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Griquas coach Pieter Bergh admits it still feels strange that the reigning Currie Cup champions must qualify again to defend their crown. The Kimberley-based side stunned a star-studded Lions outfit 27-25 at Ellis Park last September to lift the title. Yet SA Rugby opted to retain the current format, with only the four URC clubs […]

A full Vodacom URC round takes place next weekend, but first the Lions host the Sharks in a rescheduled clash in Joburg on Saturday, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The four South African sides did not play their round-eight derbies just after Christmas, with the Lions-Sharks clash moved to 21 February and Bulls-Stormers to 14 March.

England’s defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield has raised fresh questions about their ability to cope under intense pressure. Scotland had lost their previous seven Tests against teams ranked in the world’s top 10 but Gregor Townsend’s team dominated on Saturday, scoring four tries in a decisive 31-20 victory. Defeat leaves England still searching for a

Coach Steve Tandy was left clutching at straws after Wales’ 54-12 hammering by France in Cardiff on Sunday. The visitors put on a sparkling display of open rugby at the Millennium Stadium, scoring eight tries. “If you look at the athletes France have, if we kick a little too far, or if there’s an offload,

France turned on the flair with a devastating eight-try show of power as they thrashed Wales in their Six Nations clash in Cardiff on Sunday. Wing Theo Attissogbe scored twice in the second half as France triumphed 54-12. After two rounds they are the only side that can still claim a Grand Slam. The French

England have slipped in the World Rugby rankings following their 31-20 defeat to Scotland at Murrayfield. Coach Steve Borthwick’s side saw their 12-match winning run end in Edinburgh, resulting in a drop to fourth. BORTHWICK: We gave them too big a start France, who did not gain any ranking points from their 54-12 hammering of

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Christoff Etzebeth is eager to carve out his own path in the 2026 Varsity Cup, while drawing inspiration from his famous uncle. The 20-year-old loosehead prop will represent Emeris (formerly Varsity College) in their debut season in the Varsity Cup. The Durban-based outfit open their campaign against UJ on Monday night. Christoff, the son of

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong went airborne during this dominant Italy scrum in Dublin on Saturday. This Italian scrum….wow #GuinnessM6N #Since1883 pic.twitter.com/dbfa838Vj3 — Guinness Men’s Six Nations (@SixNationsRugby) February 14, 2026 The post Watch: Irish prop left with arse in the air appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong went airborne during this

The Sharks are close to finalising their senior coaching team around JP Pietersen. The Durban-based club is looking for a new attack coach after Dave Williams accepted a role with the USA Eagles. It is believed his involvement with the Americans will be on a consulting basis and the Sharks may still look to tap