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Director of rugby John Dobson is reportedly close to completing a deal for a seasoned Argentina international to help beef up the Stormers’ engine room next season. According to News24, the Cape club are in advanced talks with veteran lock Tomás Lavanini as Dobson looks to replace the departing Salmaan Moerat and Ruben van Heerden. […]

Cardiff Rugby have confirmed the signing of Le Roux Malan from the Sharks. The Namibia international will join the Welsh club ahead of next season after making eight senior appearances for the Sharks during the current Vodacom URC and Challenge Cup campaigns. Cardiff assistant coach Corniel van Zyl said Malan had impressed since arriving at

With just two rounds remaining in the SA Cup, pressure is ramping up as the race for Currie Cup qualification gathers steam. Only the top four teams will gain entry to the Currie Cup and the financial benefits that come along with it. At the top of the standings, Griquas have created breathing room after

The pinpoint accuracy of Handrè Pollard and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is on full display in this collection of standout efforts with the boot in the Vodacom URC. WATCH: Sharks flyer ‘too smooth’ for Scots From match winners to outrageous try assists Check out the nominees for @Gilbert_Rugby Kick of the Month and vote for your favourite

Eddie Jones believes rugby is entering a new era where the line between backs and forwards is rapidly disappearing. André Esterhuizen has become the trailblazer in world rugby for this kind of player and Jones says the rise of “hybrid players” is the natural evolution of the modern game. He’s pointed to the recent positional

Bath playmaker Finn Russell says stopping Bordeaux-Bègles in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final will require far more than shutting down one or two stars. Johann van Graan’s men tackle the French giants at the Matmut Atlantique, and Russell expects a ferocious battle against one of the most dangerous attacking sides in world rugby. “Bordeaux have

Scotland Rugby have reportedly stepped up efforts to recruit more South African rugby talent, with a pair of highly rated age-group brothers among the union’s latest targets. Daily Mail reports that twins Josh and James Mackenzie, who attend Kingswood College in Makhanda, have emerged as long-term prospects. The current Scotland team includes SA-born Pierre Schoeman,

Garry Ringrose admits last season’s devastating Investec Champions Cup semi-final collapse still lingers inside the Leinster camp. A year ago, Leinster were stunned 37-34 by Northampton Saints in Dublin in one of the most painful defeats of the province’s recent history. MORE: Teen debutant part of Van Graan’s Bath plan But Ringrose says the Irish

Head coach Johann van Graan could roll the dice at scrumhalf as Bath prepare for a daunting Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Bordeaux-Begles. BBC reports that a mounting injury crisis at No 9 has left Bath short on options ahead of Sunday’s clash, and may force Van Graan into a 7-1 bench split. England international

Rassie Erasmus has praised Eddie Jones after the Japan coach recently accused Ireland bosses of using their influence with World Rugby for favourable Test match scheduling. In the inaugural Nations Championship this year, the Brave Blossoms must travel 10 hours to Newcastle, Australia, to host Andy Farrell’s Ireland on 11 July, rather than playing at