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Vodacom Bulls fullback Willie le Roux has proven this season that his experience remains a valuable commodity. The 36-year-old has been one of South African rugby’s most debated players. Every missed pass, every risky kick and every error has been dissected. Questions about his place at the highest level have followed him throughout much of […]

Seven players from last year’s successful campaign have been included in the Junior Springboks squad for the 2026 Junior World Championship in Georgia. The global showpiece takes place in Georgia from 27 June to 18 July. Captain and lock Riley Norton, props Oliver Reid and Rambo Kubheka, hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele, flyhalf Vusi Moyo, wing Cheswill

The Currie Cup First Division kicks off this weekend, with the defending champion Griffons facing the Border Bulldogs in East London. After lifting the trophy last season, the Northern Free Staters head into the new campaign with a target on their backs and will be eager to make a strong statement at Police Park on

Despite confirming plans for life after Tony Brown, Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks still have plenty to learn from the attack guru. The 51-year-old will join the All Blacks coaching team after the 2027 World Cup having signed a two-year contract with NZ Rugby. Speaking at the Springbok training camp on Thursday, Erasmus said: “We

Johan Ackermann insists the Springbok training camp is the furthest thing from his players’ minds as the Bulls prepare for the biggest match of their season. With the URC final against Leinster looming at Croke Park, the Bulls coach says every ounce of focus within his squad is being channelled towards bringing the trophy back

Joe Schmidt may be stepping down as Wallabies coach, but the highly regarded New Zealander is not leaving Australian rugby just yet. Rugby Australia confirmed on Friday that Schmidt will join an Australia A coaching team headed by Stephen Larkham, ensuring one of the game’s most respected coaching minds remains involved in developing the country’s

Lions junior teams coach Mziwakhe Nkosi believes Siba Mahashe is on track for a Springbok debut. Mahashe’s inclusion in the Bok environment has been one of the feel-good stories in South African rugby, and Nkosi is convinced the exposure will accelerate the next phase of the player’s development. “He has many of the same attributes

After almost a decade playing abroad, Faf de Klerk says returning to South African rugby has given him new motivation. The double World Cup-winning scrumhalf is back in the Springbok set-up after an extended absence and admits the call-up still means as much as ever. “It’s an amazing feeling,” De Klerk said. “Once you lose

James Lowe is set to bring the curtain down on a remarkable Leinster career when the defending champions face the Vodacom Bulls in the URC final at Croke Park. On Tuesday, Leinster confirmed the Ireland wing will depart the club at the end of the season. Next Friday night’s URC decider will be Lowe’s 102nd

The Glasgow Warriors produced a remarkable comeback to beat the Vodacom Bulls 21-16 in the 2023-24 URC final at Loftus Versfeld. Jake White’s Bulls finished second on the log before home playoff wins against Benetton (30-23) and Leinster (25-20), while Franco Smith’s fourth-placed Glasgow beat the Stormers 27-10 at Scotstoun before upsetting table-topping Munster 17-10