Coach Ivan van Rooyen believes the Lions were denied a match-winning try at Cardiff Arms Park on Friday night, but is as disappointed they didn’t adapt to conditions better. The Pride fell agonisingly short in Cardiff, edged 20-17 by the hosts in a round 13 Vodacom URC match that ended with Sibabalo Qoma held up […]
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Scrumhalf Johan Mulder put in this huge hit on the sizeable Asenathi Ntlabakanye during the Arms Park clash between Cardiff and the Lions in round 13 of the Vodacom URC. RECAP: Lions come up short in Cardiff Who says size matters! @Cardiff_Rugby’s Johan Mulder proving that it doesn’t with this MONSTER shot #BKTURC | #URC
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Clayton McMillan says elements of the Chiefs’ win over Moana Pasifika were “borderline embarrassing” despite scoring 50 points to extend their lead atop the Super Rugby log. The Chiefs coach said Friday’s 50-35 victory in Pukekohe, near Auckland, underlined why the Chiefs “aren’t the finished product” even though they’ve produced five compelling wins from six
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Top 14 giants Toulouse have been ordered to pay 1.3 million euros after breaching France’s salary cap regulations in a transfer deal involving fullback Melvyn Jaminet. The Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR) confirmed the penalty after a mediation process resolved financial irregularities surrounding Jaminet’s 2022 move from Perpignan. The controversy stemmed from a 450,000 euros
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Springbok powerhouse Pieter-Steph du Toit could be raring to go for the start of the world champions’ 2025 season following a spell on the sidelines due to shoulder surgery. According to RugbyJP.com, the World Rugby Player of the Year is set for a return to action with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz in April. Du Toit
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The Pumas scored seven tries against the Cheetahs in Nelspruit on Friday night to remain unbeaten in the SA Cup, while Griquas obliterated Border in East London. Jimmy Stonehouse’s team led 26-24 at half time before the Cheetahs hit the front early in the second half. The Pumas were then reduced to 14 men when
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Recently-retired Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff believes a solution to long injury lists in the URC is for coaches to trust younger players with more game time. Kitshoff was forced to call it quits in February after suffering a serious neck injury while playing for Western Province in last year’s Currie Cup. The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks
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Replacement flanker Sibabalo Qoma was held up over the line and the referee blew the final whistle as the Lions were edged by Cardiff at Arms Park on Friday night. The hosts converted a 10-7 half-time deficit into a 20-17 victory, only just surviving a Lions fightback that ended with the ball held inches above
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Franco Smith has heaped praise on Springbok and Sharks star Ox Nche, crediting the front-row juggernaut for his humility and consistency. Nche, who was a finalist for SA Rugby’s Player of the Year for 2024, has grown into one of the most formidable and respected props in world rugby. The 29-year-old was pivotal in South
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