As the Vodacom Bulls await the outcome of another disciplinary hearing, forward Reinhardt Ludwig welcomes the “great learning curve” that comes with playing under pressure, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Bulls, currently fourth on the overall Vodacom URC standings, are looking to finish their three-week European tour on a high when they face Benetton in a […]
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England’s RFU has announced plans to introduce a non-contact version of the game in schools with the aim of halting a decline in youth participation. An independent review commissioned by the national governing body “found evidence of decline in a number of schools with strong rugby traditions –- driven by concern about injury and a
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Right winger Suleiman Hartzenberg runs almost the length of the field to complete one of four tries for the DHL Stormers against Munster at Cape Town Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS: Stormers, Sharks back on track @urc Suleiman Hartzenberg channels his inner Lewis Hamilton #rugbytok #f1 #urc #unitedrugbychampionship ♬ original sound – pitstop.vfx Photo: Khulani Media The post
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The DHL Stormers are delighted with JD Schickerling’s impact since the towering lock returned to Cape Town from a stint in Japan. DYLAN JACK reports. Schickerling completed an impressive 80 minutes in his first game back at Cape Town Stadium as the DHL Stormers romped to a bonus-point victory against 2023 Vodacom URC champions Munster. The 29-year-old
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The Money Man hosts a reunion of Springbok icon Os du Randt and Wales legend Scott Gibbs, stalwarts of the 1997 British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa remembered by both players for their high-speed collision in the second Test at Kings Park. The post Money Man: Os, Gibbs relive epic British & Irish
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John Dobson has confirmed the Stormers’ interest in signing a Springbok star from the Sharks, amid a spate of injuries to their front row roster. The Stormers may be ready to enter the market for a new No 1 next season, as Steven Kitshoff, Ali Vermaak, Sti Sithole and Lizo Gqoboka have struggled with injuries.
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Chris Foy questions the increasing use of foreign rugby players representing adoptive countries, arguing that it undermines the core principle of international sport. Writing for the UK’s Daily Mail, he asserts that the essence of such competitions is rooted in a team representing its place and people, and that this spirit is compromised when teams
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The All Blacks will be wary of Japan’s “flair” under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday, centre David Havili said. New Zealand face Japan before heading to Europe for Tests on successive weekends against England, Ireland and France, followed by Italy. “I think just the Japanese flair is what we’ve
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Francke Horn and Ivan van Rooyen praised the Lions’ fight in Italy on Saturday, setting the stage for an epic top-of-the-table Vodacom URC clash against Leinster this week. The Pride continued their unbeaten run in the 2024-25 URC with a hard-fought 10-9 victory over Zebre in a rain-soaked Parma last week. “It was ugly, but
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On this day in 2023, Ox Nche feasted on England’s scrum as Handre Pollard completed a legendary late comeback in the World Cup semi-final clash in Paris. “And ja, that’s the dark arts!” ~ Ox Nche#Springboks #ForeverGreenForeverGold #Rugby pic.twitter.com/IQlhnIe8Io — Captain Springbok (@CaptSpringbok) October 4, 2024 Ox Nché taking England Hawe toe! #ChasingTheSun2 #springboks #StrongerTogether
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