Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has named a 30-man squad to play three matches in Georgia this month. The two-week trip forms an integral part of the national U20 group’s preparations for the forthcoming season. The Junior Boks are set to play in the 2025 editions of the U20 Rugby Championship (April and May) […]
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The Vodacom Bulls, Sharks and Stormers have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring a 20% stake in SA Rugby’s commercial rights. According to News24, the three local unions submitted a letter to SA Rugby on 4 February, proposing an alternative equity transaction following the collapse of the Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) deal last year. The proposed
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In what will be welcomed as a significant boost to the Lions’ long-term plans, all-rounder No 8 Francke Horn has extended his stay at Ellis Park until 2028. The 25-year-old has made 65 appearances for the Lions since 2020 and the blend of power, skill, workrate and leadership he offers the back row is at
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The likes of Vincent Tshituka and Bongi Mbonambi hit the gym and training field with gusto in preparation for the Sharks’ three upcoming Vodacom URC derbies in a row. John Plumtree’s charges return to URC action on Saturday against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld, after their last outing on 25 January – a bonus-point
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Head coach Steve Borthwick is cautiously optimistic that fullback George Furbank and wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will return for England’s Six Nations run-in. Speaking after Saturday’s 26-25 victory against France at Twickenham, Borthwick confirmed Furbank, out since December with a broken arm, is awaiting a specialist’s report. “George is going well,” he said. “He had a
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South African winger Duhan van der Merwe lit up Murrayfield with this breathtaking try for Scotland against Six Nations title-holders Ireland. Trailing 17-0 before half time on Sunday, the Scots worked the ball wide, where Van der Merwe took flight in a stunning finish. Leaping for the corner, the towering speedster contorted his body mid-air
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Scotland coach Gregor Townsend suggested a head clash between Finn Russell and Darcy Graham during a Six Nations loss by Ireland may not have been as bad as first feared. The Scotland backs collided in the 22nd minute while trying to tackle Ireland scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park and neither took any further part in a match
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Ireland boss Simon Easterby hailed Sam Prendergast’s all-round game after he guided the Six Nations champions to victory in Scotland on Sunday. The 21-year-old flyhalf had been shaky in open play and unreliable with his goal-kicking when Ireland launched their bid for an unprecedented third successive Six Nations title with a 27-22 defeat of England
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Springbok finisher Kurt-Lee Arendse’s rich vein of form continues in Japan League One where he was one of several South Africans to shine at the weekend. Japan League One Double World Cup winners Faf de Klerk and Jesse Kriel started for Yokohama Canon Eagles in their 30-22 home defeat to fellow Bok Malcolm Marx’s Kubota
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The SA Shield log heats up this week with a pair of high-altitude Vodacom URC derbies as the Stormers travel to face the Lions while the Bulls host the Sharks. With the Six Nations taking a week’s break, all eyes will be on the URC and the race for playoff spots. The BULLS boosted their
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