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New Vodacom Bulls backs and attack coach Neil de Bruin says he’s already picked up a few things that require attention. De Bruin replaces Chris Rossouw, who was sacked on Tuesday along with forwards coach Andries Bekker following five successive defeats under head coach Johan Ackermann. The appointment reunites De Bruin with Ackermann, who he […]

Munster failed to leapfrog the Stormers on the Vodacom URC log after losing at home to Leinster on Saturday night. A win at Thomond Park would have taken Munster to the summit, but they were edged 13-8 by their arch-rivals. Munster’s losing bonus point lifts them back above Cardiff and into second place on the

Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie and Grant Williams feature in this selection of counter-attacking tries from around the world in 2025. Photo: Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images The post Watch: Best counter-attack tries of 2025 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Cheslin Kolbe, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Canan Moodie and Grant Williams feature in this selection of counter-attacking

The Springboks launched their end-of-year tour in emphatic fashion, overpowering Japan 61-7 at Wembley. The world champions were clinical from the outset against Eddie Jones’ Brave Blossoms, scoring nine tries to underline their physical dominance and attacking intent. The Boks’ driving maul and set-piece were on full display, with a wilting Japan conceding a penalty

The Boland Cavaliers have been bolstered ahead of the new domestic season with the signing of an experienced winger. According to Netwerk24, Jade Stighling – who has played for both the Vodacom Bulls and the Pumas – has returned to South African rugby, signing a two-year deal with the Wellington side following a stint in

South African wing Kyle Steyn marked his 100th appearance for the Glasgow Warriors with a victory over Edinburgh at Murrayfield. Having won last week’s Vodacom URC Scottish derby 24-12, coach Franco Smith’s side followed up with a 21-3 win on Saturday to retain the 1872 Cup. The visitors scored the only try of the first

Johan Ackermann has turned to the Springboks’ Mobi-Unit in an effort to get the Vodacom Bulls back on track. The Bulls made a significant shake-up to their coaching team on Tuesday following five consecutive defeats, with assistant coaches Andries Bekker (forwards) and Chris Rossouw (backs) both sacked. SARugbymag.co.za understands that Paarl Boys’ High director of

South African flanker Jacques Vermeulen was the driving force behind the Sale Sharks’ devastating second-half surge against Harlequins in Manchester on Friday night. Sale roared back from 17-12 down at half-time deficit to win in a pulsating English Premiership clash 43-17.  Sale might have been expected to wilt after a run of four consecutive league

Cardiff and the Ospreys triumphed in Friday night’s Welsh Vodacom URC derbies. At a packed Arms Park, Cardiff edged the Dragons 22-19 to move up to second on the log. The sides were locked at 12-12 at half-time after tries from Cardiff prop Javan Sebastian and flank Alex Mann, while Dragons scrumhalf Che Hope crossed

From a paratrooper flying into a stadium roof to Edwill van der Merwe’s headstand celebration, there were plenty of WTF moments in 2025! The post Watch: Bizarre, WTF moments of 2025 appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. From a paratrooper flying into a stadium roof to Edwill van der Merwe’s headstand celebration, there were plenty