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Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has called for clarity from officials after David Kriel’s late try was controversially ruled out against the Scarlets. The Bulls thought they had sealed the result when Kriel finished in the corner in the 76th minute after a slick, multi-phase move and cross-kick from Willie le Roux. The try was […]

All Blacks great Dan Carter believes the upcoming Tests against the Springboks could define their year under new coach Dave Rennie. Speaking on the DSPN podcast with Martin Devlin, Carter said the All Blacks face a brutal international schedule that includes the highly-anticipated Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clashes against the back-to-back world champions. “We’ve got a

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn believes his side can still salvage their SA Cup campaign despite a costly defeat to the Valke in Kempton Park. The Free Staters surrendered a 24-7 lead to lose 43-36, slipping from third to fifth on the log with just two rounds remaining – and now face a fight to qualify

Franco Smith admitted Glasgow Warriors have been brutally exposed during their South African tour after back-to-back hammerings by the Stormers and Lions. The Scottish club surrendered top spot on the Vodacom URC log to the Stormers following a 48-12 defeat in Cape Town on Saturday. Smith says it may just be the wake-up they needed

Home playoffs beckon for the Stormers and Lions after impressive wins, while the Vodacom Bulls have their top-eight fate in their own hands, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. First, third and seventh on the Vodacom URC log with two rounds remaining is a great return for the three leading South African clubs as the tournament takes

Fijian Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese gifted the Chiefs a try with this moment of madness. I promise you’re not ready for this attempt to escape the goal area from Ilaisa Droasese… pic.twitter.com/LK4zdmRZef — Tight Five Rugby (@TightFive_Rugby) April 26, 2026 Have the Chiefs just scored the craziest try?!? ↳ Super Rugby Pacific. Every Match. Live

Grey High came from behind to beat Michaelhouse in Gqeberha on Saturday, while there were notable wins for Oakdale, Jeppe and Paarl Gim in Kimberley. On the opening day of the Grey High School Festival, the hosts produced a strong second-half display to secure a 28-19 win against Michaelhouse on the Kolisi Field. Michaelhouse made

Coach Clark Laidlaw concedes the “genuine X factor” of Fehi Fineanganofo will be missed by the Hurricanes when he leaves New Zealand. The electric wing scored four tries in the Hurricanes’ 45-10 dismantling of the ACT Brumbies in Christchurch on Saturday, having brought up his third hat-trick of the season before the interval. It lifts

Coach Tana Umaga says he is unsure if a buyer will save Moana Pasifika, but refuses to give up hope. World Rugby boss Brett Robinson told journalists on Friday the world governing body won’t bail out Auckland-based Moana, whose ownership group said this month it will cease its funding at the end of the season.

Leinster’s shock defeat to Benetton in Treviso on Saturday night had a major impact on the Vodacom URC log. The Italian club triumphed 29-26 thanks to flyhalf Jacob Umaga’s penalty goal at the death, with Leinster picking up two bonus points in defeat. The result left the Irish giants fourth on the log, behind the