The Vodacom Bulls have provided an injury update on lock Ruan Nortje, loose forward Elrigh Louw and flyhalf Johan Goosen. Goosen limped off the field during the Bulls’ final Investec Champions Cup pool match against Stade Francais at Loftus. The flyhalf had a successful operation and has already completed two weeks of his rehab programme, […]
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Centre Harold Vorster says the Vodacom Bulls will have their heads on a swivel to cope with the speed and guile of the Stormers backs when the teams clash on Saturday. Speaking in the buildup to the blockbuster Vodacom URC North-South derby at Cape Town Stadium, Vorster is under no illusions about the challenge that
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Interim CEO Debbie Sorensen says there has been “significant interest” from New Zealand rugby’s top players about joining All Blacks star Ardie Savea at Moana Pasifika next season. Former Hurricanes stalwart Savea’s move to Pasifika this season has reportedly sparked interest from other All Blacks keen on following his path when renegotiating their New Zealand
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England wing Cadan Murley has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday with a foot problem. The Harlequins flyer picked up the injury in England’s defeat by reigning champions Ireland in Dublin last week, in which he scored a try on debut. The 25-year-old has been replaced in
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It’s the two-year anniversary of Saffa finisher Duhan van der Merwe using speed and power to score an iconic try for Scotland against England at Twickenham. Photo: Twitter/@Scotlandteam The post On this day: Duhan ‘Lomus’ England at Twickenham appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. It’s the two-year anniversary of Saffa finisher Duhan van der Merwe
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The unions that voted against the failed Ackerley Sports Group equity deal want Saru to appoint a six-member committee to oversee the next potential bid. This was expressed in a letter sent to and acknowledged by Saru on Monday ahead of Thursday’s general council meeting in Johannesburg at which the way forward is set to
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Former All Blacks scrumhalf Justin Marshall claims New Zealand are no longer “world leaders” in being able to innovate or tactically outclass opponents. Speaking to Martin Devlin on DSPN, the 81-Test Marshall said that All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson will be closely analysing the Six Nations as the Kiwis look to evolve their strategic
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Springbok and Sharks powerhouse Ox Nche jokes around with comedian and “best friend” Donovan Goliath – stick around for the unexpected consequence! WATCH: Fassi on road to recovery View this post on Instagram A post shared by Donovan Goliath | Creative Director (@donovangoliath) The post Watch: A ‘show’ of strength from Ox appeared
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Defence coach Norman Laker is well aware of the threat the Stormers will have to contain when Springbok star Willie le Roux runs the Bulls attack on Saturday. The Stormers host Jake White’s charges at Cape Town Stadium in the renowned North-South derby in a round-one match that was rescheduled to avoid clashing with last
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Cadan Murley’s expected absence against France on Saturday, due to a foot injury, leaves England boss Steve Borthwick with a back-three poser for the Twickenham clash. Murley scored a try on debut in a narrow loss to defending champions Ireland last week at the Aviva Stadium in round 1 of the 2025 Six Nations. According
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