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SA Rugby president Mark Alexander believes the Nations Championship is the first step towards establishing a global rugby season. Alexander, a long-time advocate for a unified rugby calendar and closer alignment between the northern and southern hemispheres, was among the game’s leading administrators in Dublin this week for the unveiling of the Nations Championship trophy […]

The Keo & Zels rave about Rassie Erasmus’s national squad selections and have no doubt Johan Ackermann’s Bulls will deliver a first URC title on Friday night in Dublin. The post Keo & Zels: Why Rassie’s young Boks are winners appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Keo & Zels rave about Rassie Erasmus’s national

Leinster have made three changes to their team for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. Ireland tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong returns to the starting XV after missing the quarter-final and semi-final victories through injury, with Thomas Clarkson dropping to the bench. Jerry Cahir comes in at loosehead prop for Andrew

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has backed the team that beat the Glasgow Warriors to get the job done in Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. The visitors are unchanged for the rematch against defending champions Leinster, with fullback Willie le Roux and tighthead prop Francois Klopper set to play their 50th URC matches.

Springbok centre André Esterhuizen is excited for the challenge provided by an experienced Barbarians midfield in Gqeberha on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Baa-Baas have paired Munster’s Alex Nankivell with former France international Virimi Vakatawa. New Zealander Nankivell made 20 appearances for Munster this past season and was a key figure in the Irish club’s

Luan Giliomee’s remarkable rise through the South African rugby ranks shows no signs of slowing down. The versatile former Sharks back, has already packed more experiences into the 2025-2026 season than most players manage in several seasons, representing the Junior Springboks, the Blitzboks and the Sharks before now earning a place in the SA A

Nick Mallett says starting at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday will be a “fantastic challenge” for Lions fullback Quan Horn. Horn has been handed a surprise start at No 10 for the season-opening clash in Gqeberha, just his second appearance in a Springbok jersey after making his Test debut off the

Former Springbok and Italy coach Nick Mallett explains why he turned down the opportunity to coach England. Nick Mallett on why he walked away from coaching. In his own words. No spin. One of the most honest moments from this episode — and from the pod this year. Full clip Talking Boks podcast – before

Three South Africans have been included in the Barbarians match 23 for Saturday’s encounter against the Springboks in Gqeberha. Stormers and Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant reunites with former schoolmate Duhan van der Merwe, who wears the No 11 jersey, while Stormers prop Oli Kebble is among the replacements. The Baa-Baas will be captained by ex-All

Former Leinster captain Isa Nacewa believes the differences between former coach Stuart Lancaster’s defensive system and Jacques Nienaber’s approach have been overstated. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Nienaber has come in for severe criticism from sections of the Irish media and public for what is perceived to be a change to Leinster’s DNA. It prompted the