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The Springboks launched their end-of-year tour in emphatic fashion, overpowering Japan 61-7 at Wembley. The world champions were clinical from the outset against Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms, scoring nine tries to underline their physical dominance and attacking intent. The Boks’ driving maul and set-piece were on full display, with a wilting Japan conceding a penalty […]

The Boland Cavaliers have been bolstered ahead of the new domestic season with the signing of an experienced winger. According to Netwerk24, Jade Stighling – who has played for both the Vodacom Bulls and the Pumas – has returned to South African rugby, signing a two-year deal with the Wellington side following a stint in

South African wing Kyle Steyn marked his 100th appearance for the Glasgow Warriors with a victory over Edinburgh at Murrayfield. Having won last week’s Vodacom URC Scottish derby 24-12, coach Franco Smith’s side followed up with a 21-3 win on Saturday to retain the 1872 Cup. The visitors scored the only try of the first

Johan Ackermann has turned to the Springboks’ Mobi-Unit in an effort to get the Vodacom Bulls back on track. The Bulls made a significant shake-up to their coaching team on Tuesday following five consecutive defeats, with assistant coaches Andries Bekker (forwards) and Chris Rossouw (backs) both sacked. SARugbymag.co.za understands that Paarl Boys’ High director of

South African flanker Jacques Vermeulen was the driving force behind the Sale Sharks’ devastating second-half surge against Harlequins in Manchester on Friday night. Sale roared back from 17-12 down at half-time deficit to win in a pulsating English Premiership clash 43-17.  Sale might have been expected to wilt after a run of four consecutive league

Cardiff and the Ospreys triumphed in Friday night’s Welsh Vodacom URC derbies. At a packed Arms Park, Cardiff edged the Dragons 22-19 to move up to second on the log. The sides were locked at 12-12 at half-time after tries from Cardiff prop Javan Sebastian and flank Alex Mann, while Dragons scrumhalf Che Hope crossed

From a paratrooper flying into a stadium roof to Edwill van der Merwe’s headstand celebration, there were plenty of WTF moments in 2025! The post Watch: Bizarre, WTF moments of 2025 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. From a paratrooper flying into a stadium roof to Edwill van der Merwe’s headstand celebration, there were plenty

The Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 in a gripping finale at Twickenham to secure back-to-back Castle Rugby Championship titles for the first time. The equation was simple going into the final round: win, and the trophy would return to South African hands. Anything less would give the title to New Zealand, who had beaten Australia earlier

Len Ikitau could be out of action for at least three months after injuring his shoulder playing for Exeter. The Wallabies centre is set to undergo surgery for the injury suffered in last week’s win over Saracens, and is now likely to be sidelined until the end of the Six Nations in March. Ikitau joined

A standout Wales scrumhalf has signed for English Premiership heavyweights Saracens from next season. Tomos Williams departs from Gloucester at the end of the current campaign. The 30-year-old has been one of the Premiership’s standout performers since arriving at Kingsholm in 2024, earning Premiership Player of the Season honours in June before being named Gloucester