Springbok centre Jesse Kriel’s twin brother, Dan, could make it a family affair at the 2027 World Cup in Australia. Dan is a former Junior Springbok who played alongside the likes of Jesse, Handré Pollard, Malcolm Marx and Wilco Louw in 2014. He enjoyed spells with the Bulls, Stormers, Western Province and Lions before leaving […]
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Blitzboks captain Impi Visser says sevens is going in the wrong direction. The sevens circuit has undergone significant changes since the global lockdown, when there were 16 participating teams, with World Rugby introducing a new three-division series model from the 2025-26 season. The overhaul reduced the number of teams competing in the top tier from
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Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn is reportedly close to bringing two players with overseas experience to Bloemfontein. According to Rapport, versatile back Henry Immelman and utility forward Simon Miller could bolster the Cheetahs ahead of the Currie Cup. Immelman is no stranger to Bloemfontein. The 31-year-old, who can play fullback, wing or centre, attended Grey College
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Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has responded to reports in France claiming he was on the verge of retirement due to ongoing concussion-related issues. French rugby newspaper Midi Olympique reported this week that the 30-year-old, who plays for back-to-back Investec Champions Cup winners Bordeaux Bègles, was considering hanging up his boots. That came after
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Johan Ackermann’s Vodacom Bulls are a team built on resilience, trust and defensive grit, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says the Bulls’ surge to the URC final was driven by a cultural shift engineered by their coach after a disastrous mid-season slump. “Ackermann never publicly berated, blamed, or excused his players.
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The Lions have reportedly made their first major move ahead of next season’s Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup campaigns, securing the return of a former Sharks forward. According to Rapport, coach Ivan van Rooyen has lured Hyron Andrews away from English club Sale Sharks. A former South African Schools and Junior Springbok representative, Andrews
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Former Tuks prop Ethan Burger scored a 68th-minute try as the Exeter Chiefs ended Bath’s reign as English Premiership champions. Trailing 26-10 at half-time, Exeter defied the odds with a remarkable 27-26 victory that left the Recreation Ground crowd stunned into silence at the final whistle. Coach Johann van Graan’s Bath dominated the first half,
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The Springboks caught soccer World Cup fever during a training session this week. Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images The post Watch: Springboks show off soccer skills appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Springboks caught soccer World Cup fever during a training session this week. The post Watch: Springboks show off soccer skills appeared first on
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Hurricanes scrumhalf Cam Roigard has come under fire for his actions during Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific semi-final against the Blues. The 25-year-old was among the try-scorers as the Canes won 57-21 to set up a decider against the Chiefs, who beat the Crusaders 49-12 on Friday. However, Roigard was the centre of an incident in
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The Hurricanes crushed the Blues in Wellington on Saturday to set up a Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs. The table-toppers scored nine tries and powered away in the second half to claim a 57-21 victory. They will remain in Wellington for their first final appearance since 2016, when they won their lone title,
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