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Hurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has refused to apologise for his controversial actions in his side’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final over the Blues. The All Blacks No 9 came under fire after taking a quick tap penalty after appearing to be injured following a collision with Blues fullback Beauden Barrett in the opening minutes of Saturday’s […]

Scarra Ntubeni believes South Africa’s young players have been handed a golden opportunity to measure themselves against the All Blacks. Speaking at a Klipdrift event, the former Stormers and Springbok hooker said any aspiring rugby player should relish the chance to face New Zealand during the Greatest Rivalry tour, describing it as the stuff of

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett says Tony Brown’s return to New Zealand is no cause for concern for South African rugby. The Bok attack coach will join the All Blacks coaching staff in 2028 having signed a two-year deal with NZ Rugby. The timing of the announcement – 15 months before the 2027 World Cup

Exeter Chiefs prop Ethan Burger and Stade Français centre Jeremy Ward got on the scoresheet in domestic league playoffs this past weekend. English Premiership Bulls-bound flank Hanro Liebenberg‘s early try was not enough as the Leicester Tigers fell 45-31 to the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens. Bok lock prospect JJ van der Mescht came off the

As the Vodacom Bulls prepare for another shot at URC glory, it is impossible to ignore the impact Cameron Hanekom has had since returning from injury. The powerful No 8 had been sidelined for nine months with a knee injury, forced to watch as the Bulls navigated a difficult start to their campaign. But his

When Leinster needed inspiration in their Vodacom URC semi-final against the Stormers, it came from the player many regard as the most influential in Irish rugby. New Zealand-born scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park once again demonstrated why he remains the heartbeat of both Leinster and Ireland, producing a masterclass in game management before sealing a 20-11 victory

Willie le Roux believes his long-standing partnership with Handré Pollard could be crucial in Friday night’s Vodacom URC final. From the Springboks to the Bulls, the veteran playmakers have spent more than a decade learning each other’s games, and Le Roux believes that understanding could prove invaluable when they face Leinster at Croke Park. “Polly

The Cheetahs overturned a 17-point second-half deficit to beat Georgia’s Black Lion in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The Free Staters ran out 47-31 winners in the Toyota Challenge clash after trailing 24-7 early in the second half. Winger Michael Annies gave the hosts a dream start, crossing inside two minutes after a clever kick from Cohen

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Cheslin Kolbe says a heartbreaking moment with his son convinced him it was finally time to end his globe-trotting career and return home to the Stormers. The Springbok star is back in Cape Town after nine years abroad, but while the opportunity to finish his career where it all began was a major attraction, family