Sharks owner Marco Masotti has warned that South African clubs cannot afford to walk away from the Investec Champions Cup. On Saturday, SA Rugby confirmed it will host a workshop in July involving union presidents, CEOs and coaches to discuss player welfare and the structure of the domestic and international season. One option reportedly under […]
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18-year-old Zekhethelo Siyaya has made his mark in top-flight rugby in just four appearances for the Sharks this season. OPINION: JP’s got a message for Rassie 𝐙𝐄𝐊𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐎 𝐒𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐘𝐀 In his first four appearances for the Sharks, the 18-year-old made his mark this season with some fantastic running rugby in the 10 and 15 jerseys.#SSRugby |
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Springbok prop Thomas du Toit is known for his versatility on both sides of the scrum, but now the Bath stalwart has shown to be quite adept at another position. THOMAS THE TANK: Bok legend fuelled my fire Thomas du Toit really can do it all The @Springboks next hooking option?! pic.twitter.com/kZa1Yih280 — PREM Rugby
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Will Leinster finally get a fifth star or will it be back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles for Bordeaux Bègles? ALSO: Leinster taking lessons from football legend Who will win the Champions Cup final? Bordeaux Bègles Leinster ResultsVote The post POLL: Who will win Champions Cup final? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Will Leinster finally
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Ultimate glory is on the line this Saturday as Leinster take on Bordeaux Bègles in Bilbao’s iconic San Mamés Stadium. It has all been building up to this. One hundred and sixty-nine days after round one kicked off on 5 December, just two sides remain in the Investec Champions Cup. Irish giants Leinster are back
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Munster hope two key Ireland internationals will be available for their Vodacom URC quarter-final against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld. Coach Clayton McMillan said there is cautious optimism around flyhalf Jack Crowley and lock Tadhg Beirne ahead of the 30 May showdown. Crowley was withdrawn from the starting lineup just four minutes before kick-off of
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Leo Cullen has sought inspiration from a footballing great as Leinster attempt to end their Investec Champions Cup hoodoo against Bordeaux in Bilbao on Saturday. Leinster will contest their fifth final in eight seasons, but arrive under pressure after losing each of their last four appearances in Europe’s showpiece. In a bid to sharpen his
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Sharks boss JP Pietersen has proved that backing youngsters with raw talent in the green and gold can pay off for the Springboks at Australia 2027, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. Pietersen knows a thing or two about being thrown in at the deep end young. The former Bok backline star was 20 when he made the
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Franco Smith says Glasgow’s march to the top of the Vodacom URC standings will count for little if they fail to deliver when it really matters. The Warriors secured first place with a dramatic 26-22 win over Ulster in Belfast on Friday night, with wing Kyle Rowe scoring the decisive try four minutes from time.
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Tributes have poured in for Scotland great Scott Hastings who died on Sunday at the age of 61 after suffering from cancer. The centre won 65 caps for Scotland in an 11-year international career that started in 1986 – playing 51 Tests with his fullback brother, Gavin – and was a member of the last
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