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Playmaker Ricardo Duarttee says that he is refocused on helping the Blitzboks claim more trophies after his controversial walkout last season.  After a turbulent period that saw him temporarily abandon the team in Vancouver in 2023-24, Duarttee’s comeback has been marked by a deliberate shift in mindset.  “I’m more focused on just doing my job […]

Handre Pollard is relishing the opportunity to tackle a few Springbok teammates when the Leicester Tigers and Sharks clash in the Investec Champions Cup on Saturday. Speaking in the buildup to the Welford Road match, the veteran playmaker is clear-eyed about the challenge awaiting the Tigers as Michael Cheika’s charge look to open their account

While emphasising the great opportunity the DHL Stormers have playing in the Investec Champions Cup, John Dobson is worried about the erosion of rugby’s traditional values. The Stormers face Harlequins in round 2 of the EPCR competition at Twickenham Stoop on Saturday. Dobson’s men lost to Toulon in Gqeberha last week, while Harlequins are also

As anticipation builds in Australia and across the globe, the Rugby World Cup 2027 logo has been revealed, signaling the next chapter in the sport’s history. This announcement marks a significant milestone, introducing the personality of a tournament that will unite and inspire audiences around the globe as the best teams compete for the iconic

Former Springbok Andre Snyman has been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma, and needs assistance to get the surgery to remove the growth. Snyman, 50, has a tumour inside his ear canal, affecting his brain and balance. Surgery to remove it is set for mid-January, with an estimated three-month recovery period. A GoFundMe page has been

Springbok star Handre Pollard remains uncertain about his future with the Leicester Tigers as his contract nears its end, amid speculation linking him to a move to Japan. Reports suggest the double World Cup winner could join Suntory Sungoliath, potentially reuniting with Bok teammate Cheslin Kolbe. Leicester, meanwhile, are reportedly eyeing Wales flyhalf Sam Costelow

Jordie Barrett can’t wait to test himself against South African opponents again in European competition now that he’s joined Investec Champions Cup contenders and Vodacom URC front-runners Leinster. Following the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Barrett joined Ireland’s four-time Champions Cup and eight-time United Rugby Championship winners Leinster on a six-month contract, having made 111 appearances

Prepare for a Bulls stampede at Loftus as they preview round 2 of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. The post Keo & Zels: Why Jake’s Bulls will bounce back appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Prepare for a Bulls stampede at Loftus as they preview round 2 of the Investec @ChampionsCup and

Gerhard Steenekamp says the Vodacom Bulls are fired up for a reunion at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday with the team that knocked them out of the Investec Champions Cup last season. Northampton Saints have made big changes at scrum time in the off-season, with tighthead prop Paul Hill leaving for Edinburgh, former England international lock

Former England fullback Tom Voyce is feared dead after police recovered his car from a river in northeast England. Northumbria police “sadly Tom is yet to be found” adding they suspected he had “gone into the River Aln” in northeast England on Saturday when the area was hit by heavy rain during Storm Darragh. “It