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Cheslin Kolbe, who turns 32 today, has redefined the perception of what small backs can achieve in rugby. Revered for his elusiveness, the winger has dazzled with an electric side-step and explosive pace, leaving a legacy of game-changing moments. His contributions include scoring tries in critical games like the 2019 World Cup final and the […]

French club Perpignan have parted ways with head coach Franck Azema after enduring a nightmare start to their Top 14 campaign – eight losses from eight matches and not a single point on the board. The Catalan outfit, French champions as recently as 2009, confirmed Azema’s dismissal on Monday following Saturday’s 29-22 defeat to fellow

Nine years after Ireland’s historic win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Codie Taylor says the lessons from that bruising day in Chicago still echo through the squad. The veteran hooker was among the replacements in 2016, when New Zealand trailed by 17 points at half time and mounted a fierce fightback – only

Ireland head into their Chicago showdown with the All Blacks on Saturday carrying something that would’ve been unthinkable a decade ago – genuine belief. Andy Farrell’s men are in the United States brimming with confidence. Since taking charge in 2020, Farrell has squared his ledger against New Zealand with three wins and three defeats –

Bulls and Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom has revealed when he’s likely to make his long-awaited return to action. The 23-year-old loose forward has been out since tearing a hamstring tendon in the URC semi-final against the Sharks in June – an injury that not only ruled him out of the final against Leinster but

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says Jordie Barrett has provided “good insights” into Ireland ahead of Saturday’s Test at Soldier Field in Chicago. Barrett spent seven months at Leinster last season, playing 15 matches and helping them lift the URC title before returning to New Zealand. His time in Dublin means he knows many of

Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the world champions are relishing the challenge of a gruelling five-Test end-of-year tour. The Boks kick off their northern-hemisphere campaign against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, before taking on France, Italy, Ireland and Wales. Smith, who plies his trade in Japan with the Shizuoka Blue Revs, says the

Stormers stalwart Deon Fourie admits his remarkable rugby journey may be nearing its end. The 39-year-old is currently undergoing rehabilitation after surgery to repair a torn bicep. Speaking to Independent Media just 10 days after an operation to reattach the muscle to the bone, the veteran Springbok revealed he is still coming to terms with

Lood de Jager was the goalkeeper as several Springboks took a penalty shootout. Are the goals tiny or is Lood massive? The Springboks messing about in training with a penalty shootout is the best video you’ll watch today #SSRugby | #QuilterNS pic.twitter.com/iJR0RUmB1W — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) October 27, 2025 The post Watch: Lood stops Boks

Zels reckons Rassie won’t show his hand against Japan, Keo thinks otherwise.   The post Keo & Zels: Rassie will keep Bok fans guessing appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Zels reckons Rassie won’t show his hand against Japan, Keo thinks otherwise. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie will keep Bok fans guessing appeared first