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World Rugby has launched a new six-year strategy aimed at growing the game, expanding audiences and strengthening player welfare. The governing body said the plan was developed following consultation with unions, regional bodies, players, fans and commercial partners. The strategy outlines World Rugby’s priorities through to 2031, including growing participation, increasing investment in the women’s […]

The Lions have not yet qualified for the Investec Champions Cup despite finishing seventh on the Vodacom URC log. While the top eight teams in the URC standings would normally secure qualification for next season’s premier European competition, this season’s EPCR permutations have created a scenario in which coach Ivan van Rooyen’s side could still

Unmissable battles await in Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, including that between No 8s Juarno Augustus and Lenni Nouchi. This will be Ulster’s first appearance in a Challenge Cup final and they will be up against two-time winners in Montpellier. The French side won in 2016 against Harlequins and again in 2021,

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has questioned the Stormers’ tactics after their costly Vodacom URC defeat to Cardiff at the Arms Park. The Stormers went into the final round of the league stage knowing a victory would secure a top-two finish and potentially an easier route to the final. Instead, they slumped to a

The Pumas travel to Kimberley for an SA Cup final showdown with Griquas in the latest chapter of one of local rugby’s fiercest rivalries. The two sides memorably faced off in the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division final, with the Pumas winning 26-19 in Kimberley. The rivalry has only intensified since then, with the teams

Two Blitzboks backline players return for the final two SVNS World Championship tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux. Dewald Human and Gino Cupido missed out on the first of the three World Championship events – won by the Blitzboks in Hong Kong last month –  but they have recovered from injury. “It is great to be

Former Springbok flank Schalk Burger believes Evan Roos has earned his place back in the national conversation after another powerful season for the Stormers. Roos is the URC’s top try-scorer this season, dotting down 12 times for the Cape side. Speaking on the Boks Unpacked podcast following the announcement of Rassie Erasmus’ latest 40-man Springbok

The Stormers could receive another major boost ahead of their Vodacom URC quarter-final against Cardiff at the Cape Town Stadium on 30 May. Loose forward Ruan Ackermann is reportedly back to full fitness after a lengthy injury layoff. According to Netwerk24, the former Lions and Gloucester forward has recovered from the neck injury that has sidelined

Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes towering Northampton Saints lock JJ van der Mescht could emerge as Rassie Erasmus’ “big surprise package” of 2026. The burly second-rower has boosted his career impressively since joining Saints from Stade Français last year. Van der Mescht struggled to fully establish himself during a four-year stint in Paris, but his

Bordeaux Bègles’ Tongan prop Ben Tameifuna takes us through his gym session ahead of the Investec Champions Cup final. Just one of Big Ben’s workouts Would you keep up with him? #InvestecChampionsCup #Rugby pic.twitter.com/7SCP2S2Bvw — Investec Champions Cup (@ChampionsCup) May 20, 2026 The post Watch: Big Ben’s gym workout appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.