Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann may be forced to rejig his back three ahead of URC matches against Welsh opposition. After exiting the Investec Champions Cup with a 25-21 loss to the Glasgow Warriors last week, the Bulls remained in Europe to prepare for fixtures against the Dragons in Newport (17 April) and Scarlets in […]
Bulls face Canan conundrum Read More »
Read the latest digital edition of SA Rugby magazine for FREE and stand the chance to win R100,000! Simply follow these steps: 1. Go to www.hmshop.co.za/product/sa-rugby 2. In the ‘Buy’ menu, select the digital edition and click ‘Buy now’ 3. Register and use the coupon code sarugbymagfree 4. You will be notified via email that
FREE DIGI-MAG! Ethan set for Bok domination Read More »
The Blitzboks are fully aware that teams are looking to unseat them from the top of the sevens totem pole. The regular-season SVNS winners are preparing for the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong from 17-19 April, which will be followed by tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux. South Africa face Uruguay,
Leyds: Blitzboks have target on their backs Read More »
Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are still a “work in progress” despite putting themselves firmly in URC playoff contention. After a difficult start to the season, the Bulls have regained momentum and lie eighth on the URC log after 14 rounds. The Pretoria-based side also managed to sneak into the Investec Champions Cup playoffs,
Ackers: Real change doesn’t happen overnight Read More »
Three former Springboks have weighed in on crucial refereeing calls late in the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash between Toulon and the Stormers. The Cape side suffered an agonising 28-27 defeat at the Stade Mayol as the hosts escaped punishment for several late infringements. On the Boks Unpacked podcast, Schalk Burger, Hanyani Shimange and Jean
Ex-Boks blast ‘dreadful’ calls in Stormers defeat Read More »
Former Chiefs and All Blacks flyhalf Stephen Donald reflects on Bryan Habana’s famous title-winning try in the 2007 Super 14 final at Kings Park. HABANAAA IG: theaftermatchshow pic.twitter.com/Ob5L4VN6U2 — DummySwitchPod (@DummySwitchPod) April 8, 2026 The post Watch: Beaver on Habana’s iconic moment appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Former Chiefs and All Blacks flyhalf Stephen
Watch: Beaver on Habana’s iconic moment Read More »
Former Paarl Gimnasium centre Markus Muller ranks his top five opposition school rugby fields. The post Watch: Muller ranks top five school rugby fields appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Former Paarl Gimnasium centre Markus Muller ranks his top five opposition school rugby fields. The post Watch: Muller ranks top five school rugby fields
Watch: Muller ranks top five school rugby fields Read More »
Jacques Nienaber’s role at Leinster is being shaped more by perception than performance, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane challenges the idea that senior coach Nienaber is to blame when Leinster lose but overlooked when they win, describing it as “lazy, a convenient narrative and fundamentally dishonest”. He argues that Nienaber arrived in Dublin
Nienaber narrative misses mark Read More »
The French believe they have unearthed a winger even quicker than Springbok flyer Cheslin Kolbe. Rising French star Gaël Dréan’s explosive pace has left the Toulon coaches and performance staff stunned. The Stormers got a good look at him this past weekend in the Investec Champions Cup last 16, when he created a try and
France winger who’s faster than Cheslin Read More »
The success of the Springboks has reignited debate in New Zealand about whether the All Blacks should follow a similar selection model. All Blacks defence coach and former captain Tana Umaga believes the time may have come for New Zealand Rugby to reconsider its long-standing rule that prevents overseas-based players from representing the national team.
Umaga points to Boks in eligibility debate Read More »
