Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall has admitted he was surprised by Tony Brown’s decision to leave the Springboks and return to New Zealand after the 2027 World Cup. New Zealand Rugby confirmed that Brown has signed a two-year deal to join the All Blacks coaching team from 2028. The former All Blacks flyhalf is […]
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Munster stunned the Stormers 19-14 at Cape Town Stadium in the 2022-23 Vodacom URC final to end a 12-year wait for silverware. The defending champions had finished third on the log before beating the Bulls 33-21 and Connacht 43-25 in Cape Town. Fifth-placed Munster were forced to do it the hard way, winning playoff matches
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Leinster and the Vodacom Bulls have forged one of the URC’s fiercest rivalries, and another intriguing chapter awaits. When the teams run out at Croke Park next Friday night (8:30pm SA time), they will contest a historic consecutive URC final. In the 2025 decider, Leinster produced a ruthless display to end a four-year trophy drought,
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Winger Prince Nkabinde scored a hat-trick in the Cheetahs’ dominant win against Romania A in Bloemfontein on Wednesday. The Free Staters triumphed 47-14 to maintain their winning start to the Toyota Challenge, despite making 14 changes to their starting lineup. The Cheetahs made a flying start, racing into a 14-0 lead inside six minutes and
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Griquas and the Pumas both claimed convincing wins against overseas opposition at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. Griquas, who beat Romania A in the opening round of the Toyota Challenge, made it two from two with a dominant 56-21 victory against Georgia’s Black Lion. The Currie Cup champions raced into a 28-0 half-time lead
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Former All Blacks captain Kieran Read has identified what currently gives the Springboks the upper hand over their greatest rivals. The Springboks sit atop the world rankings after winning back-to-back World Cups under Rassie Erasmus, while the All Blacks enter a new era under Dave Rennie following the departure of Scott Robertson. Speaking on The
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The Springboks have been hard at work in their training camp in Johannesburg, as they prepare for an intense international season. MORE: Sharks workhorse, Euro champ get Bok call-up First sightings of the #Springboks inside the gym with the season getting underway next weekend #SSRugby pic.twitter.com/K4WA7atmgu — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) June 10, 2026 The post
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Salmaan Moerat has been released from the Springbok camp due to injury and replaced by a Stormers teammate. Ruben van Heerden, a central figure in the Stormers pack in this season’s Vodacom URC, will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday evening. The world champions are preparing for their season opener against the Barbarians in
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New head of recruitment and retention Ruan Jacobs has revealed his strategy for the Sharks. The former Affies director of rugby recently replaced former England fullback Michael Horak in a key role overseeing player contracting, recruitment and talent identification across the Sharks’ professional and pathway structures. While attracting top players from outside KwaZulu-Natal remains important,
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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend insists modern players are better prepared than ever for the demands of international travel. His side gears up for a globe-trotting route that culminates in a Test against the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld before heading back to home comforts. The Scots face one of the most demanding stretches of their Nations
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