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Four South Africans are leading key statistics after three rounds of the Vodacom URC. Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk, Sharks scrumhalf/flyhalf Jaden Hendrikse, Lions scrumhalf Nico Steyn and Bulls loose forward Mpilo Gumede have all made a major impact early in the season. De Klerk tops the competition for defenders beaten (15) after a blistering […]

Electric Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers has been hard to miss in the Vodacom URC so far. AFRICA PICKS: URC Round 3 review – Stormers on top Our openside Paul de Villiers has been on #inittogether pic.twitter.com/xzCr5iW7W7 — DHL Stormers (@THESTORMERS) October 14, 2025 Photo: Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images The post Watch: Stormers loosie Bok

Leinster backs coach Tyler Bleyendaal says it’s not easy to plan around Springbok lock RG Snyman. Snyman has returned to the Irish club ahead of their Vodacom URC clash against rivals Munster at Croke Park on Saturday having missed the opening rounds of the competition while helping the Springboks retain the Rugby Championship title. The

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The Brumbies have locked in one of their brightest young forwards with a contract extension through to the end of 2027. But more importantly, the deal keeps 25-year-old Cam Cale in the Wallabies frame for Australia’s home Rugby World Cup, as the national setup continues to solidify ahead of a highly anticipated tournament on home

The All Blacks have been forced into an early change to their end-of-year tour squad. New Zealand will go on tour without veteran lock Patrick Tuipulotu, who’s been ruled out due to a shoulder injury that will sideline him for six months. New Zealand Rugby confirmed that the 32-year-old’s shoulder problem was a pre-existing issue

Jamie Joseph has named a 30-man All Blacks XV squad for the 2025 northern tour, featuring eight capped Test players and a strong mix of youth and experience. Among the international contingent are David Havili, Dallas McLeod, Braydon Ennor, Folau Fakatava, Kyle Preston, Christian Lio-Willie, Dalton Papali’i and Brodie McAlister, who will bring Test-level leadership

James “Bullet” Dalton and Ollie le Roux will square off in a charity boxing match in Bloemfontein on Thursday night. The former Bok front rowers – once roommates on tour – will face each other during President Steyn High School’s Boere October Festival Week, with proceeds going to the school. Dalton, who played for the

A highly rated New Zealand forward is set to feature in the Vodacom URC. Fletcher Anderson, a 22-year-old No 8 from the Crusaders, will make the move to Llanelli’s Scarlets after an impressive 2025 season in Super Rugby and the NPC. Anderson broke into the Crusaders squad this year, making three appearances in their title-winning

The Stormers are to be celebrated for their sizzling start to the URC and the Bulls are to be backed despite a once-off stumble. The post Keo & Zels: Salute the Stormers and back the Bulls appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Stormers are to be celebrated for their sizzling start to the URC