Former Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards and his son have launched Players Platform, aiming to help players below the elite level showcase their talents globally. The initiative, spearheaded by William, aims to offer players holistic opportunities, whether for performance reasons or to experience different countries and new cultures. The website is active, and an […]
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To coincide with “Kids Round” in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship, Cardiff flyhalf Tinus de Beer has been talking about his sporting hero when he was growing up. Given that De Beer is South African, the identity of his role model may come as something of a surprise. “Because of the blond hair, it was
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Ruan Pienaar is braced for a steep learning curve as the former Springbok star and Cheetahs skipper prepares to take the first steps in his coaching career. The veteran playmaker will hang up his boots after the ongoing SA Cup and take up the position as Free State U21 backline and attack coach. Pienaar will
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It will be a case of make or break in the SA Cup this week, with a number of pivotal matches for several teams striving to keep alive their dreams of reaching the final. With a maximum of 10 points at stake in the rest of the competition, five contenders remain in contention for a
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Jake White versus Franco Smith is a battle of two outstanding rugby minds, both with international coaching experience and both leading the charge into this season’s Vodacom URC playoffs. If rugby is a contact sport, then in the week there has been as much chess played by both coaches in their preparations in their off-field
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Two tries by Leolin Zas steered the DHL Stormers to their first-ever win in the Vodacom URC during the 2021-22 campaign as they beat the Dragons 24-10 in Newport. The eventual champions produced a composed performance to erase a seven-point deficit at Rodney Parade, combining territorial and possession dominance with superb defence to finish their
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The Vodacom Bulls have completed another shrewd signing by securing the services of a key playmaker on a long-term contract. Utility back David Kriel has extended his stay at Loftus Versfeld until June 2027. Kriel, who can play centre, wing and fullback, has made 97 appearances for the Pretoria outfit since joining in November 2020.
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Where does DHL Stormers veteran Brok Harris stay when he is in Newport? The affectionate response is: AT HOME. Harris, who played his 150th match for the Cape Town-based DHL Stormers a fortnight ago, has also played 143 matches for the Dragons RFC. He is as iconic a figure at Newport’s Rodney Parade as he
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The Sharks may have one eye on the upcoming Challenge Cup final in London, but won’t let that distract from making Kings Park a fortress in the remaining Vodacom URC games this season. This was emphasised by forwards coach Warren Whiteley as the Sharks return to Vodacom URC action against Benetton in Durban on Saturday.
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Angelo Davids is back to full speed and excited to get back out there as the DHL Stormers take on Dragons RFC in Wales on Friday. The electric winger scored seven tries in all competitions last season, and was part of the DHL Stormers team that contested the 2022/23 Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final
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