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A coroner has released findings into the sudden death of Highlanders and New Zealand Maori back Connor Garden-Bachop. The 25-year-old was found unresponsive while staying with family in Christchurch in June 2024, a loss that sent shockwaves through the New Zealand rugby community and beyond. Findings issued this week provide clarity around the circumstances surrounding […]

Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is not to blame for Ireland’s struggles according to former England hooker Brian Moore. Former Ireland players and pundits pointed fingers at Nienaber following the 36-14 Six Nations defeat to France in Paris, suggesting his influence at Leinster has disrupted Ireland’s attacking fluency. Moore, however, believes that narrative ignores deeper

The Stormers are set to address their growing injury concerns in the engine room by welcoming back a familiar face. With their lock stocks stretched following recent setbacks, the Cape side is poised to bring in experienced cover rather than rushing into the market for a specialist second-rower. News24 reports that Hacjivah Dayimani is expected back in

A Cheetahs scrumhalf caught the eye at training in Bloemfontein on Monday. Marco Jansen van Vuren wore large black protective glasses, prompting teammates to quickly hand him a couple of new nicknames, including “RoboCop” and “The Fly”. Netwerk24 reports that Jansen van Vuren is training with eyewear prescribed by his ophthalmologist as a precaution after

Star wing Ange Capuozzo has returned to the Italy squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland. The French-born 26-year-old has not played since the end of December when he injured a finger playing for Toulouse against La Rochelle in the Top 14. He was left out of the Italy squad for their Six

Former Lions and Pumas centre Wayne van der Bank says playing Test rugby for the USA “was always part of a five-year plan”. The 29-year-old was part of a USA Eagles alignment camp in San Diego last week, alongside fellow South Africans Dan Kriel and Rhyno Herbst. Van der Bank, who has played for the

The boys rave about Rassie’s Boks doing the business in Japan, and applaud the Perthfict Blitzboks. The post Keo & Zels: Boks by 10, even in Japan appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys rave about Rassie’s Boks doing the business in Japan, and applaud the Perthfict Blitzboks. The post Keo & Zels: Boks

The Stormers have quietly strengthened a key position with the signing of a young Cheetahs hooker who caught the eye during last year’s Currie Cup. The Cheetahs confirmed on Monday that Vernon Paulo has joined the Cape franchise, bringing an end to his stint in Bloemfontein after departing Frans Steyn’s side on February 1. Still

Former Springbok prop Keith Andrews has weighed in on the growing fallout from Ellis Genge’s controversial headbutt during England’s Six Nations opener. He’s called out what he believes are clear “double standards” in the way incidents are judged at Test level. The flashpoint came in the 12th minute of England’s clash against Wales at Twickenham.

Bok No 8 Jasper Wiese scored twice for the Urayasu D-Rocks as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed in Japan Rugby League One. Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith featured from the bench in the Shizuoka Blue Revs’ 60-45 defeat to the Kobe Steelers in Hyogo. Maurice Marks ran out on the wing for the Saitama Wild