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A backline star has played his final game for the Vodacom Bulls after going under the knife. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirmed on Friday that utility back David Kriel underwent achilles surgery earlier this week. “David is unfortunately finished for the season,” said Ackermann ahead of Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Benetton at Loftus Versfeld. […]

Flu ruled two Springboks out of the Vodacom Bulls’ URC clash against Benetton on Saturday. Coach Johan Ackermann said on Friday that captain Marcell Coetzee and wing Kurt-Lee Arendse had failed to recover in time for the Loftus Versfeld encounter. “Unfortunately, Marcel and Kurt-Lee got a bit of flu. They are still under the weather,

The world champion Springboks will have another major title in their sights in just 50 days when the inaugural Nations Championship kicks off with a blockbuster clash against England at Ellis Park. The biennial tournament launches on 4 July, bringing together the world’s 12 leading nations. For the Boks, the journey begins with a mouthwatering

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has made several enforced changes to the Lions’ starting lineup for Saturday night’s clash against Munster at Thomond Park. Sebastian Lombard starts at tighthead prop after Asenathi Ntlabakanye was hit with an 18-month doping ban on Wednesday. Flank Ruan Venter was ruled out of the encounter after suffering a knee injury

Handré Pollard returns to the starting lineup as the Vodacom Bulls welcome Benetton to Loftus for their final Vodacom URC pool match on Saturday. After making an impact off the bench in last week’s win over Zebre Parma, Pollard is restored to the No 10 jersey as coach Johan Ackermann reloads his big guns ahead

Franco Smith says Glasgow are not wasting energy worrying about where they might host a Vodacom URC final. With Scotstoun unavailable due to preparations for the Commonwealth Games and Murrayfield already booked for concerts, Glasgow may have to host a potential final outside Scotland. The former champions head into the final round of the regular

Thomas du Toit on the difference between playing loosehead and tighthead prop, and the intensity of Springbok scrum training sessions. Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images The post Watch: ‘Bok scrum training tougher than game’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Thomas du Toit on the difference between playing loosehead and tighthead prop, and the intensity of Springbok

Asenathi Ntlabakanye won’t play rugby again until 13 November 2027 due to an anti-doping rule violation. But is this a fair punishment? On 22 May 2025, Ntlabakanye tested positive for anastrozole, a non-performance-enhancing substance. He was also charged for declaring the use of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) – a performance-enhancing substance – on a medical form. Both

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ contribution to rugby and nation-building is set to be recognised. President Cyril Ramaphosa will award Erasmus the Order of Ikhamanga during an investiture ceremony on 19 May. The announcement was made on Thursday by Chancellor of the National Orders Phindile Baleni, who said Erasmus would be among 40 recipients honoured this

England coach Steve Borthwick could call upon some South African muscle to bolster his midfield options ahead of the new international season. This as Pretoria-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg is set to become available for England selection in July. The 29-year-old Bristol Bears midfielder will qualify for England on 8 July, making him eligible