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Skipper Francke Horn says the Lions are ready for a trip to Ireland over the coming weeks knowing two wins from two will seal a historic first Vodacom URC playoff berth. Horn spoke to News24 ahead of back-to-back clashes against Leinster and Munster, with the Lions sitting third on 53 points after six consecutive victories. “We […]

Head coach Dan McKellar says the Waratahs were “squeezed to death” in a loss to the Force that dents their hopes of reaching the Super Rugby playoffs. The Tahs were forced into making nearly 300 tackles during the 20-17 defeat in Sydney on Friday, leaving their backline stars with few opportunities to attack. Australia international

Bok juggernaut Thomas du Toit will draw on every ounce of his front-row nous when Bath and Bordeaux Bègles pack down in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals on Sunday. A mainstay in the tight five for Bath since his move from the Sharks in 2023, the 30-year-old is set to play a key role in

Already on Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus’ radar, scrumhalf Haashim Pead is using every minute with the Lions to ensure he’s primed to breakthrough at the highest level. In a wide-ranging interview with RugbyPass, the 20-year-old Capetonian opened up on his Bok ambitions and the daily grind behind his development. “All you want to do is

Investec Champions Cup title-holders Bordeaux Bègles have bolstered their front row with South African muscle to face Bath at the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Métropole on Sunday. Tighthead prop Carlü Sadie returns for the semi-final clash as one of three changes to the Bordeaux starting XV from last week’s Top 14 clash against Montpellier. He will

Springbok powerhouse Thomas du Toit will start for Bath at Bordeaux Bègles on Sunday in the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. Du Toit packs downs at tighthead prop while former Stormers lock Quinn Roux will slot into the second row. Bath head into the clash hoping to upset the reigning champions on French soil and

South African lock David Ribbans has been named in a formidable Toulon lineup to face Leinster in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final at the Aviva Stadium. Director of rugby Pierre Mignoni welcomes back Ribbans, who sat out last week’s Top 14 win over Bayonne due to back issue. The former Western Province forward will form

Junior Springboks coach Kevin Foote has kept changes to a minimum for Sunday’s U20 Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Gqeberha. The South Africans produced an impressive performance in their opening-round win over Argentina and will now look to maintain their momentum against an Australian side desperate to bounce back after defeat to New Zealand.

Leinster Rugby have suffered a major injury setback ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Toulon. Tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong lost his race to be fit for the blockbuster clash at the Aviva Stadium. Furlong limped off during Leinster’s Vodacom URC defeat to Benetton last weekend and has now officially been ruled out, with

Welsh outfit Ospreys will have to finish their Vodacom URC campaign without one of their prolific try scorers. Winger Daniel Kasende has been handed a four-match suspension following his red card against Cardiff last month. The former Griquas and Cheetahs speedster was sent off in the 18th minute of the round 16 clash after referee