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Tuks dominated the NWU Eagles in the Varsity Cup final on Monday to secure a record-breaking sixth title. Tuks won 31-3 after leading 10-3 at the break at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria. Played in wet conditions, the game was dominated by kicks and tight exchanges among the forwards. NWU started strongly, camping on the Tuks […]

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The Stormers are determined to honour the legacy of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon when they host Connacht. Solomon died on Saturday aged 64 having served in the role since 2004. “He embodied this team,” said Dobson on Monday. “He lived it every day. For 20-odd years, he gave everything. It will never be the

The Stormers have received a timely lift ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Connacht in Cape Town. Coach John Dobson’s lock resources are beginning to improve after a challenging period on the injury front. “Ruben [van Heerden] is available this week,” Dobson said. “Salmaan [Moerat] is a few weeks away, but we’re getting there

Stormers coach John Dobson has launched a passionate defence of his players, describing public criticism as “completely uncalled for” and “depressing”. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson was speaking at a media conference ahead of the team’s return to Vodacom URC action and just over a week after an agonising 28-27 loss away to Toulon in

The Vodacom Bulls have moved to lock down the heart of their pack, confirming long-term contract extensions for two influential loose forwards. In a clear show of intent, the Bulls have secured Marco van Staden until June 2028, while Mpilo Gumede has committed to a five-year deal that will keep him at Loftus Versfeld until

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has warned his side not to get carried away ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon on 2 May. The Irish giants booked a fifth successive semi-final appearance with a commanding 43-13 win over the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday, but Cullen remained cautious. “We were here

South African schools are spending millions of rands in a bid to strengthen their rugby teams. The results are already shaking up the traditional pecking order. Stellenberg have shocked Paarl Gim, Grey College and Paul Roos this season, Michaelhouse upset Affies, while Garsfontein beat Stellenberg and Paarl Boys’ High, but lost to Jeppe. Behind this

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok scored 37 points as the Kintetsu Liners crushed the Hino Red Dolphins 77-36 in Tokyo on Saturday. Libbok scored a hat-trick of tries and slotted all 11 of his goal kicks. Kintetsu remain top of the Division 2 log, with 10 wins from 11 matches. Libbok is the leading point-scorer in

Several of South Africa’s leading coaching minds will be in the spotlight when the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals take place in early May, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. On Friday night, Bath staged a spectacular comeback to see off English Premiership rivals the Northampton Saints in the first quarter-final. They were joined in the final four