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Ireland lock Iain Henderson will miss the Six Nations clash with Wales with a hamstring injury, while captain Caelan Doris could also be sidelined for the showdown in Cardiff. Henderson and fellow Ulster second-row forward Cormac Izuchukwu, who has an ankle problem, will both be absent on Saturday as Ireland seek to win the Triple […]

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes Saturday’s victory over the Stormers boosts the Lions’ confidence as they refocus for three successive all-South African clashes. Van Rooyen’s charges reignited their Vodacom URC campaign with a 30-23 win at Ellis Park, ending a five-year drought against the Stormers in Johannesburg. Next up for the Lions is a

New Zealand Rugby remains steadfast on its eligibility rules despite an unsuccessful bid for the early return from Japan of All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga. Talks between NZ Rugby and Mo’unga, who is contracted to Toshiba Brave Lupus, reportedly collapsed at the end of 2024.  All Blacks boss Scott Robertson, who coached Mo’unga to seven

CEO Arni van Rooyen remains hopeful of Griquas hosting a Springbok match this year as SA Rugby are reviewing the current Test hosting model. According to a Rapport article, SA Rugby is expected to meet soon to discuss changes after last year’s model saw major unions profit while smaller unions, like Griquas, missed out. The

Saru president Mark Alexander could seek another four-year term when his current stint ends in April 2026. Alexander assumed the role from Oregan Hoskins in October 2016 before being re-elected for four-year terms in April 2018 and April 2022. While Saru’s constitution prohibits its presidents from serving more than three four-year terms, the fact that

The Vodacom Bulls have reportedly received a significant transfer fee for Carlu Sadie, with Bordeaux-Begles buying the prop out of his new contract with the Pretoria outfit. According to Rapport, Sadie had signed a three-year deal with the Bulls late last year and was due to arrive after the current season. However, the 27-year-old prop

New Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn has turned to the Springboks for assistance as he attempts to rebuild the Bloemfontein-based franchise. Steyn took over from Izak van der Westhuizen after a disappointing Challenge Cup campaign in which the Cheetahs failed to reach the round-of-16 for the first time. Van der Westhuizen will be the Cheetahs forwards

The dominance of the New Zealand teams in the opening round of 2025 Super Rugby Pacific will have caught the eye of Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane lauds the Chiefs’ 25-14 win on Saturday against the Blues at Eden Park, despite missing star loose forward Wallace Sititi for

Jake White rued the absence of injured flanker Cameron Hanekom as the Vodacom Bulls succumbed to the Sharks at Loftus on Saturday. The Bulls director of rugby bemoaned the lack of pace up front without Hanekom as the hosts struggled to contain the Sharks’ rapid attack in a 29-22 loss. “We missed Cameron’s speed as

John Dobson says the Stormers paid the price for their inaccuracy in Saturday’s loss to the Lions, and must regroup for a do-or-die clash to remain in the Vodacom URC playoffs hunt. The 30-23 defeat at Ellis Park means the Stormers have lost four successive matches in all competitions and currently sit ninth on the