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Concerns have arisen around the availability and fitness of two key Ireland players for the July series against the Springboks in the Republic. According to The Irish Independent, No 8 Jack Conan will miss the tour due to personal reasons, as his wife is expecting their first child during the series. In Conan’s absence, Ulster’s […]

On this day in 2016, Ruan Combrinck made a try-scoring debut to help the Springboks come from behind to beat Ireland in the second Test of the series at Ellis Park. The streets will never forget Ruan Combrinck’s Springbok debut, exactly eight years ago pic.twitter.com/wbAboOxqAj — SuperSport Rugby (@SSRugby) June 18, 2024 Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

One year after becoming the first Italian match official to referee a Vodacom URC final, Andrea Piardi has been appointed to this season’s decider in Pretoria where the Bulls meet Glasgow Warriors. Having impressed in last year’s grand final, the 31-year-old, who was part of the match officials team for the Rugby World Cup in

Head coach Warren Gatland has strengthened the Wales ranks with a versatile loose forward for Saturday’s Test against the world champion Springboks at Twickenham. Cardiffs James Botham has been drafted into the squad for this week’s showdown in London. Botham, who can across the back row, linked up with the squad on Monday, having initially

Highlanders back Connor Garden-Bachop has died aged 25 after an unspecified “medical event”, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday. The son of former All Black Stephen Bachop, Garden-Bachop played for the Highlanders in this season’s Super Rugby competition. He was the father of twin girls. Police said they were called to the scene of a

Sergeal Petersen gave a timely reminder of his ability in his first start since January to help the Vodacom Bulls secure a place in the URC’s grand final. Petersen scored two second-half tries – including the winner in the 67th minute – as the Vodacom Bulls stunned a star-studded Leinster in the semi-final clash at

UFC champion Dricus du Plessis is reportedly set to defend his middleweight title on the same day as the world champion Springboks face the Wallabies in Perth. The Boks will kick off their 2024 Rugby Championship against Joe Schmidt’s charges, with the first Test at the Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, 10 August, and the second

Racing 92 owner Jacky Lorenzetti expects two-time Springbok World Cup winner Siya Kolisi to deliver on his early promise for the French club next season. Lorenzetti voiced his frustration after Bordeaux-Begles’ victory over Racing 92 on Sunday, propelling the former to the Top 14 semi-finals and leaving the latter’s season in tatters. Racing, who have

WIN double tickets to watch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final between the Bulls and Glasgow at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday! Correctly answer the question below and you will be entered into the draw to win tickets to the match. Question: How many times have the Vodacom Bulls beaten Leinster in Vodacom URC history?

Beaten finalists in 2022, the Vodacom Bulls have bounced back from last season’s quarter-final defeat to secure a first home final, breaking a URC record along the way. The Bulls edged out Leinster 25-20, with Glasgow Warriors’ dethroning of defending champions Munster setting up a historic final at Loftus Versfeld. VURC FINALS WEEK 🥹 TICKETS: