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Lukhanyo Am believes South Africa’s decision to select overseas-based players is a major reason behind the Springboks’ sustained success. The double World Cup-winning centre, currently playing in Japan, says allowing overseas-based players to represent the Boks has strengthened the national setup. “I think it’s very beneficial for South Africa to be able to select players […]

Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever happened to player safety? The post Keo & Zels: Justice for Ethan Hooker! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever

Ospreys winger Luke Morgan insists he did nothing wrong in the incident that injured Sharks centre Ethan Hooker. Hooker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder when Morgan dived on him after he had scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in Swansea. “Ethan’s injury was a massive

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says the Stormers will turn Saturday’s gut-wrenching loss to Connacht into fuel as they gear up to face the competition log-leaders. The playmaker says the 33-24 Vodacom URC loss has forced a reset inside the squad as they prepare for a defining stretch of the season. “As far as how we’re feeling, it

The off-season offers rugby players something rare: time to reset both physically and mentally. After months of demanding fixtures and travel schedules, the body needs space to recover while the mind craves a change of scenery. Mauritius delivers exactly that balance. Set in the Indian Ocean, this island combines warm tropical weather with world-class resorts

Damian Willemse could be set for a return to fullback as the Stormers weigh up a crucial backline reshuffle ahead of Saturday’s top-of-the-table showdown against Glasgow Warriors. Willemse has been deployed on the right wing in recent weeks across the Investec Champions Cup and Vodacom URC, largely due to injuries and the departure of loan

The Sharks have confirmed that Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams is leaving the club at the end of the season. The fleet-footed No 9 will take up a contract in Japan. His contract runs out in June 2026, with the switch set to take effect immediately after the current campaign. MORE: Hooker blow for Sharks, Boks

Werner Kok was feeling the beat before Ulster’s clash against Leinster in Belfast. .“He’s walking on sunshine ohhh” What do you think @wernerkok1 is listening to? Watch all the action LIVE on Premier Sports #BKTURC #URC | #ULSvLEI pic.twitter.com/QtViThNRu4 — BKT United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial) April 17, 2026   The post Watch: Werner Kok

Dillyn Leyds starred for La Rochelle as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Stormers and Springbok wing Dillyn Leyds dotted down for La Rochelle in a convincing 45-15 win against Investec Champions Cup holders Bordeaux Bègles, who had Tiaan Jacobs in the second row. Scrumhalf James Hall and

Eighteen-year-old fullback Zekhethelo Siyaya dazzled on his debut for the Sharks. In a losing cause against the Ospreys in the Vodacom URC, Siyaya showed enough to suggest that this would only be the first of many. MORE: Hooker blow for Sharks, Boks First of many @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/yIPWdORCHK — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) April 20, 2026