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The Vodacom Bulls have already signed 14 of the country’s top schoolboy prospects this season as part of their long-term development strategy. That includes star Paul Roos flyhalf Travis Pheiffer (see full list below). “I’m just waiting for feedback from four or five players, then my contracting is done for the year as far as […]

Hendré Stassen has his sights set firmly on the All Blacks. The former Junior Springbok is set to return to South Africa after receiving approval from Brive to join the Sharks ahead of the Currie Cup. The 28-year-old, who left the Stormers at the end of 2024, made the move to France in search of

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t look to replace Japan-bound Bok lock Ruan Nortjé at the end of the season. The 27-year-old, who has earned 18 Test caps since 2022, is set to join coach Frans Ludeke’s Kubota Spears. Nortjé was born and raised in Pretoria. He represented the Bulls at the U18

John Dobson admits the Stormers were caught off guard by Salmaan Moerat’s impending departure and are now scrambling for replacements. Moerat is set to join La Rochelle, while Ruben van Heerden is bound for Montpellier, leaving a significant hole in the Stormers’ second-row stocks. “We didn’t expect to lose two locks,” Dobson told Rapport. “We’ve

Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Van Graan has emerged as one of the leading club coaches in the world, turning Bath from what he once called a

Leinster ran in five second-half tries to claim a convincing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday. Jacques Nienaber’s side only led 7-3 at half-time but pulled away to win 43-13. Leinster will host Toulon, who defeated the Glasgow Warriors 22-19 at Scotstoun Stadium, in the semi-finals. In windy

Stellenberg continued their giant-killing exploits with a famous win against Paul Roos on Saturday. The Jade Brigade have also beaten Paarl Gim and Grey College this season. The post Watch: Stellenberg stun Paul Roos appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Stellenberg continued their giant-killing exploits with a famous win against Paul Roos on Saturday. The

Test referee Angus Gardner believes Super Rugby Pacific’s law innovations are enhancing rugby as a spectacle. The Sanzaar tournament introduced a series of trial laws aimed at reducing stoppages, including limiting scrum options for certain infringements. “I think one of the things Super Rugby has really tried to promote in its product is flow,” Gardner

EPCR has paid tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon, who died on Saturday morning. It is believed the 64-year-old suffered a heart attack. “Chippie played a key role during the integration of South African clubs into international club rugby,” said the organisers of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. “Through his warmth,

Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors crashed out of the Investec Champions Cup after a 22-19 defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. Toulon will face Leinster or the Sale Sharks in the semi-finals. More to follow … REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback GLASGOW WARRIORS – Tries: Stafford McDowall, Ollie Smith, Gregor Hiddleston. Conversions: