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Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham believes the demise of a second team in three years is an “opportunity” for Super Rugby. New Zealand-based Moana Pasifika, founded in 2020 as a pathway for players of Pacific heritage, said on Wednesday it will disband at the end of the season. Their impending exit follows the demise of the […]

For Dragons flyhalf Tinus de Beer, Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with the Bulls will have added resonance. De Beer began his rugby journey in his home city of Pretoria more than a decade ago. Now he is set to face his former side at Rodney Parade. There’s also the fact that he was linked

Johan Ackermann has delivered a blunt message ahead of the Vodacom Bulls’ crucial URC clash against the Dragons in Newport on Friday night – win, at all costs. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The Pretoria-based club remains in the hunt for a top-eight finish, but positive results on their Welsh tour are crucial to their playoff hopes.

Canan Moodie will start on the left wing for the Vodacom Bulls against the Dragons in Newport on Friday night. With Kurt-Lee Arendse (dislocated finger) and Cheswill Jooste (foot) ruled out through injury, Moodie shifts from 13 to 11 and David Kriel from 15 to 14. Devon Williams starts at fullback, with Stedman Gans coming

Check out the match 23s for this weekend’s Vodacom URC matches involving South African sides. DRAGONS vs VODACOM BULLS (Friday, 8:45pm SA time) DRAGONS – TBC BULLS – 15 Devon Williams, 14 David Kriel, 13 Stedman Gans, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Canan Moodie, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Embrose Papier, 8 Cameron Hanekom, 7 Elrigh Louw,

Jean de Villiers expects the Stormers to give Chippie Solomon a fitting send-off at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The 64-year-old passed away last Saturday having served as Stormers team manager since 2004. De Villiers, Hanyani Shimange and Schalk Burger – all former Western Province and Stormers players – paid tribute to Solomon on their Boks Unpacked

Log-leaders Griquas aim to keep their unbeaten record intact, but face a tricky assignment in Gqeberha against a resurgent Eastern Province. Round six could prove to be defining as teams chase semi-final places and Currie Cup qualification. With log positions starting to take shape, every result now carries added weight and there’s little room left

The Exeter Chiefs could soon have new ownership as the English Premiership club looks to secure its long-term future. According to The Times, Exeter have agreed in principle to a sale to a wealthy American investor, with members set to vote on the proposal at an extraordinary general meeting on 7 May. Exeter’s long-time backer

Boeta Chamberlain could be set for a return to the Vodacom URC. The Ospreys are reportedly lining the 27-year-old up as a replacement for fullback Jack Walsh, who is attracting strong interest from English and French clubs ahead of next season. Chamberlain, who can play both 15 and 10, is currently at the Newcastle Red

Scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker shares Connacht’s condolences following the death of Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon. The teams meet at Cape Town Saturday on Saturday. MORE: Stormers call on Cape Town to do it for Chippie “He will be sadly missed” Cullie Tucker speaks about @THESTORMERS Team Manager Chippie Solomon who sadly passed