The Cheetahs have received a boost with an impactful backline player signing a new two-year contract. Wing Prince Nkabinde’s decision to extend his stay in Bloemfontein comes amid renewed optimism at the Free State club, with World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk also set to join the Cheetahs later this year. ALSO: Faf heading […]
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Andries Bekker has been appointed forwards coach of an overseas club. Rapport reports that the former Springbok lock has joined Russian Championship club Strela-Agro Kazan at the behest of head coach and former Bulls centre JP Nel following the departure of ex-Bok hooker Gary Botha. Bekker was sacked by the Bulls late last year, along
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Coach Fabien Galthié praised four-try hero Louis Bielle-Biarrey after France’s last-gasp victory over England earned them back-to-back Six Nations titles. Bielle-Biarrey was the star of the show, although Thomas Ramos held his nerve to kick the winning penalty after the final hooter to secure a rollercoaster 48-46 success on Saturday. The 22-year-old winger set a
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Marco van Staden and Deon Fourie embodied everything timeless about the Bulls-Stormers rivalry at Loftus on Saturday, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the fiercest traditional derby in South African rugby produced many collisions, but the enduring image was the shared triumph of two flankers whose careers continue to defy injury
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Salmaan Moerat may face his fair share of criticism, but inside the Springbok camp the faith in the Stormers captain remains strong. That is the message from Bok forwards coach Deon Davids, who backed the 28-year-old at the recent media conference in Cape Town. “As a player he has the quality to play at Test level,”
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Stellenberg High celebrated a famous victory against Paarl Gimnasium, while there were also notable wins for Grey College, Durbanville, Northwood and Jeppe. Gim led the Cape clash 12-3 early in the second half before Stellenberg responded strongly with two converted tries and a penalty. A missed penalty attempt from Gim left the visitors chasing the
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The Bulls are scrambling to solve a looming flyhalf crisis, and a former Springbok could be the man they are quietly trying to lure back to South Africa. Coach Johan Ackermann has reportedly asked Bulls CEO Edgar Rathbone to convince seasoned South African playmaker Curwin Bosch to make the move to Loftus Versfeld. According to
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The Blitzboks will meet Argentina in the New York Sevens semi-finals on Sunday after losing their last pool match against Australia. Two tries from Selvyn Davids – the 100th and 101st of his SVNS series career – weren’t enough for South Africa as Jayden Blake’s try, with 30 seconds remaining, gave Australia a 19-12 win.
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Thomas Ramos kicked an 82nd-minute penalty to win the Six Nations for France with a mind-blowing 48-46 victory over England on Saturday. Winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times. But fullback Ramos’ kick ensured that France retained the title and denied
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Wales ended a three-year wait for a win in the Six Nations with a convincing victory over Italy in Cardiff on Saturday. Wales entered the match on a 15-game losing streak in the tournament, with their previous Six Nations victory also coming against Italy back in March 2023. REPORT: Ireland keep Six Nations title dreams
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