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The tribunal that handed Asenathi Ntlabakanye an 18-month doping ban found he genuinely relied on the Lions’ medical system. But it ruled that it didn’t remove his personal responsibility under anti-doping regulations. The three-Test Springbok prop was suspended until 13 November 2027 after being found to have committed an anti-doping rule violation. A 44-page written […]

Saracens have ruled on their player caught up in the nightclub incident involving England cricketers Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson. Academy player Totoa Auvaa has avoided formal disciplinary over the incident which led to England captain Stokes and Atkinson being dropped from Test duty. The Premiership club announced on Thursday that Auvaa, a 21-year-old Samoan

JP Pietersen believes a new generation of Durban talent has arrived, and their performances in Gqeberha have convinced him the Sharks’ future is in safe hands. The doubleheader at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium offered a glimpse of South Africa’s emerging stars, with 10 Sharks players featuring for the Springboks and five more representing South

The Money Man and Gavin Rich look at the selection headaches facing the coaches, and why England should be concerned, heading into next Saturday’s Test at Ellis Park. The post Money Man: Bok depth has reached another level appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Money Man and Gavin Rich look at the selection headaches

Former SA U18 flank Josh Neill will start for Ireland U20 against England U20 at the Junior World Championship in Tbilisi on Saturday. Neill matriculated from Rondebosch Boys’ High last year and qualifies to represent Ireland through his grandparents. At the time, Rondebosch director of rugby Clinton van Rensburg said Ireland had secured a gem,

Werner Kok will continue his career in England after two seasons with Irish province Ulster. The former Sharks and Blitzboks speedster has signed a one-year-deal with the Newcastle Red Bulls ahead of the 2026-2027 English Premiership season. The 33-year-old joins the club following his departure from Ulster, handing Newcastle a proven finisher with extensive experience

Some of the best South African schoolboys are set to join the Stormers Rugby Institute next year. Following the revival of the institute this year, five of the players from the 2026 intake were named in the Junior Boks squad for the upcoming Junior World Championship. Markus Muller is one of the 12 players who

Four uncapped players have been named on Wales’ bench for Saturday’s match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. They are loosehead prop Rhys Barratt, tighthead prop Ben Warren, lock Ryan Woodman and loose forward Harrison Keddie. Meanwhile, starting lock Teddy Williams makes his return to the red jersey for the first time this season

Rassie Erasmus says he’s satisfied with the work done ahead of next week’s blockbuster Nations Championship opener against England at Ellis Park. After spending the week in Johannesburg following their arrival from Gqeberha on Sunday, the Boks wrapped up their training camp on Thursday and will now enjoy a short break before reconvening on Sunday

Prop Rambo Kubheka will captain the Junior Springboks in their opening match of the Junior World Championship against Uruguay in Tbilisi on Saturday. With squad captain Siphosethu Mnebelele named among the replacements, Kubheka takes over the leadership duties for the Pool A clash. Junior Boks coach Kevin Foote has opted for a split of five