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Vodacom Bulls sharpshooter David Kriel shares a funny backstory to his match-winning penalty goal against Leinster at Loftus in round 13 of the URC. MORE: What Bulls hero told himself before kick David Kriel on his clutch kick that sealed our victory against Leinster @Vodacom #URC | @URCOfficial_RSA #ForeverBlue pic.twitter.com/QVkpsVT1Wt — Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) […]

Thomas du Toit credits the coaches at Bath for teaching him “the art of scoring tries”, as the Springbok prop continues to chalk up touchdowns for the Premiership front-runners. The 29-year-old, who joined the Somerset club in 2023, has turned into an unlikely try-scoring machine under director of rugby Johann van Graan’s system. His latest

Vodacom Bulls winger Seb de Klerk faces a citing and likely suspension while a pair of Bok forwards are nursing knocks ahead of Saturday’s URC clash with Zebre at Loftus. Bulls boss Jake White will be sweating over the injuries to Cameron Hanekom and Johan Grobbelaar, while De Klerk’s red card in round 13 of

Marnus van der Merwe wants to make his second appearance at a Springbok alignment camp count as the “competitive” hooker continues to make a big impression at Scarlets. Speaking to Netwerk24, the 28-year-old admitted he feared being overlooked after moving to Wales but was reassured by the call-up as one of 26 players set to

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Ruben van Heerden, Warrick Gelant and Wandi Simelane combine to put Deon Fourie over for one of four tries in a Stormers win in Llanelli. ALSO: Dobbo upbeat despite Brannas blow @captain.springbok Let the boys play! Unbelievable try! @DHL Stormers @Sacha Feinberg – Mngomezulu #stormersrugby #rugby #urc #rugbyunion #rugbytok #rugbyboys #springboks ♬ original

New Zealand Rugby has reportedly blocked Rugby Australia’s motion to stage an annual Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day, citing logistical and financial concerns. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that despite initial enthusiasm from NZR, the concept was ultimately deemed “not viable”. RA had hoped to launch the fixture next April, with Western Australia’s government

Kwagga Smith and Walt Steenkamp each crossed twice in Japan League One, among a host of South African try-scorers on duty for foreign clubs at the weekend. Japan League One Kwagga Smith scored a brace for his Shizuoka Blue Revs side in their 31-25 win over Tokyo Black Rams. Sanele Nohamba made his debut for

The Stormers moved into the top eight while the Sharks and Vodacom Bulls retained their log positions in a thrilling round 13 of the Vodacom URC. The STORMERS‘ 29-17 bonus-point win against the Scarlets in Llanelli saw them shoot up from 12th on the log to eighth – the first time this season they have

Griquas, the Pumas and Griffons maintained their unbeaten run with victories in the third round of the SA Cup. The Valke and Eastern Province also picked up wins as the Boland Kavaliers and Cheetahs lost further ground on the top four. Griquas scored 18 tries to obliterate the Border Bulldogs 118-3 in East London, the

Sevens veteran Siviwe ‘Shakes’ Soyizwapi and a young Blitzboks squad have jetted off to Hong Kong for the iconic fifth leg in the World Rugby SVNS series. The 57-tournament finisher returns to Hong Kong for a sixth time, though a new venue awaits at the three-day Hong Kong Sevens that kicks off at the Kai