Steve Hansen is wary about opening the national selection door to New Zealanders playing abroad, yet the former All Blacks boss says the debate is no longer black and white. Hansen built his success with the Men in Black on a strong domestic system, but admits there may be room for flexibility when it comes […]
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The SA Cup playoffs race is set for a dramatic finish, with six teams still in contention heading into the final round after a weekend of high-scoring, high-stakes action. Griquas tightened their grip on top spot with a commanding 62-12 victory over SWD Eagles in Kimberley, maintaining their perfect record and moving to 40 log
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From his bone-rattling carries and slick passing, to a close-range try, relive No 8 Juarno Augustus’ Man of the Match heroics from Ulster’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final win. WATCH: Trokkie drives Ulster into title-decider Trokkie v Exeter pic.twitter.com/mmk2mlK9Wu — Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) May 3, 2026 Photo: Ryan Byrne/INPHO The post Watch: Trokkie, the all-terrain performer
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The Stormers face a daunting trip north this week, with a side brimming with confidence waiting for them on the other side. Former Stormers No 8 Juarno Augustus and his Ulster teammates, powered into the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao after dismantling Exeter Chiefs in the semi-finals on Saturday. They produced what head coach
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The Lions have shown that squad stability can outweigh Springbok star power, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The Stormers are top of the Vodacom URC log with two rounds of the league stage remaining, but it’s the third-placed Lions who have emerged as the biggest success story of the South African campaign. Seven consecutive wins have all
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Johann van Graan has called for greater consistency in the use of TMO footage after Bath’s Investec Champions Cup dream was ended by Union Bordeaux Bègles. The former Springbok forwards coach, whose voice carries weight given his experience at the top level, raised concerns about how foul play incidents are reviewed – particularly in matches
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Log-leaders Stormers and third-placed Lions will travel abroad, while the Vodacom Bulls bunker down at Loftus when the URC playoffs race resumes in round 17 this week. The STORMERS sit comfortably at the summit with 56 points, one ahead of the Glasgow Warriors, with two rounds remaining of the regular season. John Dobson’s men will
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Junior Springbok coach Kevin Foote was left beaming with pride following his team’s 56-17 drubbing of Australia u20 to wrap up the 2026 Rugby Championship title with a game to spare. In a ruthless display at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the Junior Boks combined power and precision to underline their dominance in the competition.
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Defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final after a thrilling win against Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday. France flyer Louis Bielle-Biarrey was on target for the title-holders Bordeaux as they set up a clash with Irish giants Leinster, who edged Toulon 29-25 in Dublin 24 hours
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The Junior Springboks claimed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with one game to spare after an emphatic victory in Gqeberha on Sunday. Kevin Foote’s charge ran in eight tries, including two penalty tries, to beat Australia 56-17 at the Nelson Mandela Mandela Bay Stadium to put one hand on the U20 TRC trophy. The young
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