The Pumas’ reputation as one of South African rugby’s most productive talent factories continues to grow, but it comes at a price. Players developed in the Lowveld are regularly snapped up by bigger unions and overseas clubs, forcing coach Jimmy Stonehouse to constantly rebuild his squad. Openside flank Ruwald van der Merwe has signed with […]
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Sale Sharks hooker Nathan Jibulu has been banned for six weeks after biting an opponent during their Investec Champions Cup last-16 defeat to Harlequins. Jibulu admitted to the offence, which carries a minimum sanction of 12 weeks under World Rugby regulations. The disciplinary panel applied the low-end entry point before reducing the suspension by 50%
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A look ahead to this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals. Bath vs Northampton Saints Friday, 10 April, The Rec (9pm SA time) The quarter-finals open with a blockbuster all-English showdown. Bath, winners of the 2024-25 EPCR Challenge Cup, host last season’s Champions Cup runners-up the Northampton Saints, with both sides looking to go all in
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Three of the eight Investec Champions Cup quarter-finalists are headed by South African coaches, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Johann van Graan (Bath head coach), Franco Smith (Glasgow Warriors head coach) and Jacques Nienaber (Leinster senior coach, under head coach Leo Cullen) will lead their teams into battle this weekend. In the round of 16, six
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Veteran Toulon centre Ma’a Nonu has been cited for foul play following an incident in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against the Stormers at the Stade Mayol. The 43-year-old former All Black was yellow-carded by referee Christophe Ridley for a dangerous tackle on Stormers replacement midfielder Wandisile Simelane in the 79th minute shortly after
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The boys debate whether the Boks will be the greatest beneficiaries from the Stormers and Bulls’ dramatic Investec Champions Cup playoff elimination. The post WATCH: Did Rassie win when Stormers and Bulls lost? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys debate whether the Boks will be the greatest beneficiaries from the Stormers and Bulls’
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A former Wallabies flyhalf who starred at two World Cups will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Bernard Foley is currently playing for the Kubota Spears in Japan Rugby League One. The 36-year-old, known as “Iceman” for his calmness under pressure, won 76 caps for the Wallabies and helped them reach the
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Former England captain Courtney Lawes has signed for the Sale Sharks and declared his intention to come out of international retirement. The 37-year-old forward, who won 105 Test caps, will return to the English Premiership after a two-year stint in France with Brive, eyeing one final push at the top level. “I’m really excited to
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The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the departure of a key backline player to France. After six highly successful seasons with the Bulls, utility back David Kriel has signed a deal with Top 14 giants La Rochelle that begins in July. Kriel, a two-time Currie Cup champion, started at fullback in the Bulls’ 25-21 Investec Champions
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Kearsney and DHS ended their Easter festivals on a high, while there were also notable wins for Affies and Westville on Monday. Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival The hosts made it three wins from three, beating Zwartkop 22-19 in the final match of the festival following wins against Rustenburg and Transvalia. Zwartkop struck first with loosehead
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