The Sharks have reunited with one of rugby’s most recognisable sports brands, as they enters a new era on and off the field. The Durban-based club on Wednesday announced the return of Reebok as its official technical apparel partner. Reebok previously enjoyed a long association with the Sharks, and the renewed partnership will see the […]
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Assistant coach Deon Davids says the Springboks are determined to turn blistering starts into complete 80-minute performances after twice allowing their opponents back into matches. The Boks raced into commanding early leads against both England and Scotland before surrendering momentum, although Rassie Erasmus’ men still emerged with victories in both Nations Championship Tests. At Ellis
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Rassie Erasmus deserves acclaim as the greatest coach of them all, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Forget the spreadsheets for a moment, because on paper alone this argument doesn’t even go to Rassie Erasmus. Steve Hansen owns the higher win percentage. But rugby has been settling this debate the wrong way for years, chasing a
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Former Stormers winger Dylan Maart forms part of a potent Griquas backline to take on the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town on Friday night. The Currie Cup Premier Division ignites into life this weekend, with the clash between the defending champions and the newly-rebranded Stormers XXIII one of the standout games of the opening round.
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Veteran prop Oli Kebble believes the Stormers XXIII’s horror run of results against Griquas will have no bearing on Friday night’s Currie Cup opener at Cape Town Stadium. The hosts head into the clash looking to snap an eight-match losing streak (when playing as Western Province) against the men from Kimberley. “We aren’t concerned about
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Renzo du Plessis believes a strong Currie Cup campaign can put him back on the Springboks’ radar as the Lions loose forward looks to force his way back into contention. The 24-year-old was invited to a Springbok alignment camp in 2025 after an outstanding run of form, but found opportunities harder to come by during
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With his health issues behind him, veteran Springbok Cobus Reinach can’t wait to test his pace and lethal boot against Wales at Kings Park on Saturday. Reinach came flying out of the blocks last season, scoring five tries in 12 appearances in the green and gold, before groin surgery and a knee injury pumped the
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Forwards coach Danny Wilson says Wales are relishing the challenge of Saturday’s duel with the Springboks, if only to improve on last year’s “horrible scoreline” in Cardiff. The teams clash at Kings Park in round three of the Nations Championship, and Wilson expects the Boks to provide the ultimate test for a Welsh side looking
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Coach Frans Steyn expects a stern test when the Cheetahs open their 2026 Currie Cup campaign against the Lions in Bloemfontein on Sunday. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Cheetahs head into the tournament on the back of a third-place log finish in the SA Cup before being eliminated by eventual winners the Pumas in the semi-finals.
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Vusi Moyo is excited to line up alongside two-time World Cup winners in his first Test start, with Cobus Reinach backing the Springbok flyhalf to handle the step up with ease. Erasmus named Moyo among four debutants for Saturday’s Nations Championship clash against Wales at Kings Park. The 20-year-old’s rise has been rapid, from helping
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