Springbok and Lions tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is set to know the outcome of his doping hearing soon. News24 reports that closing arguments by the prosecution and defence in Ntlabakanye’s case were completed last week, and the tribunal panel is now deliberating before delivering a decision within the next three weeks. If found guilty, the […]
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Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is reportedly set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, with a fellow Stormers back facing a similar fate. According to Netwerk24, the 50-Test World Cup winner will be ruled out for up to three months following a knee injury in last week’s Vodacom URC win over Glasgow Warriors. It is
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Deon Fourie believes South African teams have the depth and the mindset to challenge for European glory, but only if they fully embrace the demands of the Investec Champions Cup. The veteran forward and World Cup winner has played at the highest level for almost 20 years, and is now imparting his wisdom, experience and
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Nicknamed ‘The Tank’ for his destructive impact, Junior Springboks centre Ethan Adams made a mockery of the Argentina defence in this U20 Rugby Championship outing. MORE: Foote proud of Junior Boks’ first step How do you tackle Ethan Adams?! The Junior Boks inside centre showing why he is regarded as one of the best young
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From Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s star turn in his 50th club game to teen Markus Muller’s debut, go behind the scenes before, during and after the Stormers’ win over Glasgow Warriors. WATCH: Muller on Stormers debut The post Watch: Sacha, Muller make their Stormers mark appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. From Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s star turn in
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Englishman Jack Willis has addressed a scenario that could see the Toulouse flanker switch allegiance to Six Nations rivals Ireland. Willis, who last represented England at the 2023 World Cup, qualifies to play for the Irish national team through his grandfather. The 29-year-old has 14 Test caps and would be eligible to represent Ireland later this
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Head coach Leo Cullen has confirmed that three key players are on track to be fit for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon in Dublin. Backs James Lowe and Jordan Larmour, along with loose forward Diarmuid Mangan, have all returned to training this week. The trio had been under an injury cloud and their
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A homegrown Crusaders playmaker has opted to sign for Edinburgh and will head north at the end of the domestic season in New Zealand. Canterbury announced that scrumhalf Louie Chapman will be leaving after signing a two-year deal with the Vodacom URC club. “This opportunity is a really exciting one for me. It’s a new
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Affies came from behind win to beat Paarl Boys’ High, while there were also wins for SACS, Grey High and Grey College to close out a weekend of top schools festival rugby. The final match of the 2026 Wildeklawer Festival provided a fine finish, as Affies overturned a 23-5 half-time deficit to triumph 40-37 on
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The Cheetahs are fighting to keep their season – and their future – alive after a shock defeat to the Valke dented their Currie Cup qualification hopes. A 43-36 loss in Kempton Park on Saturday has left the Bloemfontein outfit under pressure heading into the final two rounds of the SA Cup. The result saw
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