Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker is set to be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a serious shoulder injury. Hooker dislocated his shoulder when Ospreys winger Luke Morgan dived on him after he’d scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in Swansea. “Ethan’s injury was a massive blow for us,” Pietersen said. “After […]
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The Blitzboks produced a superb display to defeat rivals New Zealand in their Hong Kong Sevens semi-final on Sunday. Looking to win the Hong Kong tournament for the first time, South Africa triumphed 26-14, having led 14-0 at half-time. Only two late converted scores gave New Zealand some respectability after the Blitzboks had surged into
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Coach Heyneke Meyer says the SWD Eagles are waiting for SA Rugby to approve their prospective shareholder. The former Bulls and Springbok boss, who took over in George last November, has quickly turned SWD into a competitive outfit. The Eagles pushed the Pumas close in a 28-26 opening-round defeat at Outeniqua Park and beat Boland
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SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the current demands on leading Springboks are “not sustainable”. Alexander’s concerns echo those recently raised by World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, who highlighted the near year-round schedule faced by South Africa’s top stars competing in Europe and international rugby. “If you’re a South African player playing in Europe and
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The Sharks’ squad reshuffle shows no signs of slowing, with another backline player set to head north. According to Rapport, centre Le Roux Malan is poised to join Welsh outfit Cardiff later this year, bringing an end to his short stint in Durban. The 27-year-old was recruited at the end of last year to bolster midfield
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The Bulls’ forward power surge has come at the perfect time for the Springboks’ Test season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Pretoria-based side’s recent form is a reminder that the Bok pack will begin their Test campaign against England on 4 July with momentum, cohesion and confidence. The demolition
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The All Blacks are planning their biggest modern-era tour to South Africa, and it’s set to be a full-scale assault. New Zealand will bring a travelling group of around 80 members for this year’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the Springboks, under the guidance of incoming coach Dave Rennie. A NZ Rugby spokesperson confirmed to
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The Ospreys all but ended the Sharks’ Vodacom URC playoff hopes in Swansea on Saturday. The 21-17 defeat left coach JP Pietersen’s side 11th on the log, 10 points behind eighth-placed Connacht, with three rounds remaining. More to follow … Edwards draws first blood 🩸 Watch all the action LIVE on Premier Sports #BKTURC #URC
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The Lions scored eight tries against the Glasgow Warriors, but it was their defensive effort that most pleased coach Ivan van Rooyen. The SA Shield winners hammered the log-leading Scottish club 54-12 at Ellis Park on Saturday to move up to fourth in the standings with three rounds remaining. Van Rooyen pointed to last season’s
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