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The Crusaders’ cavalry of mascot knights and horses have been retired after 30 years, ahead of their move to their new stadium in Christchurch. The team of six horses and knights have fired up the home fans ahead of kick-off since the Super Rugby side’s inception in 1996. Beloved by spectators, the cavalry will no […]

Keo & Zels discuss why the Springboks coaching conversation will eventually include Johann van Graan. The post Keo & Zels: Is Johann van Graan the next Bok coach? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo & Zels discuss why the Springboks coaching conversation will eventually include Johann van Graan. The post Keo & Zels: Is

The log-leading Glasgow Warriors face a challenging two-match Vodacom URC tour of South Africa with a depleted squad. Franco Smith’s side will take on the fifth-placed Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday before travelling to Cape Town to face the Stormers, who are currently second. The Warriors are coming off a 22-19 Investec Champions Cup

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann values trusted lieutenants – from Swys de Bruin to Swys’ son Neil. Ackermann, who succeeded Jake White in mid-2025, brought Neil in as attack coach at the end of 2025 as part of a broader cultural and tactical reset at Loftus. “Neil is a copy and paste of Swys,” Ackermann

Tuks dominated the NWU Eagles in the Varsity Cup final on Monday to secure a record-breaking sixth title. Tuks won 31-3 after leading 10-3 at the break at Tuks Stadium in Pretoria. Played in wet conditions, the game was dominated by kicks and tight exchanges among the forwards. NWU started strongly, camping on the Tuks

Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals was the best? VOTE HERE! Photo: James Crombie/INPHO The post Watch: Champions Cup top tries (Semi-finals) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Which of these five tries from the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals was the best? The post Watch: Champions Cup top tries (Semi-finals)

The Stormers are determined to honour the legacy of long-serving team manager Chippie Solomon when they host Connacht. Solomon died on Saturday aged 64 having served in the role since 2004. “He embodied this team,” said Dobson on Monday. “He lived it every day. For 20-odd years, he gave everything. It will never be the

The Stormers have received a timely lift ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Connacht in Cape Town. Coach John Dobson’s lock resources are beginning to improve after a challenging period on the injury front. “Ruben [van Heerden] is available this week,” Dobson said. “Salmaan [Moerat] is a few weeks away, but we’re getting there

Stormers coach John Dobson has launched a passionate defence of his players, describing public criticism as “completely uncalled for” and “depressing”. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson was speaking at a media conference ahead of the team’s return to Vodacom URC action and just over a week after an agonising 28-27 loss away to Toulon in

The Vodacom Bulls have moved to lock down the heart of their pack, confirming long-term contract extensions for two influential loose forwards. In a clear show of intent, the Bulls have secured Marco van Staden until June 2028, while Mpilo Gumede has committed to a five-year deal that will keep him at Loftus Versfeld until