The Glasgow Warriors believe they are perfectly positioned to deny the Vodacom Bulls a place in the URC final when the sides clash at Murrayfield on Saturday. Franco Smith’s side has become something of a bogey team for the Bulls in recent seasons. Not only did Glasgow stun Jake White’s men at Loftus Versfeld in […]
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The Cheetahs remain uncertain whether they will have the services of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for the Currie Cup. De Klerk recently signed a two-year deal with the Free State outfit and has already spent time training with the squad, but Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn admits his availability could depend on Springbok coach Rassie
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Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes South Africa’s flyhalf stocks are strong enough to absorb the loss of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The Bok pivot faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in the Stormers’ Vodacom URC quarter-final victory over Cardiff, potentially ruling him out of the early stages of the Springboks’ international
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Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to go all the way in the URC after several final heartbreaks. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 28-year-old Springbok hooker is in line to make his 150th appearance for the Bulls when they run out against the Glasgow Warriors in the URC semi-final at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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Former Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan believes Leinster’s attacking shortcomings – not their defence under Jacques Nienaber – are behind their recent failures. The former Springbok World Cup-winning coach has become a lightning rod for criticism since joining Leinster in 2023. The 53-year-old, a senior coach under head coach Leo Cullen, has come under renewed pressure
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With Sacha FM sidelined, who should start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on 4 July – Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok? OPINION: Sacha setback gives Manie his moment Who should start at 10 for the Boks against England? Manie Libbok Handré Pollard ResultsVote Photo: Steve Haag/Gallo Images The post
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Three South Africans have been recognised for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 Vodacom URC season. Chris Smith, Quan Horn and Evan Roos were among the first batch of award winners announced by the URC ahead of the semi-finals. Lions flyhalf Smith claimed the Golden Boot award after finishing as the competition’s leading point-scorer during
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Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls have been “building nicely” ahead of Saturday’s URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. Glasgow won all nine matches at their Scotstoun fortress during the regular season to finish top of the URC standings, before beating Connacht 33-21 in last week’s quarter-final. However, the semi-final has been moved to
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Manie Libbok’s biggest Springbok opportunity may have arrived, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s injury gives Libbok the chance to silence his doubters during the Nations Championship in July and possibly the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks too. I admit, I am one of those doubters. While Libbok was calling the shots when
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Jacques Nienaber has cast doubt over his long-term future at Leinster after an explosive press conference in which he said he does not feel valued. The former Springbok coach and two-time World Cup winner launched a remarkable attack on sections of the media during a press conference ahead of Leinster’s Vodacom URC semi-final against the
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