Rugby Rugby Features

The latest Rugby Features and Columns from the Rugby Rugby writers based around the globe.  Check out what they are saying about the latest issues of the game.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Why Habana is the right fit for No.13

    The latest trend, moving world class wings to centre, has also taken hold of the Stormers - with 2007 World Cup-winner Bryan Habana making the big move.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012

    Is Rugby Super League Worth It?

    The signs of spring are sprouting up around the U.S. and while many of the rugby pitches remain a chilly place the coming season is around the corner. And Rugby Rugby’s Richard Anderson looks at the U.S. game and gives his thoughts on a better system for the Rugby Super League, D1 and college game.

  • Friday, 3. February, 2012

    'OK' in the 2012 Six Nations

    Two prominent Old Kingswoodian are deservedly making headlines! Both have been picked to play in the Six Nations championships this weekend.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    In the spotlight: Players to watch

    Players to look out for in Six Nations which gets under way on February 4.

  • Sunday, 29. January, 2012

    Meyer to 'transform' the Boks?

    In terms of 'rugby reasons', Heyneke Meyer was the best choice as new Bok coach, but we all know there is more to the job in a unique country like South Africa. So, with that in mind, what are Meyer's 'transformation' credentials?

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    The many faces of Meyer

    Heyneke Meyer will be the new Springbok coach, after a special general meeting of the South African Rugby Union ratified his proposed appointment in Cape Town on Friday.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    Why Meyer is the right choice...

    It has finally happened. The most decorated coach in the country, Bulls supremo Heyneke Meyer, has been unveiled as the latest Springbok coach.

  • Friday, 27. January, 2012

    Heyneke - the man and his achievements

    Heyneke Meyer was today unveiled as the new Springbok coach. We take a look at the man who has inherited South African rugby's toughest job, a man with an impressive rugby CV and a pretty impressive character too.

  • Thursday, 26. January, 2012

    Are we jumping the gun again?

    It seems to be the worst-kept secret in South Africa - the fact that Heyneke Meyer is set to be named the new Springbok coach on Friday. But, the big question is: Are we jumping the gun ... again?

  • Friday, 20. January, 2012

    Five Friday Funnies

    The Rugby Rugby team love to have a laugh or two and we will continue to call on our readers to help us out with captions for five of our favourite pictures from the week.

  • Friday, 20. January, 2012

    What did Coetzee do wrong?

    With exactly one week to go before the announcement of the new Springbok coach, the lunacy seems to be continuing at SARU as the quest for this appointment approaches farcical proportions.

  • Thursday, 19. January, 2012

    Get ready to run the 2012 gauntlet

    The overloaded 2012 rugby season is set to put considerable strain on the top players, which means that the management of their physical condition will be vital to surviving the gruelling workload.

  • Tuesday, 17. January, 2012

    Long-term Appointment Vital for Success

    USA Rugby is in the process of finding a new coach and Rugby Rugby’s Richard Anderson believes the future coach needs to have strong ties to the U.S. and understand the intricacies of the U.S. game and be committed to staying at the helm for four, or even eight, years to help develop the next generation of Eagles.

  • Tuesday, 17. January, 2012

    The Boks who went to Wigan

    Springboks Ray Mordt and Rob Louw made the tough decision to switch to rugby league in the late 1980s and joined English powerhouse Wigan. Were they simply ahead of their time, or are any 'code-switchers' simply on a hiding to nothing? Timmy Hancox found out more.

  • Friday, 13. January, 2012

    What can we learn from league?

    Rugby union has made no secret of poaching some ideas from their rugby league cousins over the past few years, but how much have we really learnt from the 13-man code?