Junior Boks hopefuls laid down an early marker for selection as the SA U20 academy side ran amok against the UCT Ikeys in Stellenbosch. The academy side, effectively a shadow Junior Boks group, tore into the Ikeys, running in a staggering 14 tries against the defending Varsity Cup champions as they shape up for the […]
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South African-born former Italy lock Carlo del Fava hopes Rassie Erasmus’ call on Italy is correct. After the Springboks’ three-Test series against the Azzurri in 2025, Erasmus made it clear that Italy were no longer a side to be spoken about in hopeful terms alone. “They’re a team who – according to me – are
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The Sharks have confirmed the signing of a loosehead prop on a three-year contract. Cameron Dawson has joined the Sharks from the Cheetahs after featuring for the Bloemfontein-based outfit in this season’s EPCR Challenge Cup. A former Paul Roos Gymnasium pupil, Dawson has built a solid reputation at provincial level and, at 27, offers experience
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The Blitzboks will look to put a disappointing Singapore tournament behind them as they gear up for this weekend’s Perth Sevens. South Africa will face Spain, Argentina and Fiji in Pool A at HBF Park. The Blitzboks arrived in Perth on Monday evening following a fourth-place finish in Singapore and for Ryan Oosthuizen, it was
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Ireland coach Andy Farrell has picked Sam and Cian Prendergast to start together for the first time, against France in Paris on Thursday. Flyhalf Sam, 22, retains his place in the side from the last two autumn internationals, while flanker Cian, 25, is rewarded for fine club form with his first Six Nations appearance. It
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Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Sharks’ 36-24 win against the Stormers at Kings Park. The post Watch: How Sharks dismantled Stormers in Durban appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Go behind the scenes before, during and after the Sharks’ 36-24 win against the Stormers at Kings Park. The post Watch: How
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Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont will make his return for France against Ireland in Thursday’s Six Nations opener in Paris. Dupont has not played for Les Bleus since tearing his cruciate knee ligament against Ireland in March during last year’s Six Nations tournament. That was a pivotal moment as France bounced back from their shock 38-17
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Matthew Kriel, the younger brother of twins Jesse and Dan, has been appointed head of recruitment for the Mzansi Rugby League. Springbok veteran and two-time World Cup winner Jesse is the most famous of the Kriel brothers, earning 87 Test caps and captaining the Springboks on occasion last year. His twin Dan plays as a centre
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A key Stormers and Springbok player is facing a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery for a groin hernia. Experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach confirmed the procedure via social media, posting a photo from a hospital bed on X and Instagram with the caption: “Quick pit stop. Everything went well! Back in a bit.” According to
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Former France coach Philippe Saint-Andre believes Ireland are in decline, but two-time Six Nations winner Mike Ross insists they will again challenge for the title. Ireland will be missing several key players when they kick off their bid to regain the Six Nations crown against title-holders France in Paris on Thursday. A mixed bag of
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