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Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the Stormers must be more clinical after leaving points out on the park against the Dragons. The Stormers created numerous scoring chances in their 29-21 Vodacom URC win at Cape Town Stadium but poor execution kept the Welsh side in the game. “We created a lot of opportunities,” said Snyman […]

Seattle Seawolves coach Allen Clarke says he’s proud of his side for going “toe-to-toe” with the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town on Sunday. While the Seawolves lost 45-14, Clarke praised their “character and resilience” in what was a pre-season friendly for the Major League Rugby franchise. “For 50 minutes, we went toe-to-toe with a quality

Emeris winger Edward Sigauke left several Tuks defenders for dead in Pretoria on Monday night. WRAP: Maties edge Eagles, Tuks go top   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Varsity Cup (@varsitycupsa) The post Watch: Emeris rocket scorches Tuks defence appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Emeris winger Edward Sigauke left

New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa won’t be the biggest challenge of his career. MORE: Rennie’s All Blacks assistants revealed New All Black assistant coach Neil Barnes on the Springboks, but also why they aren’t the biggest challenge he’ll face in his coaching career pic.twitter.com/uAxPggJEso —

Luan Giliomee’s stunning Sharks debut against Munster was the latest chapter in a journey that has been years in the making. The 19-year-old fullback announced himself in emphatic fashion at Kings Park, scoring a try and playing a key role in a 45-0 Vodacom URC win, underlining his immense potential. Giliomee hails from Ceres in

Maties beat the NWU Eagles, while Tuks’ comeback win over Emeris took them back to the top of the Varsity Cup log on Monday night. In a tense clash at the Danie Craven Stadium, Maties held off a spirited Eagles fightback to secure a 30-26 victory and strengthen their semi-final push. The hosts had led

Tana Umaga admits he was left “a little bit speechless” after being appointed as an All Blacks assistant coach under Dave Rennie. The former All Blacks captain was confirmed as defence coach on Tuesday as part of a new-look management team, and said the chance to return to the national setup means everything. “In terms

Dave Rennie has named his management team to take the All Blacks through to next year’s World Cup. The new head coach has retained one old face but turned mostly to former assistants from his successful club coaching career. Jason Ryan, who was an assistant to previous head coaches Scott Robertson and Ian Foster, keeps

Gio Aplon says SA Rugby shouldn’t have extended Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ contract through to the 2031 World Cup. SA Rugby confirmed in December that Erasmus, who has guided the Boks to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, had signed a new deal through to the global showpiece in the USA. The 53-year-old

Edinburgh have been boosted by the arrival of three Scotland players ahead of Saturday’s clash against the Stormers in Cape Town. Coach Sean Everitt’s side were hammered 54-17 by the Lions at Ellis Park last weekend to drop to 13th on the Vodacom URC log – 12 points outside the playoff places. It doesn’t get