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Kevin Foote has backed continuity ahead of Saturday’s U20 Rugby Championship decider against New Zealand in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks coach has made just one change to the match 23 that powered past Australia last weekend, with loose forward Risima Khosa returning to the bench in place of Gert Kemp. The hosts head into the […]

The Cheetahs are facing increased competition for a place in the Vodacom URC, with a London club reportedly in advanced discussions with tournament organisers. The Cheetahs were axed from the competition when it rebranded from the Pro 14 to the URC in 2021 and have since had to be satisfied with playing in Europe’s second-tier

Former Junior Boks coach Dawie Theron admits Jan Serfontein’s unfulfilled international career remains a mystery. Serfontein earned 34 Test caps between his 2013 debut against Italy at Kings Park and his final appearance against the All Blacks in 2017 – a respectable tally that nonetheless fell short of expectations for a player who burst onto

SA Rugby says the four-match Greatest Rivalry Test series between the Springboks WILL have a winner if it ends in draw. But should that be the case? Speaking to SARugbymag.co.za last week, general manager of operations Yusuf Jackson said: “There will be a tiebreaker in the event the series is drawn, and there will be an

NZ Rugby has appointed Steve Lancaster as its permanent chief executive after a six-month stint in the role on an interim basis. The former Crusaders lock has been part of the NZ Rugby executive team since 2020 and led community rugby as general manager since 2016. NZ Rugby chairman David Kirk said the board had

Leinster assistant coach Tyler Bleyendaal has warned his side about the threat posed by the in-form Lions ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash at the Aviva Stadium. The Lions head to Dublin on a six-match winning run that has lifted them to third on the standings, level on points with fourth-placed Leinster. “They are extremely

The coach who transformed Ntuthuko Mchunu from a journeyman loose forward into a Springbok prop says the positional switch was inspired by his work with Tendai Mtawarira. Sean Everitt, the former Sharks coach now at the helm of Edinburgh, played a key role in moulding both front rowers after recognising they possessed the raw materials

Three former Springboks have weighed in on how Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between the Boks and the All Blacks should be decided if it ends 2-2. The two great foes will meet in three Tests in South Africa and once in Baltimore in the inaugural Greatest Rivalry series, but the even number of matches has

A big reason why South Africa are the best international rugby side in the world right now is their strength in depth. Ox Nché might be the leading loosehead of the team, but Gerhard Steenekamp is a capable replacement. When Siya Kolisi comes off, Marco van Staden is raring to go. You get the picture.

Siya Kolisi has delivered a brutally honest assessment of the Sharks’ season, admitting their failure to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs “hurt”. The Springbok captain didn’t hold back after the Durban side missed out on the top eight, despite boasting a squad packed with international quality. “It’s been a tough week for us, not making