Jake White has landed his first coaching role since leaving the Bulls earlier this year. The 61-year-old former Springbok coach has been recruited by Selborne College in East London as a consultant to strengthen its rugby programme from 2026. “I’m excited to see what rugby looks like there now since I started coaching schools rugby […]
South African rugby has had to fight opposition on the field for years – but now, MARK KEOHANE argues, it’s fighting bias off it too. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane slams the nine-match ban handed to Bulls front-row forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels for alleged foul play against Connacht. “Let’s call a spade a spade: the
The Stormers’ impressive, first-ever win over Benetton in Treviso may have come at an expensive price. Coach John Dobson has revealed concern over Damian Willemse who suffered an injury in the hard-fought 31-16 win on Saturday. “Damian Willemse has probably got a pulled hamstring,” Dobson said. “He was moved on to the wing, which I
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A personal tally of 21 points for flyhalf Jurie Mathee kept the Stormers unbeaten in this year’s URC as they ground out a hard-fought win over Benetton in Treviso. The Cape side wrapped up their first-ever perfect tour as they beat Benetton 24-16 to break their losing streak in Treviso. The visitors dominated the early
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Coach John Plumtree says it will take time for the Sharks to come together despite winning their first match of the URC season against the Scarlets on Saturday. The Durban-based side claimed a 29-19 bonus-point victory at Kings Park to lift themselves from 14th to 12th on the log before the international break. But Plumtree
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The Sharks kick-started their season with a bonus-point victory against the Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday. This was a must-win fixture for John Plumtree’s men after three defeats and a draw left them 14th on the URC log – and while unconvincing, the 29-19 triumph will come as welcome relief going into the international
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Follow the live action as Benetton Rugby face the Stormers in a United Rugby Championship clash at Stadio Monigo. Tweets by THESTORMERS The post LIVE: Benetton vs Stormers appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as Benetton take on the Stormers in Treviso. @Vodacom #URC #BENvSTO The post LIVE:
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Bulls coach Johann Ackermann has confirmed that no new video evidence was presented during Jan-Hendrik Wessels’ disciplinary hearing. The Springbok front-rower received a nine-match ban for allegedly grabbing Connacht flank Josh Murphy’s genitals during the Bulls’ 28-27 win in Galway. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the match. Murphy complained to referee Mike
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Follow the live action as the Sharks host Scarlets in a round five Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash. Tweets by SharksRugby The post LIVE: Sharks vs Scarlets appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as the Sharks take on Scarlets at Kings Park. @Vodacom #URC #SHAvSCA The post LIVE: Sharks
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The Lions produced their most complete performance of the season to defeat previously unbeaten Ulster in a 12-try thriller at Ellis Park on Saturday. The hosts ran in seven tries in a 49-31 victory to claim their second triumph of the URC campaign. Flyhalf Chris Smith added 14 points from the tee with four conversions
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