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Bongi Mbonambi expects Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash in Cape Town to be decided where South African derbies usually are – up front. The 14th-placed Sharks are seeking their first away URC win against the Stormers in five attempts against a log-leading Stormers team that has won its first eight matches. “It’s a traditional South African […]

Former WP U18 and SA U18 loose forward Josh Neill starred on debut for Ireland U20 last Saturday. The blindside flanker, who also holds an Irish passport, marked his first appearance in emerald green with two tries as Ireland beat Italy 29-10 in a Six Nations warm-up at the UCD Bowl. Neill crossed twice from

Junior Boks head coach Kevin Foote welcomes a 42-man training squad to Stellenbosch on Wednesday. The camp marks a major step in the SA U20s’ campaign for 2026, with the squad featuring a strategic mix of battle-hardened regulars and exciting talent graduating from the successful SA U18s, while 13 players who toured France and Ireland

Coach Robbie Fleck says UCT are eager to defend a Varsity Cup title for the first time after the 2026 fixtures were confirmed on Tuesday. The Varsity Shield begins on Friday, 13 February, with the Varsity Cup getting under way on Monday, 16 February. The competitions remain an important pathway into the professional game, with

The Stormers will have history on their side when they host the Sharks in a Vodacom URC clash on Saturday. The Sharks have lost all four of their URC matches at Cape Town Stadium. However, the Stormers’ biggest winning margin was 10 points, and there was a one-point thriller. With an aggregate points difference of

Join Ben Kayser to review an extraordinary round four of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post Watch: Champions Cup Highlights Show (Round 4) appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Join Ben Kayser to review an extraordinary round four of Investec Champions Cup, including everything you might have missed. The post

The Investec Champions Cup will retain its controversial format until at least 2030, despite growing criticism from clubs, coaches and fans. European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) has rejected calls for change, insisting the current structure is delivering drama, jeopardy and stronger fan engagement. Under the existing format, 24 teams are split into four pools of

Sonny Bill Williams says the All Blacks need a new captain to move the team forward – and has named his ideal replacement. The former All Blacks centre weighed in on the fallout from head coach Scott Robertson’s dismissal, urging NZ Rugby to look beyond the coaching box as the national side attempts to reset

A French Top 14 club is reportedly targeting a Springbok scrumhalf. Faf de Klerk has emerged as a potential target for Perpignan, with reports in France suggesting the Catalan outfit is exploring a move for the two-time World Cup winner. According to Rugby Scope, Perpignan have made initial contact with De Klerk, whose contract with

Springbok attack coach Tony Brown has reacted to reports linking him with a return to New Zealand to help coach the All Blacks. There has been fevered speculation around the 51-year-old since Scott Robertson was unexpectedly sacked as All Blacks head coach midway through his four-year deal, a decision that has sent shockwaves through New