The Crusaders fear All Blacks fullback Will Jordan has suffered a second injury blow. Jordan was among a host of standout performers for the defending champions in the 36-32 victory over the Chiefs on Friday, only going ahead in the dying minutes through a try to captain David Havili. It was the second-placed Chiefs’ first […]
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The Lions are bracing for Leinster’s best ahead of next Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium. Leinster face Bordeaux Bègles in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup final in Bilbao before turning their attention to the Lions in Dublin. Lions defence coach Jaque Fourie believes the Irish province’s extraordinary depth means there will be no
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Montpellier scored nine tries to overwhelm Ulster in the EPCR Challenge Cup final at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on Friday night. The French club won 59-26 after leading 26-12 at half-time to add to the Challenge Cup titles they won in 2015-16 and 2020-21. It was heartbreak for Ulster and their South African No
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Boeta Chamberlain is among three South Africans whose contracts have not be renewed by the Newcastle Red Bulls. The utility back joined the English club from the Bulls after last year’s Currie Cup and made 13 appearances across competitions, including seven starts. He has not featured since 21 March. Former Pumas fullback Stefan Coetzee, who
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Leinster head coach Leo Cullen believes South African sides will get better at managing the demands of playing in the Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup. SA Rugby is set to conduct a comprehensive review into the competitions in which its teams participate due to player workload concerns. There has been speculation that SA Rugby
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The Sharks have secured the services of a Springbok forward for the next three seasons. The Durban-based club announced on Friday that Vincent Tshituka has put pen to paper, keeping him in their ranks until 2029. Reports suggest Tshituka turned down lucrative offers from several top French clubs to remain at Kings Park. The powerful
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Springbok prop Retshegofaditswe “Ox” Nché has joined Profmed as a member, linking one of South Africa’s most recognisable rugby players with a community built around professional excellence. Best known for his role in the Springbok front row, Nché has earned his reputation,, under pressure, in moments where matched are decided in inches. A Rugby World
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Springbok lock RG Snyman has joined the Monster Energy family as an official rugby ambassador. Known across world rugby as “The Viking”, Snyman has become one of the most recognisable and physically imposing figures in the green and gold jersey. Standing over 2m tall, the towering lock brings a rare combination of size, skill, athleticism
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Morné Steyn believes Lions flyhalf Chris Smith should be regarded as one of the best No 10s in South Africa. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Smith heads into the Vodacom URC playoffs as the competition’s second-highest point-scorer (154) behind Stormers pivot Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (158). The 31-year-old has been one of the key architects behind the Lions’ run
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