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Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t look to replace Japan-bound Bok lock Ruan Nortjé at the end of the season. The 27-year-old, who has earned 18 Test caps since 2022, is set to join coach Frans Ludeke’s Kubota Spears. Nortjé was born and raised in Pretoria. He represented the Bulls at the U18 […]

John Dobson admits the Stormers were caught off guard by Salmaan Moerat’s impending departure and are now scrambling for replacements. Moerat is set to join La Rochelle, while Ruben van Heerden is bound for Montpellier, leaving a significant hole in the Stormers’ second-row stocks. “We didn’t expect to lose two locks,” Dobson told Rapport. “We’ve

Johann van Graan has instilled belief and steel at Bath, with the club now closing in on a return to European glory, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that Van Graan has emerged as one of the leading club coaches in the world, turning Bath from what he once called a

Leinster ran in five second-half tries to claim a convincing Investec Champions Cup quarter-final win against the Sale Sharks in Dublin on Saturday. Jacques Nienaber’s side only led 7-3 at half-time but pulled away to win 43-13. Leinster will host Toulon, who defeated the Glasgow Warriors 22-19 at Scotstoun Stadium, in the semi-finals. In windy

Stellenberg continued their giant-killing exploits with a famous win against Paul Roos on Saturday. The Jade Brigade have also beaten Paarl Gim and Grey College this season. The post Watch: Stellenberg stun Paul Roos appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Stellenberg continued their giant-killing exploits with a famous win against Paul Roos on Saturday. The

Test referee Angus Gardner believes Super Rugby Pacific’s law innovations are enhancing rugby as a spectacle. The Sanzaar tournament introduced a series of trial laws aimed at reducing stoppages, including limiting scrum options for certain infringements. “I think one of the things Super Rugby has really tried to promote in its product is flow,” Gardner

EPCR has paid tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon, who died on Saturday morning. It is believed the 64-year-old suffered a heart attack. “Chippie played a key role during the integration of South African clubs into international club rugby,” said the organisers of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. “Through his warmth,

Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors crashed out of the Investec Champions Cup after a 22-19 defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium on Saturday. Toulon will face Leinster or the Sale Sharks in the semi-finals. More to follow … REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback GLASGOW WARRIORS – Tries: Stafford McDowall, Ollie Smith, Gregor Hiddleston. Conversions:

Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Bulls XV and Stormers XXIII at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday (2pm kick-off). The post WATCH LIVE: Bulls XV vs Stormers XXIII appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Watch the SA Rugby U23 Cup match between the Bulls XV and Stormers XXIII at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Stormers team manager Christopher “Chippie” Solomon passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 64. Solomon had served in the role since 2004, taking charge of over 350 matches in that time and providing an unmistakeable presence on the touchline through the highs and lows of 21 seasons. “This is devastating news for so