Franco Smith says Glasgow’s march to the top of the Vodacom URC standings will count for little if they fail to deliver when it really matters. The Warriors secured first place with a dramatic 26-22 win over Ulster in Belfast on Friday night, with wing Kyle Rowe scoring the decisive try four minutes from time. […]
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Tributes have poured in for Scotland great Scott Hastings who died on Sunday at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer. The centre won 65 caps for Scotland in an 11-year international career that started in 1986 – playing 51 Tests with his fullback brother, Gavin – and was a member of the last
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England could reportedly rest captain Maro Itoje for their Nations Championship matches in July. According to The Telegraph, Itoje is among several senior players being considered for a break during the international window. England begin their Nations Championship campaign against the Springboks at Ellis Park on 4 July, before travelling to Argentina to face Los
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Felipe Contepomi has made it clear that the Barbarians will head to South Africa with one goal in mind: to beat the Springboks. The Argentina coach will be part of a star-studded Barbarians coaching team for the clash against the world champions in Gqeberha on 20 June, alongside Scott Robertson, Patrice Collazo and Kenny Lynn.
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Over 15 weeks, Stormers fans voted for their best all-time Stormers team. Who was unlucky to miss out? Photo: Luke Walker/Gallo Images The post Fans pick Ultimate Stormers XV appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Over 15 weeks, Stormers fans voted for their best all-time Stormers team. Who was unlucky to miss out? The post
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The Sharks have confirmed Grant Williams’ replacement ahead of the 2026-27 season. Springbok scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl returns to South Africa having made over 100 appearances for Saracens since joining the English Premiership club from the Vodacom Bulls at the start of the 2020-21 season. The 30-year-old scored a decisive try against the Sale Sharks
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The Stormers missed a golden opportunity to make a genuine Vodacom URC title statement in Cardiff, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Cape side “fell horribly short” against a Cardiff side playing with greater desperation and urgency. “The Stormers were woeful and played with the immaturity of a group content
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Affies earned their first win against Grey College since 2015, while Paarl Boys’ ended Stellenberg’s seven-match winning streak. In Pretoria, Affies scored four tries to triumph 28-21 after the teams had been locked at 7-7 at half-time. The hosts opened the scoring when winger Dehan Botha burst clear before releasing scrumhalf Fourie Roberts. While handling
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Johan Goosen has moved into coaching despite not formally announcing his retirement as a player. According to Rapport, the former Springbok flyhalf served as an attacking and kicking coach under head coach Phiwe Nomlomo as the Bulls XV claimed a dramatic 33-32 victory over the Lions XV in Friday’s SA Rugby U23 Cup final at
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Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls have to improve their decision-making and execution ahead of the URC quarter-finals. The Bulls will host Munster on 30 May after beating Benetton 45-19 at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. “There’s still a lot of work to be done,” Ackermann said. “There were soft moments and small mistakes that
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