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Ulster centre Stuart McCloskey believes the rivalry between Ireland and South Africa has taken on a new edge in recent years. While not traditionally one of rugby’s classic match-ups, clashes between the two nations have intensified as both sides have risen to the top of the world game. The Springboks are back-to-back world champions, but […]

The Vodacom Bulls win big against Zebre, while the defending champions end the Lions’ winning run, according to the SA Rugby magazine team. United Rugby Championship: Ulster vs Stormers (Friday, 8:45pm) Simon Borchardt: Ulster by 3 Dylan Johnson: Stormers by 2 Juandre Joubert: Ulster by 9 Morne Esben: Stormers by 3 Lindiz van Zilla: Stormers by

Rhyno Smith will start against his former team for Benetton at Kings Park on Saturday. Smith represented the Sharks from 2016 to 2019 before moving to the Cheetahs, and has since established himself in Italy following his switch to Benetton in 2021. He has made 83 appearances for the Treviso-based club. The 33-year-old is named

Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Lions XV and Stormers XXIII at Ellis Park. The post WATCH LIVE: Lions XV vs Stormers XXIII appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Lions XV and Stormers XXIII at Ellis Park. The post WATCH LIVE: Lions XV

Crusaders wing Kurtis MacDonald copped a 20-minute red card after taking out Blues flyhalf Stephen Perofeta in the air. The incident took place in the 66th minute of Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific match in Christchurch, which the hosts won 36-20. Had to be a red#CRUvBLU pic.twitter.com/BglpnjPDdE — Steve Lenthall (@steve_l15) May 8, 2026 The post

The Vodacom Bulls have rung the changes for Saturday’s URC clash against Zebre at Loftus Versfeld. Veteran Springbok fullback Willie le Roux starts at flyhalf, with Paul de Wet at scrumhalf. Regular halfbacks Handré Pollard and Embrose Papier drop to the bench. In midfield, Canan Moodie returns from injury to regain the No 13 berth

Coach John Dobson says Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has made a “financial sacrifice” to rejoin the Stormers. Kolisi began his professional career with the Stormers before signing for the Sharks in 2021. He moved to Racing 92 after the 2023 World Cup, but his stint in France proved short-lived, with the Sharks paying a reported

Embrose Papier is set to carve his name into Bulls history this Saturday, and coach Johan Ackermann believes the Springboks are taking notice. Papier will make his 170th appearance for the Bulls if he comes off the bench against Zebre Parma at Loftus Versfeld, moving past legendary scrumhalf Joost van der Westhuizen as the club’s

Former All Blacks wing Cory Jane has urged NZ Rugby to act quickly to prevent one of the country’s rising stars from joining the overseas exodus. Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo has been one of the standout players in Super Rugby Pacific this season, leading the try-scoring charts with 15. However, the 23-year-old is set to

Although the Sharks cannot make the Vodacom URC playoffs, coach JP Pietersen’s selections for Saturday’s home match against Benetton make it a worthwhile viewing experience, writes MARK KEOHANE. The next two matches are a chance to bid farewell to Siya Kolisi, who will return to Cape Town and the Stormers for the 2026-27 season, but for