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Coach Simon Easterby has replaced flyhalf Sam Prendergast with Jack Crowley for Ireland’s Six Nations finale against Italy in Rome on Saturday. The interim coach has made a bold move as the back-to-back champions aim to rebound from a 42-27 defeat to France and end their campaign on a high. Easterby has made six changes […]

Head coach Gregor Townsend has tweaked the Scotland lineup for their tournament finale against leaders France on Saturday. Glasgow lock Gregor Brown, who made his debut against Canada in Ottawa last year and has since won eight caps, will make his first championship start in Paris. The 23-year-old takes over in the second row from

Who do you think deserves to win in each of the SA Rugby Awards categories for 2024 Player of the Year, and Young Player of the year? The awards ceremony, scheduled to take place in Cape Town on Thursday evening, will announce the winners in nine categories, including 2024 Team of the Year and Coach

Springbok enforcer Pieter-Steph du Toit is in line to become the first player to win four SA Rugby Player of the Year awards after a dominant 2024 campaign. Already crowned World Rugby Player of the Year, two-time World Cup winner Du Toit headlines a shortlist that includes Eben Etzebeth, Cheslin Kolbe, Damian de Allende and

France head into Saturday’s final round of the Six Nations with the luxury of knowing the destiny of the title is in their own hands. Les Bleus’ dominant 42-27 defeat of double-defending champions Ireland in Dublin last weekend took them top of the table, a point clear of second-placed England. And with France’s game at

Maxime Lucu starts instead of injured Antoine Dupont for France’s Six Nations title decider with Scotland in Paris on Saturday. Scrumhalf Lucu is one of two changes from last week’s trouncing of holders Ireland. Victory at the Stade de France guarantees Les Bleus the trophy for the second time in three years. Captain Dupont has

Relive the standout performance from skipper Siya Kolisi to help power the Sharks to victory against the Lions at Ellis Park and a maiden SA Shield title in the Vodacom URC. URC PLAYOFFS: Sharks eye bigger prize Photo: Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images The post Watch: Sensational Siya lashes Lions appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

It’s still early in the race for Currie Cup qualification but the five teams on the wrong side of the scoreboard in the SA Cup opening round will be eager to bounce back this week. Two matches will be staged on Friday and the remaining three on Saturday afternoon. Holders Griquas, last year’s runners-up Pumas

Schalk Burger suggests Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has earmarked Felix Jones as his successor when the two-time World Cup winner returns to a director of rugby role. Speaking on the Boks Office podcast with fellow former Boks Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange, Burger noted Erasmus’ tendency to shift between coaching and a behind-the-scenes position.

France flyhalf Romain Ntamack has called for consistency in sanctions for foul play. Ntamack received a three-week ban for the red card he received for a dangerous tackle on opposite number Ben Thomas in the 43-0 thrashing of Wales in the opening match of the Six Nations in Paris. The 25-year-old was not allowed to