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Scott Robertson is on the thin edge of the blade after a season in which the All Blacks flattered to deceive and also recorded the worst loss in their storied history. NZ Rugby has reportedly decided to stick with the 51-year-old for now after a formal review of an average 2025 season. But there are
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The Welsh Rugby Union is exploring the option of entering a semi-professional Super Rygbi Cymru side into the Vodacom URC. This comes as the WRU pushes ahead with plans to cut its professional teams – the Dragons, Cardiff, Scarlets and Ospreys – from four to three. However, the WRU is contractually obliged to provide four
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LINDIZ VAN ZILLA looks at the teams in Bands 2, 3 and 4 for the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday (11am SA time). BAND 2 WALLABIES (Ranked 7) FIJI (8) Fiji qualified automatically by finishing in the top three of their pool at the 2023 World Cup. Their historic quarter-final run in
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Lions forward coach Julian Redelinghuys says Saturday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Benetton at Ellis Park is “massive” for their playoff ambitions. The Joburg-based franchise begin their European campaign with belief after a landmark Vodacom URC win over the Bulls at Loftus last weekend. Redelinghuys was blunt about the stakes. With only four pool matches
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The Stormers say their perfect Vodacom URC record is of no value as they gear up to take on Europe’s very best in the Investec Champions Cup. Fresh off a landmark victory over Munster in Limerick – their first ever at Thomond Park – John Dobson’s side sit pretty at the top of the Vodacom
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South African rugby’s passion runs deep, and Springbok memorabilia captures its spirit in style. From signed jerseys to vintage programmes, special-edition newspapers, ticket stubs and rare match posters, these treasures weave tales of heritage, with the Springboks – world rugby’s No 1 team – standing tall as South Africa’s icon of pride and unity. Where
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LINDIZ VAN ZILLA looks at how the top-seeded teams are shaping up ahead of the 2027 World Cup draw in Sydney on Wednesday (11am SA time). The top six nations on the World Rugby rankings are in Band 1 and the top seeds, while one of the Band 1 teams will face host nation Australia
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Nick Mallett says Andre Esterhuizen has transformed into one of the Springboks’ most valuable players. Speaking on the Talking Boks podcast, the former Bok coach said Esterhuizen’s evolution has been remarkable and central to South Africa’s dominance. He adds the powerful midfield-loose-forward “hybrid” has gone from being on the fringes of Springbok selection, to someone
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The Springboks’ win over Ireland – driven by a dominant scrum – has led to a review of yellow-card sanctions for infringements at the set-piece. According to The Times, Six Nations unions are looking to raise the issue within the law-making corridors of rugby. The Aviva Stadium clash saw six cards, including yellows for Irish looseheads
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