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Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says former Edinburgh prop Boan Venter has provided valuable input on Friday night’s conditions and the opposition.  Venter joined the Pride in July after six seasons in Scotland. The 28-year-old Springbok linked up with Edinburgh from the Cheetahs in 2021, making 94 appearances before returning to the Republic. “He’s got […]

As he lay on the Toulouse turf looking down at his horrifically damaged ankle, Le Roux Malan feared his rugby career was over. But three years on, that career is positively thriving as he prepares for a reunion with his former team. The 27-year-old centre is now plying his trade in Wales with Cardiff having

Following the support they received from the rugby community after Hyron Andrews’ death, Julian Redelinghuys says the Lions have found some closure and are trying to refocus. The assistant coach spoke ahead of Friday night’s URC clash in Edinburgh, less than a week on from Andrews’ sudden passing before the Joburg-based club’s Investec Champions Cup

Bulls No 8 Cameron Hanekom is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with Ulster’s Juarno Augustus at Loftus on Saturday. Augustus arrives in Pretoria for the URC clash on the back of a Man of the Match performance against Zebre Parma in the EPCR Challenge Cup last weekend. Asked about the possibility of facing the

Former Stormers forward Alex Groves has been included in a 30-man squad for the Scarlets’ two-match URC tour of South Africa. The 25-year-old lock joined the Scarlets on a permanent basis this season after having a loan spell with the Welsh club last term. Prior to a week’s break in the URC, he featured in

Sharks lock Stephan Lewies believes professional rugby matches should always be played on grass. The 34-year-old was speaking ahead of the Sharks’ URC clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park on Friday night, which will be played on a synthetic 4G surface. “I prefer grass!” said Lewies, who spent seven seasons playing for English Premiership

Several Springboks have joined up with the Sharks ahead of Friday night’s URC clash against Cardiff at the Arms Park. This was confirmed by forwards coach Warren Whiteley on Tuesday. Captain André Esterhuizen, Edwill van der Merwe, Ethan Hooker, Ox Nché and Thomas du Toit were rested for last Saturday’s 40-33 away win against Lyon

Cheetahs scrumhalf Faf de Klerk is set to undergo scans after suffering an ankle injury against Bayonne on Sunday. The 35-year-old, who celebrated his birthday on Monday, was forced off in the 43rd minute of the EPCR Challenge Cup clash in France, which the visitors lost 29-27. The Cheetahs returned to South Africa on Tuesday,

Springbok prop Frans Malherbe shares the story about him soldiering on with a broken leg during a 2014 Rugby Championship Test against Los Pumas in Argentina. ICYMI: Frans gives update on his future Photo: Gabriel Rossi/Getty Images The post Watch: When broken Frans tackled Pumas appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Springbok prop Frans Malherbe

Victor Matfield and John Kirwan agree that Australian rugby is missing something that would put the Wallabies back among the world’s top five teams. Speaking on the Rugby Rivals podcast, the legendary duo discussed the Wallabies’ back-to-back Bledisloe Cup defeats to the All Blacks and what it will take for them to climb higher. They