Five World Rugby U20 Championship-winning Junior Boks have been included in the 30-man SA Rugby U19 Academy squad for a three-match tour to France and Ireland. They are Junior Bok captain Riley Norton, Oliver Reid, Phiwayinkosi “Rambo” Kubheka, Siphosethu Mnebelele and Vusi Moyo. The team departs on Wednesday. The tour is an important step in […]
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Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn was impressed by Zander du Plessis’ performance against Black Lion on Sunday. The 25-year-old, who recently joined the Cheetahs from the Lions, looks to have nailed down the No 12 jersey following standout showings against the Georgians. Du Plessis came off the bench during the 39-38 defeat in the first match,
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The Stormers say there’s much more to come after a perfect start to the URC season, including an unbeaten European tour. MORE: Brannas weighs up his future What a start to the season it has been and there is so much more to come. In it together with all of you. Tickets for our next
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On 28 October 2023, the Springboks edged the All Blacks at the Stade de France to clinch a record fourth World Cup title. The Boks ground out a 12-11 victory, becoming the second team to win back-to-back titles after New Zealand achieved the feat in 2011 and 2015. Reduced to 14 men after captain Sam
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Cheslin Kolbe, who turns 32 today, has redefined the perception of what small backs can achieve in rugby. Revered for his elusiveness, the winger has dazzled with an electric side-step and explosive pace, leaving a legacy of game-changing moments. His contributions include scoring tries in critical games like the 2019 World Cup final and the
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French club Perpignan have parted ways with head coach Franck Azema after enduring a nightmare start to their Top 14 campaign – eight losses from eight matches and not a single point on the board. The Catalan outfit, French champions as recently as 2009, confirmed Azema’s dismissal on Monday following Saturday’s 29-22 defeat to fellow
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Nine years after Ireland’s historic win over the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Codie Taylor says the lessons from that bruising day in Chicago still echo through the squad. The veteran hooker was among the replacements in 2016, when New Zealand trailed by 17 points at half time and mounted a fierce fightback – only
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Ireland head into their Chicago showdown with the All Blacks on Saturday carrying something that would’ve been unthinkable a decade ago – genuine belief. Andy Farrell’s men are in the United States brimming with confidence. Since taking charge in 2020, Farrell has squared his ledger against New Zealand with three wins and three defeats –
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Bulls and Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom has revealed when he’s likely to make his long-awaited return to action. The 23-year-old loose forward has been out since tearing a hamstring tendon in the URC semi-final against the Sharks in June – an injury that not only ruled him out of the final against Leinster but
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says Jordie Barrett has provided “good insights” into Ireland ahead of Saturday’s Test at Soldier Field in Chicago. Barrett spent seven months at Leinster last season, playing 15 matches and helping them lift the URC title before returning to New Zealand. His time in Dublin means he knows many of
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