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Stormers team manager Christopher “Chippie” Solomon passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 64. Solomon had served in the role since 2004, taking charge of over 350 matches in that time and providing an unmistakeable presence on the touchline through the highs and lows of 21 seasons. “This is devastating news for so

Johan Ackermann has backed new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie to succeed. Past encounters with former Chiefs coach Rennie left a lasting impression on Vodacom Bulls boss Ackermann, who was coaching the Lions at the time. “I’ve got huge respect for Dave Rennie and we’ve always had a good relationship,” Ackermann said on the Megafoon

South African lock Quinn Roux was a standout on defence for Bath in a high-scoring Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against the Northampton Saints. Northampton are one of the most attack-minded teams in the competition, but came up just short against Bath in an epic clash on Friday night. Bath won an 11-try thriller 43-41 with

Coach Stephen Larkham hailed the ACT Brumbies’ composure after a win over the Highlanders ended their lean run of form in Super Rugby Pacific. The Brumbies won 14-10 after leading 7-3 at half-time. Substitute forward Luke Reimer capitalised on his team’s one-man advantage to score a decisive late try in Dunedin on Friday night, lifting

Johann van Graan’s Bath fought back from 21 points down to beat the Northampton Saints in a thrilling Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on Friday night. The hosts won 43-41 at The Rec and will face defending champions Bordeaux Bègles or six-time winners Toulouse in the semi-finals. Hit by an early Northampton whirlwind, Bath trailed 14-0

Coach Johann van Graan reflects on Bath’s Investec Champions Cup quarter-final comeback victory at The Rec. REPORT: Bath stun Saints with breathtaking comeback Johann van Graan joins our panel for a post-match chat following @BathRugby‘s progression to the semis “This game certainly ranks as one of the best I’ve been involved in” #InvestecChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/bgbnRyuxjL —

Teen sensation Cheswill Jooste says his meteoric rise over the past year has forced him to adapt. Speaking to News24, the 19-year-old from Vredenburg on the West Coast admitted he had been surprised by how quickly things had progressed. A year ago he was part of the Junior Boks team that won their first World

The Vodacom Bulls have managed to hold on to star scrumhalf Embrose Papier – for now. According to RugbyPass, the Bulls have rejected an initial bid from the Sale Sharks to sign the in-form scrumhalf, who had a three-month loan stint with the English Premiership club in 2019. The 28-year-old remains under contract in Pretoria

All Blacks great Murray Mexted says he’s “disgusted” by how former coach Ian Foster was treated by NZ Rugby. Speaking on the DSPN podcast with Martin Devlin, Mexted said he had read Foster’s autobiography Leading Under Pressure. “I really enjoyed the book,” Mexted said. “It explained a lot to me. It showed how inept New