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Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says discipline is the key focus ahead of next Friday night’s URC final against Leinster at Croke Park. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Pretoria-based side fought their way back from two yellow cards and a 21-3 deficit to beat the Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Murrayfield last Saturday. Against Leinster, however, Ackermann […]

Springbok prop Thomas du Toit is one of two South Africans included in the English Premiership Team of the Season. Du Toit was picked at tighthead after a standout campaign for Bath, while the Bristol Bears’ Benhard Janse van Rensburg earned a place in midfield. Sharks-bound Du Toit underlined his value last weekend by scoring

This is no ordinary rematch. The Vodacom Bulls lead the head-to-head battle, but Leinster own the one result that delivered silverware. This is the fourth knockout clash between these giants since 2022 with the Bulls winning two semi-finals and Leinster winning the 2025 final. The Bulls have two playoff wins (2022 and 2024 semi-final) to

Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has been appointed head coach of Bob Skinstad’s French Pro D2 club. The 44-year-old replaces David Irazoqui as Béziers-Hérault head coach after signing a three-year contract. Steenkamp ended his playing career in France with Toulouse and Stade Français before moving into coaching. He was La Rochelle’s scrum coach when they

The reasons for France’s decision to part ways with highly-rated defence coach Shaun Edwards have been revealed. According to L’Equipe, doubts about Edwards had been growing behind the scenes for some time despite France winning three Six Nations titles, including a Grand Slam in 2022, during his tenure. A source told the French sports newspaper

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read didn’t hesitate when asked to name his greatest player of all time. WATCH: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok  Photo: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images The post Watch: Read reveals his GOAT appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read didn’t hesitate when asked to name his

Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s no surprise he’s a Springbok! MORE: Read pinpoints Bok advantage  Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Read raves about ‘relentless’ Bok appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read reveals his toughest opponent – and it’s

Damian McKenzie says the Chiefs are ready to “rip in” as they prepare for a Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Friday. The All Blacks playmaker is set to make his 150th Super Rugby appearance as the Chiefs chase a place in next week’s final. Standing in their way are the

Bordeaux Bègles’ biggest stars are set to miss France’s Nations Championship opener against the All Blacks despite the club failing to qualify for the Top 14 playoffs. The back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners suffered a 34-31 home loss to Clermont to finish eighth in the domestic standings. That fuelled speculation that several leading France internationals

Nico Steyn’s former coach says he’s always had the ingredients to make it to rugby’s highest level. Former Glenwood High School coach Derek Heiberg admitted that Steyn was not widely regarded as a future Springbok during his school days. But he’s cited the Lions halfback’s relentless work ethic and determination to improve as key reasons