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Griquas are still the team to beat in this year’s edition of the SA Cup. The Northern Cape side made it five wins from five with a hard-fought 24-14 victory over the Boland Kavaliers in Wellington, building a decisive first-half lead before holding firm late on. They remain top of the standings on 25 points, […]

Stellenberg stunned Paul Roos in Cape Town, while there were also notable victories for Paarl Gim, Wynberg, Maritzburg College and Jeppe. Stellenberg followed up famous wins against Paarl Gim and Grey College with a come-from-behind 20-10 triumph over Paul Roos. The Jade Brigade trailed 10-0 at the break, but dominated the second half, with tries

The Hurricanes battered the Blues in a top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific clash, while the Reds beat the Crusaders for the first time in 15 years. The home side unleashed an exceptional attacking display to win 42-19 in Wellington on Saturday, with speedy fullback Callum Harkin scoring two of their six tries. Both teams came into

Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes his side will get another shot at European glory. The Scottish outfit saw their Investec Champions Cup campaign come to an end with a 22-19 quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium, but Smith took plenty of positives from the performance and the progress his team has made. “I’m

The Vodacom Bulls have already signed 14 of the country’s top schoolboy prospects this season as part of their long-term development strategy. That includes star Paul Roos flyhalf Travis Pheiffer (see full list below). “I’m just waiting for feedback from four or five players, then my contracting is done for the year as far as

Hendré Stassen has his sights set firmly on the All Blacks. The former Junior Springbok is set to return to South Africa after receiving approval from Brive to join the Sharks ahead of the Currie Cup. The 28-year-old, who left the Stormers at the end of 2024, made the move to France in search of

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t look to replace Japan-bound Bok lock Ruan Nortjé at the end of the season. The 27-year-old, who has earned 18 Test caps since 2022, is set to join coach Frans Ludeke’s Kubota Spears. Nortjé was born and raised in Pretoria. He represented the Bulls at the U18

John Dobson admits the Stormers were caught off guard by Salmaan Moerat’s impending departure and are now scrambling for replacements. Moerat is set to join La Rochelle, while Ruben van Heerden is bound for Montpellier, leaving a significant hole in the Stormers’ second-row stocks. “We didn’t expect to lose two locks,” Dobson told Rapport. “We’ve

Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Van Graan has emerged as one of the leading club coaches in the world, turning Bath from what he once called a

Leinster ran in five second-half tries to claim a convincing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday. Jacques Nienaber’s side only led 7-3 at half-time but pulled away to win 43-13. Leinster will host Toulon, who defeated the Glasgow Warriors 22-19 at Scotstoun Stadium, in the semi-finals. In windy