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Reigning champions the Cheetahs will begin the defence of their title with a Free State derby in the new-look Currie Cup, while DHL Western Province will close out the opening round with a north-south clash against the Vodacom Bulls. The Currie Cup has been given a facelift for the 2024 campaign, which gets under way […]

Veteran hooker Codie Taylor said New Zealand are expecting a ’bloody tough’ opening Test against England, as the All Blacks begin a new era under Scott Robertson. New Zealand host England on Saturday in Dunedin in the first of two Tests to open Robertson’s tenure as head coach of the All Blacks, who also have

The Vodacom Bulls have completed the acquisition of Cheetahs prop Alulutho Tshakweni from next season. A former Junior Springbok who represented Border at U18 Academy Week and Craven Week, Tshakweni has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Bulls. The 25-year-old loosehead has also played in the Pro14 and the EPCR Challenge

Former captain Sam Cane has been seen at the All Blacks training camp despite being left out of the squad for the upcoming Test series against England. Cane, who captained the All Blacks at the 2023 World Cup, was not part of Scott Robertson’s 32-man squad for the two Tests in Dunedin and Auckland. The

Winning two Tests in South Africa this July would be Ireland’s greatest achievement, writes MARK KEOHANE. This season’s Springbok schedule is a South African supporter’s dream. Ireland, at home in a two-Test series in the first fortnight of July and the All Blacks in Johannesburg and Cape Town on successive weekends to complete the Rugby

Former Wallaby skipper Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from international rugby for Australia with immediate effect. The 32-year-old released a statement on Sunday after a stellar career spanning over a decade. He recently switched to sevens in pursuit of a Olympic Games shot but has missed out on selection. “What a ride! My Olympic

Springbok icon Percy Montgomery and former Ireland scrumhalf John Robbie are relishing the off-field sparring that has spiced up the impending two-Test series in South Africa. Rassie Erasmus started the mind games in the buildup to the first of the two Tests, predicting on Twitter what Ireland’s matchday 23 will be for the clash at

Captain Zach Porthen nominated lock Bathobele Hlekani as the unofficial man of the match after helping the Junior Springboks make a physical statement against Fiji in their U20 World Championship opener. DYLAN JACK reports. Hlekani marked his tournament debut with an impressive performance as the Junior Springboks thrashed Fiji in a 50-point victory in Cape Town

A serious injury has reportedly ruled out Kurtley Beale for Australia’s July Tests against Wales, and cast doubt over the veteran playmaker’s career. According to reports, scans are expected to confirm that the 35-year-old Beale – recently named in Joe Schmidt’s 38-man Wallabies squad – ruptured his Achilles during a Sydney club match on Saturday.

Joseph Dweba has reportedly turned down the offer of a R1 million salary increase from a Premiership club to stay with the DHL Stormers. According to Sunday newspaper Rapport, Dweba received a lucrative offer to join Sale Sharks, and the Stormers were reportedly willing to release Dweba from his current contract, which runs until June 2025.