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A key Stormers and Springbok player is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a groin hernia. Experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach confirmed the procedure via social media, posting a photo from a hospital bed on X and Instagram with the caption: “Quick pit stop. Everything went well! Back in a bit.” According to […]

Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title. Ireland will be missing several key players when they kick off their bid to regain the Six Nations crown against title-holders France in Paris on Thursday. A mixed bag of

England head into the Six Nations as genuine contenders to break France and Ireland’s grip on the competition. France and Ireland have shared the last four Six Nations titles between them, but England have won their last 11 Tests and will be firm favourites to get off to a flying start against struggling Wales at

Hosts Australia will face debutants Hong Kong in the opening game of the 2027 World Cup. The Wallabies, two-time winners, will take on the new boys in Pool A on 1 October to start the tournament at the 60,000-capacity Perth Stadium. The standout fixture in that group sees Australia face three-time champions New Zealand on

Eddie Jones says next year’s World Cup schedule gives smaller teams a “fair” chance of upsetting the sport’s big boys as he plots another shock with Japan. Organisers unveiled the fixture list for the tournament in Australia in 2027, which features 24 teams for the first time and gives all sides roughly a week between

The Springboks will kick off their 2027 World Cup campaign in Adelaide against Italy on Sunday, 3 October. The world champions then head to Brisbane and Perth to face Georgia and Romania in their two remaining pool matches. World Rugby announced the 2027 World Cup schedule, that will play out in eight different venues across

Willie le Roux responded firmly to a critic on social media following the Vodacom Bulls’ emphatic win against the Lions at Ellis Park. After the match, an X user posted: “Amazing how much better the Bulls look without Willie le Roux.” The 36-year-old, who was rested for the match as per Springbok protocols, responded: “Cheers

Only a limited number of tickets are still available for the second Greatest Rivalry Test at Cape Town Stadium on 29 August. General ticket sales opened on Monday following last week’s pre-sale for registered buyers, and demand has been strongest for the Cape Town Test, News24 reports. The prices of the remaining tickets range from

Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir says he is “still waiting” for South African teams to make a serious impression in the Investec Champions Cup. Since joining Europe’s elite competition in 2022-23, no South African side has reached the semi-finals. The Stormers and Sharks made the last eight in their inaugural campaigns before heavy defeats, with

The boys rave about coaches Johan Ackermann and JP Pietersen in a weekend when the Bulls and Sharks made an on-field statement that is great for South African rugby. The post Keo & Zels: All glory to rampant Bulls, super Sharks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys rave about coaches Johan Ackermann and