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Prop Zach Porthen is relishing the chance to test himself against Argentina’s formidable scrum as he prepares to earn his sixth Test cap in Saturday’s one-off clash in Buenos Aires. The 22-year-old has impressed so far this season, and was especially impressive with ball-in-hand during his cameos off the bench against England and Scotland in […]

The Sharks have unveiled a new identity, including a new logo and icon, as part of a major rebrand. They will now be known as the Sharks Rugby Club, with the new branding marking what the organisation describes as the start of a new era ahead of the 2026-27 season. The rebrand introduces three distinct

An advocate of the All Blacks’ renewed high-tempo style of play, Beauden Barrett is honoured to go head to head with rookie Stormers pivot Yaqeen Ahmed on Friday. The 35-year-old Barrett will start at flyhalf in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour opener at Cape Town Stadium. Fronting the media on Wednesday, the two-time World Rugby

Cobus Wiese says the values instilled on his family farm, not raw talent, remain the foundation of his rapid rise into the Springbok fold, writes CLINTON VAN DER BERG. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s clash against Argentina in Buenos Aires, the utility forward was careful not to overplay the “farm boy” tag that has followed him,

Head coach Dave Rennie says the All Blacks on Friday can expect a fired-up Stormers side packed with quality players out to prove a point to Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus. Speaking on Thursday ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener at Cape Town Stadium, Rennie acknowledged the extra motivation on offer for those in the

Elrigh Louw says the Springboks are ready to face a “quality” Argentina side after their one-point defeat in Santiago two years ago. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The flanker came off the bench when the Boks suffered their only loss of the 2024 Rugby Championship campaign, with flyhalf Manie Libbok missing a late penalty goal attempt. He

Argentina flyhalf Tomás Albornoz will miss Saturday’s Test against the Springboks in Buenos Aires after being suspended for confronting referee Angus Gardner. The 28-year-old has copped a four-match ban for the incident which followed a 31-24 Nations Championship defeat against England in Santiago del Estero. Los Pumas made a desperate attempt at a comeback in the

All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has shed light on when veteran hooker Codie Taylor will play his first match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series. Taylor was appointed tour captain until regular skipper Ardie Savea links up with the squad ahead of the opening Test against the Springboks on 22 August. However, a calf

Sharks XV coach Mike Vowles has made several changes to his side for Saturday’s Currie Cup match against the Boland Cavaliers at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu. Up front, Rambo Kubheka replaces Cameron Dawson at loosehead prop. Johan Momsen shifts from lock to blindside flank at Danio Botha’s expense with Meno Barnard coming into the

Beauden Barrett will start at flyhalf for the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour opener against the Stormers at Cape Town Stadium on Friday night. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year headlines a much-changed side named by coach Dave Rennie. Only lock Patrick Tuipulotu and fullback Josh Moorby retain their places