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The Sharks are close to finalising their senior coaching team around JP Pietersen. The Durban-based club is looking for a new attack coach after Dave Williams accepted a role with the USA Eagles. It is believed his involvement with the Americans will be on a consulting basis and the Sharks may still look to tap […]

Boland have bolstered their squad with the loan signing of a Bulls back for the SA Cup. According to Rapport, centre Chris Smit will be available to Hawies Fourie’s side for the duration of the tournament, which kicks off on 6 March. Boland open their campaign against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. MORE: Currie Cup, SA

Captain Sione Tuipulotu hailed Scotland’s character after their 31-20 Six Nations win against England at Murrayfield on Saturday. The Scots’ fifth triumph in six Calcutta Cup clashes saw them run in four tries for a bonus-point win to ease the pressure on beleaguered coach Gregor Townsend, a week on from their dire 18-15 loss away

England coach Steve Borthwick says Scotland deserve “huge credit” for Saturday’s 31-20 win at Murrayfield while lamenting wing Henry Arundell’s time in the sin bin. Scotland delivered a barnstorming Six Nations victory to end England’s 12-game winning streak and scupper their hopes of a Grand Slam. Centre Huw Jones twice crossed England’s line to make

A Springbok star will head to Japan when his Sharks contract ends in June. According to Rapport, Grant Williams has decided not to extend his deal in Durban and will continue his career in Japan Rugby League One later this year. The 29-year-old scrumhalf is currently in Japan to familiarise himself with his new surroundings

The Springboks could fine-tune their preparations for one of the biggest Tests of the year with a return to a familiar coastal venue. According to Rapport, SA Rugby is understood to be in advanced discussions with Gqeberha city officials to host the Boks’ non-cap match against the Barbarians on 27 June at the Nelson Mandela

Josh Neill’s rise in green is another reminder that South Africa’s school system produces world-class talent for others as well as itself, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says Ireland’s gain is South Africa’s loss after the former SA U18 loose forward delivered a Man of the Match performance for Ireland U20

Ireland coach Andy Farrell praised his side for holding on for a nerve-wracking 20-13 win over Italy on Saturday. The Italians just came up short of recording their first Six Nations win in Dublin but two second-half tries by the hosts – including one by Man of the Match Robert Baloucoune – was enough to

Scotland stunned England at Murrayfield on Saturday to revive their Six Nations campaign. The Scots suffered a dispiriting 18-15 loss away to Italy in a tournament opener that piled the pressure on Gregor Townsend, but – in the coach’s 100th match in charge – triumphed 31-20 to end England’s 12-match unbeaten run. Scotland made a

Ireland rebounded from an opening round hammering by France to edge a gallant Italy in their Six Nations match in Dublin on Saturday. The Irish were often second-best in the match, trailing 10-5 at half-time, but second-half tries by Jack Conan and Robert Baloucoune secured a 20-13 win. Ireland face a tough away trip against