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The Springboks’ Nations Championship Test schedule remains on track, but growing tensions in the Middle East have sparked contingency planning. According to Rapport, rugby administrators are drawing up a Plan B to ensure the smooth running of the new tournament, which kicks off on 4 July, amid uncertainty over how the crisis could impact key […]

JP Pietersen’s growing impact as head coach is driving the Sharks’ resurgence, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Sharks are showing the same physicality, rugby intelligence and mental resolve that defined Pietersen’s playing career. He recalls how Eddie Jones once described Pietersen as a player with both “functional and emotional

A key member of the Vodacom Bulls backline has decided to continue his career in France. According to Rapport, utility back David Kriel is set to join Top 14 club La Rochelle at the end of the season, ending speculation over his future after attracting interest from clubs in Japan and Scotland. The 27-year-old had

The Stormers overcame an error-ridden performance to down Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The hosts won the Vodacom URC clash 33-14 after the teams were locked at 7-7 at half-time. It cements the Stormers’ second place on the log as they prepare to travel to France to face Toulon in the Investec Champions

The Lions scored six tries to beat the Dragons at Ellis Park on Saturday and keep the pace in their Vodacom URC playoff chase. Scrumhalf Nico Steyn scored a brace of tries, while flyhalf Chris Smith contributed 15 points as the Pride stormed to a 42-26 win. It propelled them to fourth on the log

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Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann bemoaned “missed opportunities” after his side’s 34-31 win against Munster at Loftus. Despite claiming a valuable five-point haul that briefly moved them up to seventh on the Vodacom URC log, Ackermann felt the Bulls weren’t clinical enough. “We could have put them away, purely because of execution and errors –

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls will go all out to beat the Glasgow Warriors in next Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 playoff. The Bulls face a daunting trip to Scotstoun Stadium after sneaking into the playoffs with just one win in four pool matches – a dramatic 26-24 victory against Pau in France

Embrose Papier scored two tries as the Vodacom Bulls held off Munster at Loftus on Saturday. The scrumhalf was a surprise omission from the first Springbok alignment camp of the year and sent Rassie Erasmus another reminder of his ability with a Man of the Match performance in sweltering Highveld conditions. The Bulls’ 34-31 win

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