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Rassie Erasmus weighs in on Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse’s actions in the dramatic Vodacom URC clash against Munster at Kings Park. Erasmus took to social media after Hendrikse came under fire for his antics in the URC quarter-final last week. The playmaker sparked Irish media outrage after a penalty shootout in Durban, where
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Malcolm Marx has reportedly penned a new deal with the Kubota Spears which will see the two-time Springbok world champion continue to power the Japanese club until June 2027. The 30-year-old, who missed out on winning a second title in Japan following Sunday’s League One final defeat by Toshiba Brave Lupus, has made more than
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Veteran loose forward Dave Ewers has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect. The 34-year-old Ewers , who joined the Stormers on a short-term deal for the 2024-25 season, called it quits on social media after making nine appearances. His final match was against Cardiff at Cape Town Stadium three weeks ago. Born
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The Vodacom Bulls and Sharks renew hostilities at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday in the 10th URC clash between the teams, with a place in the final at stake. One South African side will contest the decider next week, potentially in the Republic if defending champions Glasgow Warriors beat Irish giants Leinster in Dublin. Runners-up in
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Franco Smith says having a “true Warrior” like Henco Venter back in full stride provides defending champions Glasgow a big boost against Leinster in Saturday’s URC semi-final. The URC playoff at Aviva Stadium marks the third clash between the sides in eight weeks. Glasgow were thrashed 52-0 in April’s Investec Champions Cup loss to Leinster,
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Handre Pollard and Franco Mostert buzzed the scoreboard as SA’s foreign legion impressed from Europe to Japan. English Premiership: Handre Pollard and Hanro Liebenberg starred for the Leicester Tigers in a 42-20 win against the Newcastle Falcons. Liebenberg crossed the whitewash in the first quarter, while Pollard added eight points from the tee. Former SA
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It’s Vodacom URC semi-finals week, which two teams are you picking to meet in the final? The Bulls host the Sharks at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday while defending champions Glasgow take on Leinster in Glasgow. Which two will advance to the decider? Pick your URC final Leinster vs Bulls Leinster vs Sharks Bulls vs Glasgow
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Richie Mo’unga shrugged off a broken hand to extend his remarkable title-winning streak after leading Toshiba Brave Lupus to their second straight Japanese championship on Sunday. The former All Black flyhalf has finished every season in top-level domestic rugby since 2017 with a winner’s medal and he picked up another as Toshiba beat Malcolm Marx’s
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Jake White says “choice words” were said in the coaches’ box during a deja vu time at Loftus on Saturday, but is ecstatic with the Vodacom Bulls securing a successive home URC semi-final. Speaking post-match following the Bulls’ thrilling win on the Highveld, White hailed the Bulls’ grit after they overturned a 21-8 deficit to
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