Paarl Boys’ High have put all the pressure on their cross-town rivals ahead of Saturday’s famous Interschools derby. On Saturday, an estimated 25,000 supporters will pack Faure Street Stadium as Boishaai and Paarl Gimnasium renew one of the fiercest rivalries in schoolboy rugby, with the first XV clash at 4pm once again the main event. […]
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Ardie Savea’s delayed arrival for the All Blacks’ tour of South Africa sends the wrong message, according to New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul. The All Blacks captain will miss the opening three matches of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour against the Stormers (7 August), Sharks (11 August) and Vodacom Bulls (15 August) before
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Stormers veteran Ali Vermaak has revealed that, despite turning out for Boland in the Currie Cup, he remains available for the Stormers in the Vodacom URC. The loosehead prop packed down against the Stormers XXIII in the Cavaliers’ emphatic 41-3 Currie Cup victory last weekend, but says he has not completely severed ties with the
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The All Blacks’ first full tour of South Africa in 30 years is a celebration of rugby’s greatest rivalry and everything that has made it unique, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says no World Cup final, Rugby Championship clash or one-off Test can replicate the significance of a traditional tour, where the contest
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Has Siya Kolisi reached the end of his Springbok journey, or are fans writing him off too soon? The Money Man and Rich Pickings dive into one of the biggest rugby debates in South Africa right now. Is Siya still untouchable, or is it time for the next generation to take over? The post The
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Former Bulls and Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard has shared a fundraising campaign after revealing he is facing financial difficulties. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the 42-year-old, who posted a link to the fundraiser on his Facebook page. The campaign, titled “Together for Derick”, was started by Springbok supporter Lizelle Gers, who said
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Defence coach Tana Umaga backs the All Blacks’ high-tempo approach under Dave Rennie for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series, but insists there’s no room for error. In head coach Rennie’s first three games at the helm, New Zealand swept aside France, Italy and Ireland in the Nations Championship with a possession-based game plan. Rennie’s men
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The table-topping Cheetahs have made wholesale changes for Friday night’s central derby against defending Currie Cup champions Griquas at Griqua Park. Head coach Frans Steyn handed several fresh faces starting roles. Henry Immelman moves into the No 15 jersey, with Cohen Jasper and Carel Jan Coetzee slotting in at right wing and outside centre, respectively.
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A leading figure in the Scottish Rugby hierarchy has been dismissed following an independent investigation into his behaviour. The governing body on Thursday confirmed CEO Alex Williamson had been fired with immediate effect after the board considered the findings of the investigation. Williamson took up the role in early 2025 after succeeding Mark Dodson and
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Griquas have suffered a double injury setback ahead of Friday night’s Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs in Kimberley. Cameron Hufke’s season is over after the fullback tore his posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and meniscus during last week’s victory over the Vodacom Bulls, while winger Dylan Maart is expected to spend several weeks on the
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