John Plumtree believes the Sharks are better equipped than before to reintegrate their Springboks as they prepare to face Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. The Sharks are still searching for their first win of the 2025-26 Vodacom URC following two defeats and a draw on tour, but will be boosted by the return of […]
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For Ruhan Nel, captaining the Stormers is not only an honour and a privilege, but also a boost to his game. The 34-year-old centre has led the Cape side to three straight Vodacom URC wins, putting them at the top of the log. He’s now aiming to maintain that momentum on their two-match tour to
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Eben Etzebeth is one of five returning Springboks for the Sharks’ Vodacom URC clash against Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday. Back from their Rugby Championship heroics and a break are forwards Ox Nche, Etzebeth and Siya Kolisi who join fellow Boks Bongi Mbonambi and Vincent Koch after the pair played off the bench against
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The Stormers will look to extend their unbeaten run, while th Bulls aim to bounce back in Galway in round four of the Vodacom URC. Both the Lions and Sharks are back on home soil desperate to get their seasons firing. The Stormers remain the only South African side yet to lose this season, sitting
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After a brutal three-week tour, Lions and Springbok tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye says it’s a relief to finally be back home. The Joburg-based team are busy preparing for their round four Vodacom URC clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park on Saturday. “It is good to be back home after three weeks away. Both teams are
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The Lions won’t be considering Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg for Saturday’s crucial clash against the Scarlets at Ellis Park. The Joburg-based side is back from a disastrous 0-3 European tour, the disappointment compounded by the fact that Van den Berg lasted less than 10 minutes in the loss against Benetton before limping off
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Sanzaar has released its international rugby calendar for the next five years. Sanzaar on Thursday ended speculation about the Rugby Championship’s future, confirming the tournament will be staged in 2027, 2028 and 2029. And for the first time, a full Rugby Championship will be played in a World Cup year (2027). A new addition to
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The blockbuster Vodacom URC derby between the Bulls and Stormers has been moved from its original festive-season slot to Saturday, 14 March 2026. The Pretoria franchise confirmed on Wednesday that the fixture had initially been set for 27 December 2025 at Loftus Versfeld, but will now take place later in the season as part of
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Reds hooker Matt Faessler will captain a strong Australia A side stacked with Test experience when they face a Japan XV in Osaka this weekend. Faessler – one of nine capped Wallabies in the 23-man squad – will lead from the front row, packing down between loosehead prop Isaac Kailea and tighthead Rhys van Nek.
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Leading Welsh players have reportedly agreed to join the breakaway R360 league amid deepening uncertainty around the country’s rugby landscape. The Daily Mail reports that while several England internationals have rejected lucrative R360 offers, Wales has emerged as fertile recruitment ground for the rebel competition. Welsh rugby has been in a prolonged state of flux,
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