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This pitch invader shows impressive determination to escape the tackle of the first responder during the Blues-Chiefs clash at Eden Park, but can’t beat the calvary! WATCH: Bok icon bares all in school spirit The determination this streaker showed pic.twitter.com/bAoQOphNyq — Sunday League Footy (@SundayChants) February 17, 2025 Photo: Phil Walter/Getty Images The post Watch: Cheeky […]

Former New Zealand scrumhalf Justin Marshall warns that Scott Robertson’s strategy to develop hybrid players could harm, not benefit the All Blacks. Speaking on Sports Nation, Marshall addressed head coach Robertson’s plan for players to cover up to four positions, which the ex-Crusaders halfback believes is “detrimental”. “I think it’s detrimental, to be perfectly honest,”

Franco Smith has admitted he wants to return to international rugby amid speculation linking him to the Wales head coach job. The Vodacom URC title-winning Glasgow Warriors boss, whose contract with Scottish Rugby expires next year, is seen as a strong candidate to replace Warren Gatland following Wales’ 14th consecutive Test defeat. Smith has extensive

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is confident he can contribute to the Stormers’ Vodacom URC playoff charge as the Springbok star nears a return from injury. Despite a 30-23 loss to the Lions at Ellis Park in round 11 leaving John Dobson’s men 10th on the URC log, the Stormers remain within striking distance of the top eight.

Fearsome Lyon powerhouse Arno Botha was one of several South African stars to light up the scoreboard on foreign fields at the weekend. Japan League One Supported by lock Walt Steenkamp, Bok speedster Kurt-Lee Arendse scored his sixth try of the season for Mitsubishi Dynaboars, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a late 38-37 defeat

The Lions and Sharks closed the gap on South African rivals with crucial victories in the Vodacom URC in round 11. The LIONS snapped a four-match losing streak in the tournament and a six-match losing streak against the Stormers with a 30-23 victory at Ellis Park. While they missed out on a try-scoring bonus point

2007 World Cup-winning Springbok captain John Smit shares some of his earliest – and most hilarious – rugby memories in this clip for the Vodacom URC Origins Round. WATCH: Retro Rassie still got game Photo: Tertius Pickard/Gallo Images The post Bok icon bares all in school spirit appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. 2007 World

Ireland lock Iain Henderson will miss the Six Nations clash with Wales with a hamstring injury, while captain Caelan Doris could also be sidelined for the showdown in Cardiff. Henderson and fellow Ulster second-row forward Cormac Izuchukwu, who has an ankle problem, will both be absent on Saturday as Ireland seek to win the Triple

Head coach Ivan van Rooyen hopes Saturday’s victory over the Stormers boosts the Lions’ confidence as they refocus for three successive all-South African clashes. Van Rooyen’s charges reignited their Vodacom URC campaign with a 30-23 win at Ellis Park, ending a five-year drought against the Stormers in Johannesburg. Next up for the Lions is a

New Zealand Rugby remains steadfast on its eligibility rules despite an unsuccessful bid for the early return from Japan of All Blacks flyhalf Richie Mo’unga. Talks between NZ Rugby and Mo’unga, who is contracted to Toshiba Brave Lupus, reportedly collapsed at the end of 2024.  All Blacks boss Scott Robertson, who coached Mo’unga to seven