There is an admiration for South African rugby’s passion and widespread envy of its support at both national and club level, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane argues that the Springboks’ dominance, combined with a booming sponsorship market, reflects the country’s status as a global powerhouse. He notes that SA rugby has been warmly […]
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RFU CEO Bill Sweeney survived a vote of confidence in his leadership at a special general meeting on Thursday where he faced a call for his dismissal by the board. A grassroots uprising gathered enough support to force the meeting and a motion calling for Sweeney’s dismissal as soon as practically possible. But that resolution
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The Stormers get a crucial away victory at Ulster, while the Bulls brutally dispatch Zebre at Loftus, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. United Rugby Championship: Ulster vs Stormers (Friday, 9.35pm, Belfast) Dylan Johnson: Stormers by 4 Juandre Joubert: Ulster by 5 Devin Hermanus: Stormers by 15 Simon Borchardt: Ulster by 5 Grant Craze: Stormers by 3
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John Dobson has provided an update on Manie Libbok’s return, as the Stormers gear up for Friday’s clash against Ulster without the injured Salmaan Moerat and Warrick Gelant. Speaking in a teleconference from Belfast on Thursday, Dobson clarified the status of Moerat and Gelant, who were listed as rested in a Stormers team announcement for
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Asenathi Ntlabakanye says the Lions must finish off their opportunities in the red zone if they aim to topple the defending Vodacom URC champions in Glasgow on Saturday. Ivan van Rooyen’s men will have to be sharp defensively in the round 14 clash at Scotstoun Stadium to contain the Glasgow Warriors’ dangerous backline, but a
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Coach John Plumtree says the Sharks must be better in the air against Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday than they were last weekend. Plumtree was disappointed with his side’s effort in this area of the game in their 35-34 home win against Zebre, and said it wouldn’t have gone unnoticed by a Leinster team
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Springbok lock RG Snyman has signed a contract extension with Leinster. Since joining the club from Irish rivals Munster ahead of the 2024-25 season, the 30-year-old double World Cup winner has made 14 appearances, including seven starts. In contrast, he earned just 20 caps for Munster in four seasons due to a spate of injuries.
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Damian Willemse starts in a new-look Stormers lineup skippered by Neethling Fouche in Friday night’s round 14 Vodacom URC match against Ulster in Belfast. Fouche comes in for tighthead prop Frans Malherbe, who is being rested with regular skipper Salmaan Moerat after last week’s victory over Scarlets. Lock Connor Evans slots into the second row
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Andre Esterhuizen is set to go head-to-head with Jordie Barrett when the Sharks take on Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday. The Springbok centre regains the No 12 jersey having returned from injury off the bench in last week’s 35-34 win against Zebre in Durban. As a result, Ethan Hooker moves to the right wing,
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Former England and Racing 92 boss Stuart Lancaster has emerged as a strong candidate to replace Australia head coach Joe Schmidt. According to The Roar, the 55-year-old recently held talks with a Rugby Australia official for the soon-to-be vacant position. Schmidt will step down after the 2025 Rugby Championship. Lancaster, who left Racing 92 earlier
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