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Flip van der Merwe has resigned as Biarritz president, stepping away from all ownership and managerial roles due to “strategic decisions” at the French club. The former Springbok lock cited a disconnect with the club’s “values and direction” as his reason for leaving. Van der Merwe, who played 36 Tests, joined forces with Shaun Hegarty […]

Tane Edmed is in line to become the 19th debutant for Australia this year, with Joseph Suaalii declared fit to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Suaalii will partner Len Ikitau in midfield for the Wallabies’ season-ending Test after head coach Joe Schmidt faced an anxious wait on the extent of the cross-code star’s arm

Flyhalf Sam Prendergast has been given a huge boost by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell in being given the starting berth for Saturday’s Test with Australia in Dublin. The 21-year-old is preferred to Jack Crowley, who started all of Ireland’s Tests as they retained the Six Nations title this year, after impressing in his first

Sharks boss John Plumtree has raised concerns over Eben Etzebeth’s physical condition after overlooking the Springbok enforcer for Saturday’s clash against the DHL Stormers. The coastal derby at Kings Park in round 7 of the Vodacom URC promises to be a fiery affair, but for Etzebeth, the focus will be on healing after a grueling

Former Wallabies winger Wendell Sailor is set to return to the Sydney courts in January after an alleged alcohol-fuelled bar incident. The 50-year-old faces multiple charges stemming from an altercation at an establishment in the city centre. Prosecutors disputed claims by Sailor’s lawyer that police intended to drop one assault charge. The matter has been

Siya Kolisi returns to Vodacom URC action this week, leading a Springbok-laden Sharks outfit against the DHL Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday. The World Cup-winning captain headlines a strong Sharks lineup featuring nine Boks recently involved in South Africa’s UK tour. Kolisi will form a potent back row with openside flanker James Venter and

Veteran loose forward Dave Ewers is relishing the opportunity to tackle the Sharks for the DHL Stormers in the first coastal derby of the Vodacom URC in Durban on Saturday. Speaking in the buildup to the Kings Park clash, Ewers is clear-eyed about the challenge awaiting the Stormers. With over 200 caps for Exeter Chiefs

Former Test referee Jaco Peyper will oversee SA Rugby’s new elite referees’ panel to better prepare South African officials to make the step up to international level. The former “national panel” has been split into two separate panels – elite and national – to streamline the way in which match officials are prepared for officiating

World Rugby Player of the Year and Springbok powerhouse, Pieter-Steph du Toit reveals that he faces the possibility of shoulder surgery. The 32-year-old utility forward, who became the first South African to win the prestigious award twice, revealed ongoing shoulder concerns in an interview with Rugby365 following his triumphant moment on Sunday. “I am seeing

Grant Williams, Jarod Cairns and Duhan van der Merwe weave their magic in this compilation of classy finishes from the opening six rounds of the 2024-25 Vodacom URC. WATCH: Magical Kolbe’s best moments Bring on more of this in Round 7 Enjoy six of the best tries from the opening six rounds. Which is your