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The Reds have secured a major boost after confirming the signing of a Wallabies bruiser on a two-year deal from 2029. Tom Hooper will link up with the Reds once his contract with English club the Exeter comes to an end, with Rugby Australia announcing the long-term agreement on Wednesday. The 25-year-old has already earned […]

Duane Vermeulen believes Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Scotland is the perfect opportunity for Evan Roos to prove he belongs in the Springbok conversation. Roos has won all eight of his Test caps from the bench and gets the rare chance to start. Vermeulen expects the Stormers powerhouse to make a big impact. “Obviously you

Rassie Erasmus, Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids look ahead to the Scotland challenge. MORE: Boks expect Scottish chaos The post Watch: Bok coaches on Scotland appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Rassie Erasmus, Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids look ahead to the Scotland challenge. The post Watch: Bok coaches on Scotland appeared first on SA

Jean-Luc du Plessis describes the hunger and excitement in the Stormers XXIII camp as the seasoned playmaker prepares to lead the Cape outfit in the Currie Cup. WATCH: New Stormers boss on his ultimate goal 🫡 This is your captain speaking. We will have Jean-Luc du Plessis leading the DHL Stormers XXIII in the Carling

Kevin Foote hailed the Junior Springboks’ attacking intent to beat Wales on Tuesday, but flagged defence and ball retention as areas to fix for their knockout clash with England. The head coach also lauded his troops’ resilience in their final Pool A match of the Junior World Championship to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says playing the Springboks in South Africa is the biggest challenge in rugby. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. Townsend’s men go into Saturday’s Nations Championship clash with confidence after opening their campaign with a 47-38 victory against Argentina in Córdoba that propelled them to fifth in the World Rugby rankings. They now face

The Golden Lions claimed Jukskei derby honours against the Blue Bulls on day two of the U18 Craven Week at Grey High in Gqeberha. Border, Griquas and the Western Province XV also recorded victories on Tuesday. A total of 42 tries were scored across the four matches, with 10 coming in the derby. The Bulls

Growing up playing touch rugby in the streets of King William’s Town, Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi and his family share their love for the game. WATCH: Kolbe keeps on stepping England Sport runs in their veins and in the process, a couple of windows got smashed, but it was all for a good cause in

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend says star flyhalf Finn Russell is ready to take on the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The 33-year-old missed Scotland’s 47-38 Nations Championship victory against Argentina in Córdoba last week because of a calf injury, with Tom Jordan starting at 10 and Fergus Burke coming off the

Captain Siphosethu Mnebelele scored a brace of tries as the Junior Springboks thrashed Wales on Tuesday, and continue their Junior World Championship title defence. Kevin Foote’s young charges booked their place in the semi-finals with a decisive 52-33 Pool A victory, after leading 26-14 at half time in Tbilisi. Wales struck first through blindside flank