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As the Vodacom Bulls prepare for another shot at URC glory, it is impossible to ignore the impact Cameron Hanekom has had since returning from injury. The powerful No 8 had been sidelined for nine months with a knee injury, forced to watch as the Bulls navigated a difficult start to their campaign. But his […]

When Leinster needed inspiration in their Vodacom URC semi-final against the Stormers, it came from the player many regard as the most influential in Irish rugby. New Zealand-born scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park once again demonstrated why he remains the heartbeat of both Leinster and Ireland, producing a masterclass in game management before sealing a 20-11 victory

Willie le Roux believes his long-standing partnership with Handré Pollard could be crucial in Friday night’s Vodacom URC final. From the Springboks to the Bulls, the veteran playmakers have spent more than a decade learning each other’s games, and Le Roux believes that understanding could prove invaluable when they face Leinster at Croke Park. “Polly

The Cheetahs overturned a 17-point second-half deficit to beat Georgia’s Black Lion in Bloemfontein on Sunday. The Free Staters ran out 47-31 winners in the Toyota Challenge clash after trailing 24-7 early in the second half. Winger Michael Annies gave the hosts a dream start, crossing inside two minutes after a clever kick from Cohen

SA Rugby magazine, in partnership with Auto&General, is giving you the chance to win a set of double tickets to watch the Springboks take on the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 20 June 2026. And that’s not all – the winners could also walk away with an additional R2,000, simply by requesting

Cheslin Kolbe says a heartbreaking moment with his son convinced him it was finally time to end his globe-trotting career and return home to the Stormers. The Springbok star is back in Cape Town after nine years abroad, but while the opportunity to finish his career where it all began was a major attraction, family

The Stormers recorded the second-highest average attendance across Europe’s three major leagues (Top 14, URC and Premiership) during the regular season. According to a list compiled by The Rugby Paper, the Cape club attracted an average of 26,153 fans – behind only French Top 14 club Bordeaux Bègles – and made the biggest gains per match

Veteran fullback Willie le Roux says excitement is building in the Vodacom Bulls camp ahead of Friday night’s URC final against Leinster in Dublin. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. After the Bulls’ quarter-final thrashing of Munster and helping inspire their remarkable semi-final comeback against the Glasgow Warriors, Le Roux is targeting one more big performance as the

Rassie Erasmus has further strengthened his lock resources ahead of next weekend’s double-header in Gqeberha. Adré Smith has become the latest player to receive a Springbok call-up. The experienced Stormers enforcer has been added to the expanded squad ahead of the Springboks’ clash against the Barbarians and South Africa A’s encounter with Zimbabwe at Nelson

Steven Kitshoff believes Springbok hopefuls will have to prove far more than their rugby ability if they want to become part of Rassie Erasmus’ World Cup plans. As the Boks begin another international season with an extended training squad, the recently retired prop says Erasmus is searching for players who can pass what has become