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The Crusaders will finally play at their new home on Friday when Christchurch’s long-awaited Te Kaha or One New Zealand Stadium officially opens its doors for the first time. And for many in the city, it’s far bigger than rugby. The state-of-the-art 30,000-seat arena rises from the scars left by the devastating 2011 earthquake that […]

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu says he can’t avoid online abuse. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson last week came out strongly in defence of his players, warning about the damaging effects of online criticism and singling out his young playmaker. “We have a duty of care towards Sacha,” Dobson said. “I wouldn’t like to be

Lions hooker PJ Botha is hoping to emulate the impact of World Player of the Year Malcolm Marx as he prepares to run out for his 100th match this weekend. Botha has been a mainstay in the Lions Vodacom URC campaign this season, and is expected to lead the team out against Connacht at Ellis

Coach Frans Steyn has revealed how the Cheetahs landed the signature of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old double World Cup winner has committed to a two-year deal that will see him make Bloemfontein his home from June. De Klerk is currently playing in Japan for the Yokohama Canon Eagles, who he joined in 2022

Australian rugby has pulled off a stunning financial turnaround, banking a record surplus on the back of the blockbuster British & Irish Lions tour. Rugby Australia confirmed a A$70-million (R825-million) operating surplus following its annual general meeting, marking a dramatic shift after years of losses. Chief executive Phil Waugh hailed the result as a defining

Stormers defence coach Dawie Snyman says Saturday’s clash against the Glasgow Warriors will be a defining moment in their push for a top-spot finish. The Cape side missed the chance to return to the top of the Vodacom URC standings when suffering a 33-24 home defeat to Connacht last weekend. Glasgow retained first place despite

Marco van Staden says he is growing more and more comfortable in his new role as hooker for the Vodacom Bulls – and by extension, the Springboks. The 30-year-old flanker has increasingly featured at No 2, and credits preparation and constant training around the unique demands of the position for easing the transition from the

An emotional Deon Fourie paid a moving tribute to long-serving Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon at his funeral service on Tuesday. More than 1,000 mourners gathered in Kuils River, including Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, 62 current Stormers players and a host of former players whose careers Solomon had shaped over more than two decades. The

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos is the top try-scorer in this season’s Vodacom URC. 10 tries and counting Evan Roos has been devastating off the Stormers set piece this season #SSRugby | #VURC pic.twitter.com/srTtl8GCNu — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) April 21, 2026 Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Rampaging Roos’ 10 URC tries appeared first

Marcell Coetzee has credited the players around him for becoming one of the Vodacom Bulls’ most-capped captains. The 34-year-old is set to move into fifth place on the Bulls’ all-time list of captains when they take on the Scarlets in Llanelli on Saturday night. It will be his 73rd match as skipper, overtaking former strongman