All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says Jordie Barrett has provided “good insights” into Ireland ahead of Saturday’s Test at Soldier Field in Chicago. Barrett spent seven months at Leinster last season, playing 15 matches and helping them lift the URC title before returning to New Zealand. His time in Dublin means he knows many of […]
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Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith says the world champions are relishing the challenge of a gruelling five-Test end-of-year tour. The Boks kick off their northern-hemisphere campaign against Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, before taking on France, Italy, Ireland and Wales. Smith, who plies his trade in Japan with the Shizuoka Blue Revs, says the
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Stormers stalwart Deon Fourie admits his remarkable rugby journey may be nearing its end. The 39-year-old is currently undergoing rehabilitation after surgery to repair a torn bicep. Speaking to Independent Media just 10 days after an operation to reattach the muscle to the bone, the veteran Springbok revealed he is still coming to terms with
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Lood de Jager was the goalkeeper as several Springboks took a penalty shootout. Are the goals tiny or is Lood massive? The Springboks messing about in training with a penalty shootout is the best video you’ll watch today #SSRugby | #QuilterNS pic.twitter.com/iJR0RUmB1W — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) October 27, 2025 The post Watch: Lood stops Boks
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Zels reckons Rassie won’t show his hand against Japan, Keo thinks otherwise. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie will keep Bok fans guessing appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Zels reckons Rassie won’t show his hand against Japan, Keo thinks otherwise. The post Keo & Zels: Rassie will keep Bok fans guessing appeared first
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Major changes to the Sharks management team are expected this week. The Durban-based franchise ended their four-match winless run in the URC with a 29-19 victory against the bottom-placed Scarlets at Kings Park on Saturday, but the improvement was marginal and head coach John Plumtree remains under pressure. “We just don’t look like a side
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Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery says the world champions are bracing for a fired-up Japan side when they kick off their five-match end-of-year tour at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. The Boks will then take on France, Italy, Ireland and Wales on consecutive Saturdays. MORE: Boks brace for brutal northern tour Fresh off a
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Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield believes Japan can “be competitive for a while” against the Springboks at Wembley on Saturday. However, he expects the world champions’ set-piece dominance and physicality to decide the contest. The fixture is the third meeting between the nations. Japan, then ranked 13th and coached by Eddie Jones, stunned the Springboks
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The Naka Bulls have already set their sights on a “new Everest” in 2026 after making history when they won a third consecutive Gold Cup title. The Blue Bulls Carlton Cup champions dominated Western Province Super League A champions Villager at the Brookside Sports Ground in Cape Town on Saturday, running in six tries in
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A Former All Black centre has been suspended for three matches following a dangerous tackle during Benetton’s 43-0 defeat to Edinburgh in Round 4 of the URC on Friday, 17 October. The citing commissioner reported Malakai Fekitoa for an act of foul play in the 43rd minute, under Law 9.13, which prohibits early, late or
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