The South Africa-Lions series brought it into sharp focus – do the ends justify the means when it comes to winning rugby games? A debate from our October 2021 issue
Alex Dombrandt scores for Harlequins against Bristol, two teams who thrill the crowds (CameraSport)Is winning the only thing that matters? Another epic debate
Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are all in action over the coming weeksDarcy Swain and Sam Whitelock compete during the first Bledisloe Cup match (Getty Images)Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are all in action over the coming weeks
Our former elite official explains what can await naughty non-players on match days. First published in Rugby World in February 2021A fracas during Gloucester v Sale last season (Getty Images)Secret Ref: Referees can card physios and water carriers EVERY NOW and again, incidents arise in a match that aren’t …Continue reading »
Jon Cardinelli reflects on an unprecedented series in South AfricaSiya Kolisi runs to hug Morné Steyn after South Africa's win (Getty Images)Jon Cardinelli reflects on an unprecedented series in South Africa
History repeats itself as Morne Steyn lands a last-gasp winning penalty to give the Springboks a 2-1 series victory and leave the Lions lamenting wasted chances South Africa celebrate sealing the series after a third Test that swayed this way and that (Getty)Morne Steyn's late kick brings heartache for the tourists all over again
