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Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith has turned his focus to a massive Vodacom URC showdown against the Stormers, and he’s already sounded a warning about South African depth. After a demanding run of rugby, Smith admitted the physical and mental toll on his squad is starting to bite ahead of the top-of-the-table clash in Cape […]

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious push to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup has collapsed before it even truly began. The country has in fact opted not to enter the race at all. Just months after sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal openly floated the idea of bringing rugby’s global showpiece to the Middle East, the

The spluttering Stormers need to rediscover their identity quickly ahead of the table-topping Glasgow Warriors’ visit, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. On a weekend where South Africa’s Vodacom URC challenge took a hit with the Sharks all but dropping out of playoff contention, the Bulls and Lions led the way. There are three rounds of the

Blitzboks captain Impi Visser says he’s proud of his side for turning things around after a disappointing day one to break their Hong Kong hoodoo. South Africa claimed a historic first Hong Kong Sevens title with a commanding 35-7 win over Argentina in the final, but it followed a rocky start to the tournament with

Griquas and the Pumas recorded big wins in the SA Cup this weekend to pull clear of the chasing pack. The Pumas pummelled the Leopards 85-0 in Nelspruit on Friday night, while Griquas recorded their sixth straight win as they thrashed Eastern Province 52-9 in Gqeberha on Saturday. Unbeaten Griquas top the standings on 30

The Blitzboks won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time by dismantling defending champions Argentina on Sunday. South Africa cruised to a 35-7 victory at a packed Kai Tak Sports Park after leading 14-7 at half-time. The Hong Kong event is the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship, which also includes tournaments in

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Grey College lost three successive matches for the first time since 2015, while Paarl Boys’ returned to winning ways. Grey College, who had suffered shock defeats to down to Stellenberg and Australia’s St Joseph’s Nudgee College, were beaten 29-14 by Paarl Gim in Paarl. Grey struck first through wing JG Horn, who capitalised on a spilled

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has questioned whether the Ospreys “took away the scrum contest” in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match in Swansea. The Sharks suffered a 21-17 defeat that all but ended their playoff hopes. In a tight encounter, the Sharks started to gain the upper hand at the set-piece after the introduction of Bok props

Ellis Genge says England are determined to erase the pain of their 2023 World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks when the teams meet at Ellis Park on 4 July. England pushed the Boks to the brink in Paris, but a late penalty goal from Handré Pollard – won from a dominant scrum – sealed