Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus expects Scott Robertson’s Barbarians to “provide us with a proper test” in Gqeberha on 20 June. Tuesday marks exactly 60 days before the back-to-back world champions launch their 2026 season at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Boks will take on a star-studded Barbarians outfit who will be coached by former All […]
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The Sharks have reportedly asked the Vodacom URC to investigate the incident that left Springbok star Ethan Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. During the second half of last Saturday’s match against the Ospreys in Swansea, Hooker sprinted from deep inside his own half to score a try. Ospreys winger Luke Morgan, who had chased in
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England star Henry Pollock has helped lure one of world rugby’s top talents to a leading sports agency he recently joined. BREAKING: Finn Russell signs with Matchroom Talent Agency. He joins Henry Pollock who is already being put to use as a Matchmaker! Eddie Hearn now has his second rugby player. Will there be one
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Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has made an injury-enforced change to his squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. Hooker Siphosethu Mnebelele (ankle injury) has been replaced by Mahle Sithole. “Injuries are unfortunately part of the game, and we want to wish Esethu well with his recovery,” said Foote. “He is one of our
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Will Genia says a powerful midfield combination of Samu Kerevi and Joseph Suaalii could be decisive for the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup. Genia believes Australia need size and physicality to compete with the world’s best, pointing to the dominance of teams like back-to-back world champions the Springboks and France. “You can imagine having
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Cheslin Kolbe showcased his kicking skills for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath over the weekend. ALSO: Am praises Boks’ overseas selection policy @CheslinKolbe with an UNREAL 50:22! pic.twitter.com/AdKmkUe7md — Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) April 21, 2026 The post Watch: Kolbe’s incredible 50:22 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Cheslin Kolbe showcased his kicking skills for Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath
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Stephen Donald believes the Chiefs and Hurricanes provided a glimpse into how the All Blacks will play under Dave Rennie. The Chiefs edged the Canes 22-17 after extra-time in Hamilton in a brutal, high-intensity Super Rugby Pacific contest that featured a host of All Blacks hopefuls. Donald reckons it offered clear clues about the national
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Lukhanyo Am believes South Africa’s decision to select overseas-based players is a major reason behind the Springboks’ sustained success. The double World Cup-winning centre, currently playing in Japan, says allowing overseas-based players to represent the Boks has strengthened the national setup. “I think it’s very beneficial for South Africa to be able to select players
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Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever happened to player safety? The post Keo & Zels: Justice for Ethan Hooker! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo and Zels are livid that the TMO failed Ethan Hooker, and the game itself – what ever
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Ospreys winger Luke Morgan insists he did nothing wrong in the incident that injured Sharks centre Ethan Hooker. Hooker is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder when Morgan dived on him after he had scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in Swansea. “Ethan’s injury was a massive
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