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Highlights of the Hong Kong Sevens final between the Blitzboks and Argentina. REPORT: Blitzboks finally conquer Hong Kong The post Watch: Blitzboks break Hong Kong curse appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Highlights of the Hong Kong Sevens final between the Blitzboks and Argentina. The post Watch: Blitzboks break Hong Kong curse appeared first on […]

Grey College lost three successive matches for the first time since 2015, while Paarl Boys’ returned to winning ways. Grey College, who had suffered shock defeats to down to Stellenberg and Australia’s St Joseph’s Nudgee College, were beaten 29-14 by Paarl Gim in Paarl. Grey struck first through wing JG Horn, who capitalised on a spilled

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has questioned whether the Ospreys “took away the scrum contest” in Saturday’s Vodacom URC match in Swansea. The Sharks suffered a 21-17 defeat that all but ended their playoff hopes. In a tight encounter, the Sharks started to gain the upper hand at the set-piece after the introduction of Bok props

Ellis Genge says England are determined to erase the pain of their 2023 World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks when the teams meet at Ellis Park on 4 July. England pushed the Boks to the brink in Paris, but a late penalty goal from Handré Pollard – won from a dominant scrum – sealed

Springbok utility back Ethan Hooker is set to be sidelined for an extended period after suffering a serious shoulder injury. Hooker dislocated his shoulder when Ospreys winger Luke Morgan dived on him after he’d scored a try in Saturday night’s 21-17 defeat in Swansea. “Ethan’s injury was a massive blow for us,” Pietersen said. “After

The Blitzboks produced a superb display to defeat rivals New Zealand in their Hong Kong Sevens semi-final on Sunday. Looking to win the Hong Kong tournament for the first time, South Africa triumphed 26-14, having led 14-0 at half-time. Only two late converted scores gave New Zealand some respectability after the Blitzboks had surged into

Coach Heyneke Meyer says the SWD Eagles are waiting for SA Rugby to approve their prospective shareholder. The former Bulls and Springbok boss, who took over in George last November, has quickly turned SWD into a competitive outfit. The Eagles pushed the Pumas close in a 28-26 opening-round defeat at Outeniqua Park and beat Boland

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the current demands on leading Springboks are “not sustainable”. Alexander’s concerns echo those recently raised by World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, who highlighted the near year-round schedule faced by South Africa’s top stars competing in Europe and international rugby. “If you’re a South African player playing in Europe and

The Sharks’ squad reshuffle shows no signs of slowing, with another backline player set to head north. According to Rapport, centre Le Roux Malan is poised to join Welsh outfit Cardiff later this year, bringing an end to his short stint in Durban. The 27-year-old was recruited at the end of last year to bolster midfield

The Bulls’ forward power surge has come at the perfect time for the Springboks’ Test season, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Pretoria-based side’s recent form is a reminder that the Bok pack will begin their Test campaign against England on 4 July with momentum, cohesion and confidence. The demolition