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Miracle Faiilagi became the first Moana Pasifika player to notch a Super Rugby hat-trick in their win over the Hurricanes, while the Fijian Drua claimed a maiden Chiefs scalp. Moana stunned the Canes with 28 unanswered points in Auckland on Saturday, as Faiʻilagi’s three tries and Kyren Taumoefolau’s score sealed a 40-31 victory – their […]

Follow the live action as the Sharks host the Lions in the final Vodacom United Rugby Championship South African derby of the season. Tweets by VodacomRugga    The post LIVE: Sharks vs Lions appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Follow the live action as the Sharks clash with the Lions at Kings Park. @Vodacom

Captain Caelan Doris says the final home Test match for three Irish legends will give the team an “extra edge” in Saturday’s Six Nations blockbuster against title rivals France at Lansdowne Road. Cian Healy, Ireland’s record caps holder with 136, scrumhalf Conor Murray, who for many years formed a feared halfback partnership with Johnny Sexton,

An injury to All Blacks flyhalf Beauden Barrett has compounded the Blues’ problems after the Super Rugby defending champions lost to the Brumbies. Scrumhalf Ryan Lonergan landed an 80th-minute penalty goal from close range in Auckland on Friday to snatch a 21-20 win for the Brumbies and consign the Blues to a third defeat in

Captain Maro Itoje rubbished criticism of England’s attack as they look to maintain a Six Nations title challenge in the closing two rounds, against Italy and Wales. Steve Borthwick’s third-placed team remain in championship contention despite ranking fourth place in the try-scoring charts behind France, Ireland and Scotland with eight tries in three games. England

Jacques Vermeulen is reportedly at the centre of a bidding war between the Vodacom Bulls and Stormers as the Exeter Chiefs loose forward weighs up his future. According to RugbyPass’ Neil Fissler, the two South African franchises are eager to bring Vermeulen home when his contract with Exeter expires at the end of the season. 

The Vodacom URC South African Shield can became a sought-after prize for our teams in a way the Super Rugby conference trophy never was, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. Here’s a rugby quiz question: Which South African team won the most Super Rugby titles? Easy, right? The Bulls won three and no other SA side got their

A seasoned Springbok and former Vodacom Bulls playmaker will continue his career abroad after putting pen to paper on a long-term deal with English giants Saracens.  Veteran scrumhalf Ivan van Zyl, who has made over 90 appearances for the six-time Premiership champions, has signed a three-year extension at StoneX Stadium. The 29-year-old joined Saracens four

SA-born loose forward Ross Vintcent will run out against England at Twickenham as Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada makes six starting XV changes for Sunday’s Six Nations clash. After losing 31-19 to Scotland in their opener, Italy rebounded to beat Wales 22-15 in Cardiff, but suffered a humiliating 73-24 rout at the hands of France last

SA Rugby’s Executive Council has advised the administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union to wind up the union’s period of administration. The decision clears the way for WPRFU to hold elections and will restore its full voting rights once the process is complete. That process is expected to be completed by June. The