The Vodacom Bulls, Lions and Sharks face an intense race for the URC playoffs with six rounds of the league stage remaining, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The Stormers’ 32-19 victory against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday broke a three-match losing streak and catapulted them back up the URC log – from sixth to second […]
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Coach Philip Snyman lauded his side’s character after the Blitzboks clinched the New York title and the 2026 SVNS Series crown. South Africa edged Fiji 10-7 in Sunday’s final to seal both prizes in the first-ever tournament held at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New York. For Snyman, the victory was less about flashy rugby and more
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The Blitzboks edged Fiji in the Big Apple to claim the overall regular-season SVNS title. REPORT: Blitzboks rule the world The post Highlights: New York Sevens final appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Blitzboks edged Fiji in the Big Apple to claim the overall regular-season SVNS title. The post Highlights: New York Sevens final
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Six Nations teams admit there’s plenty to fix ahead of the next World Cup in less than 18 months. The championship produced a record 211 tries, delivering a series of high-scoring thrillers and dramatic results. But the attacking spectacle also highlighted defensive shortcomings across the tournament. Champions France retained their title and equalled their own
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The Blitzboks have been crowned overall champions of the SVNS Series after edging Fiji in the final of the New York tournament. The 10-7 victory secured both the gold medal in New York and the overall series title for coach Philip Snyman’s Blitzboks, who added the latest crown to their earlier triumphs in Cape Town,
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The Blitzboks beat Argentina in their New York Sevens semi-final to set up a regular-season series decider against Fiji. South Africa won 14-5 after leading 14-0 at half-time. Earlier, Fiji beat Australia 28-7 in the first semi-final. The final is at 10:41pm SA time. Argentina started the semi-final strongly, holding onto possession through multiple phases.
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Flank Sam Underhill says the Springboks will provide England with “a massive challenge and a massive opportunity” in July. England ended a sluggish Six Nations campaign with a thrilling 48-46 loss to champions France in Paris after a record-breaking campaign – for the wrong reasons. But Underhill insisted that the squad fully supports Steve Borthwick
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Ireland remain third in the World Rugby rankings following the conclusion of an enthralling Six Nations championship. Despite France beating England 48-46 in a thriller in Paris to retain the Six Nations title, Ireland remain the highest-ranked side from the northern hemisphere, behind the No 1-ranked Springboks and No 2-ranked All Blacks. Ireland secured a
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Fullback Will Jordan says the Crusaders revived their Super Rugby Pacific title defence by beating the Highlanders 29-18 in Christchurch. Flanker Johnny Lee scored two tries on debut as the Crusaders fought back from a half-time deficit on Saturday to avenge an opening-round loss to their New Zealand rivals. It leaves both teams with two
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The Cheetahs have received a boost with an impactful backline player signing a new two-year contract. Wing Prince Nkabinde’s decision to extend his stay in Bloemfontein comes amid renewed optimism at the Free State club, with World Cup-winning Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk also set to join the Cheetahs later this year. ALSO: Faf heading
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