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Clayton Blommetjies believes one of his most important jobs at the Cheetahs is helping the next generation fulfil their potential. As one of the most experienced players in the Free State squad, the 35-year-old fullback says he’s determined to pass on the lessons he has learnt during a career that has taken him from the […]

Leigh Halfpenny has swapped his boots for a whistle after being appointed Cardiff’s full-time kicking coach. The Wales great, who retired at the end of last season after combining playing and coaching duties, will also work as a skills coach within Cardiff’s academy as he embarks on the next chapter of his career. Halfpenny recently

Italy prop Marco Riccioni will miss two club matches after receiving one of the most unusual red cards of the Nations Championship. The Perpignan powerhouse, who was not part of Italy’s match-day squad, was sent off during Saturday’s 57-10 defeat to Australia after becoming involved in a touchline scuffle. Dressed in a tracksuit, Riccioni left

Mzwakhe Nkosi says grooming the Lions’ next-gen will remain the priority in the Currie Cup, even as attention shifts towards next month’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park. The Pride will host the All Blacks on 25 August after five Currie Cup fixtures including Saturday’s visit to Joburg from the Pumas, leaving the Lions

Victor Matfield says the All Blacks will be tested by the Springboks’ “aggressive defence” in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Under new coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand scored at least five tries in each of their three Nations Championship wins against France, Italy and Ireland. However, as Matfield pointed out during the Rivals podcast, the

Living out his boyhood dream with a try on debut for the Stormers XXIII, hooker Vernon Paulo now has his sights set on playing a bigger role at the club. The 25-year-old, who joined the Stormers at the start of 2026 from the Cheetahs, crashed over the whitewash in last week’s Currie Cup opening round

Former England flyhalf Stuart Barnes says the emergence of Paul de Villiers could end Siya Kolisi’s eight-year stint as Springbok captain. Kolisi missed the Boks’ July Nations Championship campaign through injury, allowing De Villiers to make the No 6 jersey his own with standout performances in his first three Test appearances, against England, Scotland and

The Stormers XXIII are hoping two key men will be fit for Sunday’s Currie Cup clash against the Boland Cavaliers in Wellington. Captain Jean-Luc du Plessis (knee) and loosehead prop Oli Kebble (shoulder) departed early in last week’s season-opening win over defending champions Griquas and have been given until Thursday to prove their fitness. Should

Schalk Burger says the Springboks’ defence will be truly tested for the first time this season by the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. He believes continuous improvement remains the Boks’ focus heading into the four-Test showdown in the Republic, despite the world champions sweeping aside England, Scotland and Wales in the opening

From club rugby to hat-trick hero in round one of the 2026 Currie Cup, Sharks winger Lyle Matthews shares his story of hard work and determination. MORE: Vowles salutes Sharks’ ‘special’ star Three tries. One debut. Years of work. Lyle Matthews tells the story behind the breakthrough #SharksRugby #CurrieCup pic.twitter.com/2xRdTYudO4 — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) July