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A key player for Leinster has been ruled out on the eve of Saturday’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. The Irish giants have announced that Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park is unavailable due an undisclosed injury. Replacement Luke McGrath will start at No 9, with 22-year-old Fintan Gunne coming on to the
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The Chiefs reached a third successive Super Rugby Pacific final after Damian McKenzie punished the Brumbies for their indiscipline on Saturday. Both teams scored three tries in Hamilton but flyhalf McKenzie landed eight shots from nine, including six penalty goals, in a 22-point haul as the Chiefs won the semi-final 37-17. They will face the
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The Stormers are reportedly eyeing a UK-based South African loose forward to bolster their back-row options with experience and versatility next season. Netwerk24 reports that Gloucester stalwart Ruan Ackermann is on Stormers director of rugby John Dobson’s radar. The 29-year-old Ackermann, son of former Lions boss Johan, is set to leave the English Premiership club
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Springbok legend Frans Steyn has criticised the current scheduling and travel demands for South African teams in the Vodacom URC and EPCR competitions. The Cheetahs director of rugby was speaking on the Behind the Ruck podcast with fellow former Boks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh. Steyn has been vocal about SA participation in northern
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Quade Cooper has declared Australia boasts the best outside centre in the game and believes pairing him with a powerful code-hopper could give the Wallabies a critical edge against the British & Irish Lions. In a column published by News Corp, the 80-Test veteran singled out Len Ikitau as the standout No 13 in world
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Johann van Graan says Bath don’t feel the weight of history as they prepare to face Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership final, aiming to end their long wait for another league title. Having finished 11 points clear of the Tigers at the top of the regular-season table, Bath saw off rivals Bristol to secure a return
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Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s Vodacom URC final will showcase the development and opportunities for local and overseas players competing for Springbok selection. The Croke Park showdown features 13 Bulls squad members called up to recent Bok alignment camps, while two-time world champion RG Snyman – a former Bull – starts in the second row for
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Frans Steyn has reinforced the Cheetahs for the 2025 Currie Cup with contract renewals and new signings. Mihlali Mosi, who turned out for the Cheetahs between 2021 and 2022, returns from the Bulls. The loose forward, known for his strong ball-carrying and defence, is familiar to Cheetahs fans and adds valuable experience. Thabang Mahlasi also
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Jacques Nienaber and Johann van Graan go home with medals after Leinster edge the Bulls in the URC final and Bath are crowned Premiership champions, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. English Premiership: Bath vs Leicester Tigers (Saturday, 4pm, London) Zelím Nel: Bath by 6 Simon Borchardt: Bath by 10 Devin Hermanus: Leicester by 3 Grant
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