Africa for greener pastures has been increasing over the years.

He tips the scale at 117kgs and stands 1.93 metres tall, so why would Lopeti Timani resort to "violence with a weapon"?

Natal defeated Northern Transvaal in the 1990 Currie Cup final but it was the prediction of Naas Botha following that defeat that paved the way for him to make many more bold predictions for years to come.

SPOTLIGHT: Alex McLeod takes a look at 10 All Blacks who came back to their homeland following stints abroad.

There has been numerous tackles and fends, be it legal or illegal, that has led to players immediately dropping like a sack of potatoes. Some manage to walk away from it, albeit gingerly, while others need assistance getting off the field.

Maro Itoje has proven to be a thorn in the side of many of his opponents, however, this video proves that he is more of an annoying mosquito.