Winger Prince Nkabinde scored two tries in the Cheetahs’ comfortable win against Georgia’s Black Lion in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The hosts, stung by last week’s 39-38 defeat, produced a controlled second-half display to triumph 24-5 and level the two-game Challenge Series. After a cagey opening 20 minutes, Nkabinde broke the deadlock when he pounced on […]
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Jan-Hendrik Wessels was banned for nine weeks despite the URC disciplinary committee acknowledging that there was no “irrefutable visual confirmation” of foul play. Planet Rugby, which obtained the full judgement, reports that the decision was based primarily on the testimony of Connacht flanker Josh Murphy and the citing commissioner. Referee Mike Adamson and his TMO
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Sharks coach John Plumtree’s son, Taine, clashed with his captain, Siya Kolisi, during Saturday’s URC match at Kings Park. PLUM: Sharks not clicking yet The coach’s son causing kak with the greatest Bok captain ever … is there no end to this irony #SHAvSCA https://t.co/124VaophXw pic.twitter.com/tZvqhw2eDz — BOKMARKS (@SpringbokRWC) October 25, 2025 The post Watch:
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Millions of rands are set to be pumped into Heyneke Meyer’s new provincial union. According to Rapport, the SWD Eagles are set to appoint Meyer as director of rugby, with UXi Sport lined up as an equity partner prepared to inject significant funding into the Southern Cape. A final decision is expected as early as
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A famous Irish stadium is a “strong option” to host the fourth Test between the Springboks and All Blacks on 12 September 2026. The final clash of the highly anticipated Greatest Rivalry series is set to be played at a neutral venue, and a decision is expected within the next week on whether that will
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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his team’s resilience and precision after their commanding 49-31 victory over previously unbeaten Ulster at Ellis Park. The Lions scored seven tries to claim back-to-back wins in the URC, which they started with three tour defeats. They are now eighth on the log. “The guys really played hard today.
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Stormers hooker Andre-Hugo Venter could yet find his way back into the Springbok frame after being named in the Barbarians squad to face the All Blacks XV in London on Saturday. Venter was not included in the Springboks’ touring group for the end-of-year Tests against Japan, France, Italy, Ireland and Wales, with Malcolm Marx, Jan-Hendrick
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Jake White has landed his first coaching role since leaving the Bulls earlier this year. The 61-year-old former Springbok coach has been recruited by Selborne College in East London as a consultant to strengthen its rugby programme from 2026. “I’m excited to see what rugby looks like there now since I started coaching schools rugby
South African rugby has had to fight opposition on the field for years – but now, MARK KEOHANE argues, it’s fighting bias off it too. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane slams the nine-match ban handed to Bulls front-row forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels for alleged foul play against Connacht. “Let’s call a spade a spade: the
The Stormers’ impressive, first-ever win over Benetton in Treviso may have come at an expensive price. Coach John Dobson has revealed concern over Damian Willemse who suffered an injury in the hard-fought 31-16 win on Saturday. “Damian Willemse has probably got a pulled hamstring,” Dobson said. “He was moved on to the wing, which I
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