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The Junior Boks ran in 15 tries as they crushed Chile in their U20 International Series encounter in Cape Town on Thursday. South Africa won 97-0 at Rondebosch Boys’ High after leading 52-0 at half-time. The Junior Boks started superbly and Chile did well to repel multiple attacks in the opening minutes. But just when […]

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Ulster have made a shock call by omitting an in-form South African for the EPCR Challenge Cup final against Montpellier in Bilbao on Friday night. Right wing Werner Kok has been dropped from the match 23 altogether. Kok makes way for Ireland wing Robert Baloucoune, who makes his first start for Ulster following an injury

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says “everyone received a fair start” at this year’s alignment camps ahead of the 2026 international season. The Boks wrapped up their second and final in-person alignment camp in Cape Town on Thursday, with more than 60 players involved across the two gatherings. The camps featured strategy sessions with the coaching

World Rugby has launched a new six-year strategy aimed at growing the game, expanding audiences and strengthening player welfare. The governing body said the plan was developed following consultation with unions, regional bodies, players, fans and commercial partners. The strategy outlines World Rugby’s priorities through to 2031, including growing participation, increasing investment in the women’s

The Lions have not yet qualified for the Investec Champions Cup despite finishing seventh on the Vodacom URC log. While the top eight teams in the URC standings would normally secure qualification for next season’s premier European competition, this season’s EPCR permutations have created a scenario in which coach Ivan van Rooyen’s side could still

Unmissable battles await in Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao, including that between No 8s Juarno Augustus and Lenni Nouchi. This will be Ulster’s first appearance in a Challenge Cup final and they will be up against two-time winners in Montpellier. The French side won in 2016 against Harlequins and again in 2021,

Former Springbok captain Jean de Villiers has questioned the Stormers’ tactics after their costly Vodacom URC defeat to Cardiff at the Arms Park. The Stormers went into the final round of the league stage knowing a victory would secure a top-two finish and potentially an easier route to the final. Instead, they slumped to a

The Pumas travel to Kimberley for an SA Cup final showdown with Griquas in the latest chapter of one of local rugby’s fiercest rivalries. The two sides memorably faced off in the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division final, with the Pumas winning 26-19 in Kimberley. The rivalry has only intensified since then, with the teams

Two Blitzboks backline players return for the final two SVNS World Championship tournaments in Valladolid and Bordeaux. Dewald Human and Gino Cupido missed out on the first of the three World Championship events – won by the Blitzboks in Hong Kong last month –  but they have recovered from injury. “It is great to be