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The SA Cup heads into round three this weekend with the early log starting to take shape after two rounds of high-scoring action. Griquas, the Boland Cavaliers and Pumas lead the way on 10 points after back-to-back bonus-point wins. They are followed by the fast-improving SWD Eagles (seven points), the Cheetahs (six), and the Griffons […]

The Vodacom Bulls have shuffled their pack and tweaked their backline for Friday’s clash against Cardiff at Loftus, but it’s the return of Cameron Hanekom that headlines the selection. After a nine-month injury lay-off, the dynamic loose forward is back in the match-day 23, offering both an emotional lift and a timely injection of physicality

Former England coach Clive Woodward says rising star Henry Pollock needs to change his behaviour. Pollock drew attention during England’s 48-46 defeat to France in the dramatic Six Nations finale, where his goading of the Paris crowd backfired spectacularly. The 21-year-old loose forward is a lightning rod for opposition supporters and was constantly jeered at

Defence guru Norman Laker has lifted the lid on Ruhan Nel’s influence as the Stormers’ defensive system clicked into gear in Pretoria. While Laker was quick to credit the collective effort in Saturday’s statement 32-19 derby win over the Vodacom Bulls, he made it clear that Nel’s influence runs deep. “I’ve known Ruhan since 2017…

Lock Etienne Oosthuizen says the entire Lions squad benefits from Springbok alignment camps. Players returning from Bok camps have made a big impact back at Ellis Park. “The players coming back from the alignment camps don’t normally chat about it in detail, but they do bring that energy and drive the standards for us when

Aranos Coetzee will bring up his 150th cap for the Cheetahs on Friday, and the veteran tighthead prop is still relishing every scrum. The 38-year-old is set to reach the milestone in the SA Cup clash against the Pumas in Bloemfontein, capping a career defined by durability, loyalty and old-school grit. Reflecting on the toughest

Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl talks squad selection and preparation for Friday night’s Vodacom URC match against the Bulls at Loftus. NORTJÉ: Bulls have to be much better The thoughts of CVZ from South Africa as Cardiff prepare to face the Bulls. pic.twitter.com/aVs8XgRy8S — Cardiff Rugby (@Cardiff_Rugby) March 18, 2026 Photo: Harry Trump/Getty Images The

Former Springbok coach Jake White is eyeing a return to the international stage. White, who guided the Boks to 2007 World Cup glory, has been without a full-time role since leaving the Vodacom Bulls in July last year and is eager to get back into coaching – at Test level. “I was 40 when I coached

A bold new chapter in rugby’s global story could be on the horizon, and it starts in South America. The Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) has confirmed it is exploring a bid to host the 2035 World Cup, with ambitions to bring the sport’s biggest showpiece to the continent for the very first time. Discussions are

The Springboks will play 13 Test matches in 2026. How many will they win? The world champions kick off their Nations Championship campaign against England at Ellis Park (4 July), followed by matches against Scotland at Loftus (11 July) and Wales at Kings Park (18 July). They will then meet Argentina in Buenos Aires (8