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The URC has announced the return of its Women’s Leadership Academy for 2026. The global initiative, supported by CVC, continues to redefine access and opportunity for women pursuing careers across the sports industry. Global applications now open. Apply before 30 November by visiting wla.unitedrugby.com Launched to challenge the stark reality that 92% of women face […]

South African wing Duhan van der Merwe has returned to Scotland’s match 23 for Sunday’s clash with Argentina at Murrayfield. Van der Merwe, who has scored 34 tries in 50 Tests, was dropped by coach Gregor Townsend for last weekend’s 25-17 loss to the All Blacks. Townsend has made just one change to his starting

Siya Kolisi says the Springboks have placed major emphasis on the breakdown ahead of Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. The Azzurri impressed in this area of the game in their win against the Wallabies last weekend, and also frustrated the Boks at Loftus in July, with the world champions struggling to get quick ball.

Simon Zebo says Rassie Erasmus is the best coach he ever played under, and believes the Springboks are poised to become the new All Blacks. The former Ireland wing/fullback played for Erasmus during the South African’s two-year spell at Munster in 2016 and 2017. Erasmus then returned home to revive the Boks and launch a

Two standby forwards are set to join the Springbok squad in Europe on Sunday ahead of next Saturday’s Test against Ireland in Dublin. According to Rapport, Bongi Mbonambi has been called up. The experienced hooker recently turned out for the Barbarians against an All Blacks XV in London after missing on out selection for Boks’

Coach Felipe Contepomi has made five changes to Argentina’s starting lineup for Sunday’s match against Scotland at Murrayfield. Santiago Carreras has been dropped to the bench, having been on target with all eight of his goal kicks as Argentina enjoyed a record 52-28 win against Wales in Cardiff last weekend. But such is the Pumas’

The Stormers have locked down one of their brightest young stars through until at least 2029. Dynamic loose forward Paul de Villiers has signed a contract extension that will keep him in the blue and white hoops for another four years. The 22-year-old former Junior Boks captain has been one of the standout performers of

The Bulls have secured a key forward on a new deal running to 2028, strengthening their pack with a long-term leadership investment. Promising lock Reinhardt Ludwig has committed his future to Loftus Versfeld, with the Herd announcing that the 23-year-old has signed a contract extension that will keep him in Pretoria until 2028. The extension

RG Snyman and Lood de Jager had to bend their necks when taking this elevator in France! Two @Springboks locks getting out of a lift in France!! pic.twitter.com/HGuLSl9ihs — Rob Louw (@roblouw6) November 13, 2025 The post Watch: Bok locks just fit into France lift appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. RG Snyman and Lood

Rassie Erasmus on the return of flyhalf Handre Pollard for Saturday’s Test against Italy in Turin. RASSIE: Marco move could backfire on Boks “Handre’s not an old guy, he’s 31! He’s competitive but he puts the team first.” Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on selecting Pollard at 10 this weekend to face Italy and his value