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Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s no surprise he’s a Springbok! MORE: Read pinpoints Bok advantage  Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s […]

Damian McKenzie says the Chiefs are ready to “rip in” as they prepare for a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday. The All Blacks playmaker is set to make his 150th Super Rugby appearance as the Chiefs chase a place in next week’s final. Standing in their way are the

Bordeaux Bègles’ biggest stars are set to miss France’s Nations Championship opener against the All Blacks despite the club failing to qualify for the Top 14 playoffs. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners suffered a 34-31 home loss to Clermont to finish eighth in the domestic standings. That fuelled speculation that several leading France internationals

Nico Steyn’s former coach says he’s always had the ingredients to make it to rugby’s highest level. Former Glenwood High School coach Derek Heiberg admitted that Steyn was not widely regarded as a future Springbok during his school days. But he’s cited the Lions halfback’s relentless work ethic and determination to improve as key reasons

Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall has admitted he was surprised by Tony Brown’s decision to leave the Springboks and return to New Zealand after the 2027 World Cup. New Zealand Rugby confirmed that Brown has signed a two-year deal to join the All Blacks coaching team from 2028. The former All Blacks flyhalf is

Munster stunned the Stormers 19-14 at Cape Town Stadium in the 2022-23 Vodacom URC final to end a 12-year wait for silverware. The defending champions had finished third on the log before beating the Bulls 33-21 and Connacht 43-25 in Cape Town. Fifth-placed Munster were forced to do it the hard way, winning playoff matches

Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls have forged one of the URC’s fiercest rivalries, and another intriguing chapter awaits. When the teams run out at Croke Park next Friday night (8:30pm SA time), they will contest a historic consecutive URC final. In the 2025 decider, Leinster produced a ruthless display to end a four-year trophy drought,

Winger Prince Nkabinde scored a hat-trick in the Cheetahs’ dominant win against Romania A in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. The Free Staters triumphed 47-14 to maintain their winning start to the Toyota Challenge, despite making 14 changes to their starting lineup. The Cheetahs made a flying start, racing into a 14-0 lead inside six minutes and

Griquas and the Pumas both claimed convincing wins against overseas opposition at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. Griquas, who beat Romania A in the opening round of the Toyota Challenge, made it two from two with a dominant 56-21 victory against Georgia’s Black Lion. The Currie Cup champions raced into a 28-0 half-time lead

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has identified what currently gives the Springboks the upper hand over their greatest rivals. The Springboks sit atop the world rankings after winning back-to-back World Cups under Rassie Erasmus, while the All Blacks enter a new era under Dave Rennie following the departure of Scott Robertson. Speaking on The