While disappointed with the result, coach JP Pietersen says an understrength side did the Sharks jersey proud against Sale in Manchester. The KwaZulu-Natalians went down 26-10 in their Investec Champions Cup clash on Saturday night, a result that booked the hosts’ place in the round of 16 while leaving the visitors fifth in Pool 1 with […]
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Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and captain Francke Horn praised Batho Hlekani for slotting in seamlessly during Saturday’s win against Lyon at Ellis Park. Van Rooyen’s hand was forced before kick-off of the EPCR Challenge Cup match when flanker Siba Qoma pulled up injured in the warm-up. Hlekani was promoted from the bench to the
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Flashback to when then Stormers director of rugby Rassie Erasmus explained how a physio with no ball sense became a defence coach. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeeko Alexander (@zeekoalex) Photo: Carl Fourie/Gallo Images The post Watch: Rassie reflects on Jacques’ rugby journey appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
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SA Rugby is considering a shake-up that could see the country’s URC unions compete in this year’s SA Cup. According to Rapport, SA Rugby head of high performance Dave Wessels is driving the proposal that would see the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Western Province compete in the SA Cup to fast-track Junior Boks development ahead of
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A nostalgic Rassie Erasmus shared this throwback Springbok promo video for the 1999 World Cup. READ: Greatest Rivalry series to be decided in USA? Erg Nostalgia 🥹 Have a lekka Sundae pic.twitter.com/r4vrjahP1k — Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) January 11, 2026 The post Watch: Rassie runs in Chariots of Fire appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. A
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The fourth Test of this year’s blockbuster series between the Springboks and All Blacks looks increasingly likely to be staged in the United States. According to Rapport, while Croke Park in Dublin and Twickenham in London were initially viewed as leading contenders to host the historic clash, momentum has shifted towards America as administrators explore the
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A Springbok prop who played with a broken thumb for the Vodacom Bulls against the Bristol Bears at Loftus on Saturday is set to be sidelined for a month. According to Rapport, loosehead Gerhard Steenekamp has been hampered by the injury but was prepared to play through the pain in their crucial Investec Championship match.
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Ulster have strengthened their lock stocks by snapping up a towering Zimbabwean also linked with the Stormers. According to Rapport, Eli Snyman has signed a two-year contract with the Irish province and will arrive in Belfast in July. The 29-year-old has been an effective lineout operator for Benetton since 2023. Standing at 2.01m, the former
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Heyneke Meyer’s project to see the SWD Eagles rise from the ashes is taking shape with another key signing. According to Rapport, the former Bok coach has successfully lured experienced flyhalf Fred Zeilinga out of retirement, with the 33-year-old set to play an important role in the Eagles’ rebuild. Zeilinga stepped away from the game
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One of Juarno Augustus’ Ulster teammates says the former Stormer has all he attributes needed to force his way into Springbok contention. Speaking to Rapport from Belfast, winger Werner Kok praised the powerful No.8, who joined Ulster at the start of the season after making the move from Northampton Saints, describing him as a player
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