South Africa’s big four clubs will have to strategise differently for next season’s Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup competitions. That’s according to Blue Bulls Company CEO Edgar Rathbone, who told Netwerk24 that the 2026-27 season will demand smarter planning and tougher decisions as the road to the 2027 World Cup intensifies. “In a World […]
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The USA Eagles have selected two more South Africans for a 35-man training squad. Former Junior Boks centres Dan Kriel and Wayne van der Bank are the new faces, and join fellow South Africans Rhyno Herbst, Marno Redelinghuys and Ruben de Haas in the squad. Kriel – the twin brother of Springbok centre Jesse Kriel
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France get their Six Nations defence off to the perfect start in Paris, while England hammer Wales at Twickenham, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. France vs Ireland (Thursday, 10:10pm) Simon Borchardt: France by 8 Lindiz van Zilla: France by 12 Dylan Johnson: France 10 Morne Esben: France by 12 MORE: Galthie backs Dupont to
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France captain Antoine Dupont has thrown his full support behind flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert ahead of Les Bleus’ Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on Thursday. The 27-year-old Jalibert has been in outstanding form this season for Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Bègles and is set to start at pivot with Romain Ntamack still working his way
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Former Test referees Jaco Peyper and Mathieu Raynal have spoken out against the Super Rugby Pacific law trials for 2026. The Sanzaar tournament has confirmed it will trial five law modifications this season, designed to reduce stoppages, encourage positive play and simplify officiating. Among the law trials is a move to award free-kicks instead of
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Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks aim to execute better at this weekend’s Perth Sevens. The eight teams contesting the SVNS series are at it again and for the Springbok Sevens team, the weekend cannot arrive any sooner. According to Siviwe Soyizwapi, who leads the Blitzboks into battle at HBF Park in the fourth tournament
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Tristan Leyds asks his Blitzboks teammates who has the best – and worst – taste in music. OOSTHUIZEN: Blitzboks primed to bounce back in Perth Tristan takes the mic to find out more about the #Blitzboks unique music taste.#PoweredByUnity #HSBCSVNS pic.twitter.com/Abt4ztFkE5 — Springbok Sevens (@Blitzboks) February 4, 2026 The post Watch: Blitzboks beats – who’s
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Vodacom Bulls president Willem Strauss believes the pieces are finally falling into place for the Pretoria outfit as they enter the decisive phase of their season. In a message circulated to Bulls staff following a promising run of results, Strauss highlighted the significance of the team’s upcoming fixture list, and the timing of their return
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The Sharks have confirmed the signing of an experienced Lions playmaker to bolster their ranks next season. Gianni Lombard trades Joburg for Durban and has signed a three-year contract which will keep him at the coast until 2029. The team confirmed the signing on X on Wednesday. The move was first reported about in Rapport
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Batho Hlekani’s high school rugby coach has given SA Rugby credit for intervening to make him more than just another young player with promise. The former Junior Springbok and current Lions loose forward’s stock continues to rise as he puts in consistent, eye-catching performances in the Vodacom URC and EPCR Challenge Cup. Graeme College coach
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