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Siya Kolisi and fellow Springbok World Cup winners like Damian Willemse and RG Snyman star in school colours in this compilation for the Vodacom URC Origin Round. Photo: Peter Heeger/Gallo Images The post Watch: From boys to Bok champs appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Siya Kolisi and fellow Springbok World Cup winners like Damian […]

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has recalled star poacher JC Pretorius for the URC clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. Pretorius, a tactical omission from last week’s team as the Lions went down 31-19 against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, returns in one of four changes, three as a result of

Garry Ringrose will miss Ireland’s crucial Six Nations clash against France next month after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales. However, the Leinster centre could be free to face Italy on the final week of the Six Nations. Ringrose was shown a 20-minute red card in Ireland’s 27-18 win in

Marland Yarde considered ending his life after being falsely accused of rape. The former England wing was accused by prostitute Sandra Ntonya of assaulting a teenage girl and arrested in January 2022. Ntonya continued to accuse Yarde of rape on social media while the investigation was taking place, which led to the player leaving the

South Africa’s Vodacom URC derbies always deliver on intensity and quality, with an added incentive for players hoping to bolster their case for Springbok selection, writes MARK KEOHANE. Two blockbuster clashes are scheduled for Saturday on the Highveld, over the second-last weekend in the competition when the local teams will line up against one another

The Vodacom Bulls power through the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, while the Lions sneak past the Sharks at Ellis Park in the URC, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team. United Rugby Championship Lions vs Sharks (Saturday, 2:30pm, Johannesburg) Simon Borchardt: Lions by 5 Juandre Joubert: Sharks by 6 Devin Hermanus: Lions by 11 Grant Craze: Sharks by

The Lions have reportedly lost two key members of their backline for the Vodacom URC clash against the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday. According to Netwerk24, the Pride will be without fullback Quan Horn and centre Henco van Wyk for the derby match in round 12 of the competition. Horn is believed to have

Keo and Zels pick their Bok match 23 to face Italy in the season-opener and preview SA’s two URC derbies. The post Keo & Zels: Bokwatch – Who’s HOT and who’s NOT appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Keo and Zels pick their Bok match 23 to face Italy in the season-opener and preview SA’s

A veteran in the Stormers pack has officially joined the Sharks on a short-term loan deal to provide cover at hooker. Scarra Ntubeni was filmed arriving at training in Durban to a rousing reception from his new teammates, including former Stormers skipper and close friend, Siya Kolisi. Great to have Scarra Ntubeni on loan, providing

Three of Ireland’s most celebrated players will retire from international rugby after the 2025 Six Nations. Record caps holder Cian Healy, last year’s Six Nations title-winning skipper Peter O’Mahony and fellow Test centurion Conor Murray will call it quits at the conclusion of the championship, they announced on Thursday. They are on course for what