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Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks understand exactly what Bafana Bafana are experiencing as they kick off their Fifa World Cup campaign. Coach Hugo Broos’ South Africa and co-hosts Mexico meet in the tournament opener on Thursday (9pm SA time). “We’re all excited,” Erasmus said. “We’ve built a relationship with Hugo Broos and we know the […]

Coach Rassie Erasmus insists the Springboks’ injury situation is not nearly as serious as it has been portrayed. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Speaking in Cape Town on Thursday ahead of the start of their 2026 campaign, Erasmus provided an extensive injury update. He revealed that of the regulars only lock RG Snyman and loose forward

Handré Pollard is unfazed by his kicking performance at Murrayfield ahead of next Friday night’s Vodacom URC final in Dublin. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bulls flyhalf missed three penalty kicks during last week’s semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors – two dragged wide and another that rebounded off an upright. But he was successful with two

Handré Pollard says the Vodacom Bulls must not let the occasion get to them when they face Leinster in next Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Bulls will contest a fourth final in five seasons of the competition and are still searching for their first title. They lost the inaugural

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says discipline is the key focus ahead of next Friday night’s URC final against Leinster at Croke Park. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Pretoria-based side fought their way back from two yellow cards and a 21-3 deficit to beat the Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Murrayfield last Saturday. Against Leinster, however, Ackermann

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit is one of two South Africans included in the English Premiership Team of the Season. Du Toit was picked at tighthead after a standout campaign for Bath, while the Bristol Bears’ Benhard Janse van Rensburg earned a place in midfield. Sharks-bound Du Toit underlined his value last weekend by scoring

This is no ordinary rematch. The Vodacom Bulls lead the head-to-head battle, but Leinster own the one result that delivered silverware. This is the fourth knockout clash between these giants since 2022 with the Bulls winning two semi-finals and Leinster winning the 2025 final. The Bulls have two playoff wins (2022 and 2024 semi-final) to

Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has been appointed head coach of Bob Skinstad’s French Pro D2 club. The 44-year-old replaces David Irazoqui as Béziers-Hérault head coach after signing a three-year contract. Steenkamp ended his playing career in France with Toulouse and Stade Français before moving into coaching. He was La Rochelle’s scrum coach when they

The reasons for France’s decision to part ways with highly-rated defence coach Shaun Edwards have been revealed. According to L’Equipe, doubts about Edwards had been growing behind the scenes for some time despite France winning three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2022, during his tenure. A source told the French sports newspaper

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