Defending champions Bordeaux Bègles secured their spot in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals after a war of attrition against Toulouse. Bordeaux ran in four tries thanks to a late surge to defeat their arch-rivals 30-15 in a tense encounter at Chaban-Delmas. The highly-anticipated clash between the two best sides in France was a chance for […]
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Bordeaux Bègles captain Maxime Lucu extended his contract until 2029. The 33-year-old scrumhalf confirmed the news in a video message played at Stade Chaban-Delmas ahead of his side’s blockbuster Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Toulouse. Lucu has become a cornerstone of Bordeaux’s rise since joining from Biarritz in 2019, racking up 160 appearances across seven
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The Cheetahs have confirmed the signing of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old has committed to a two-year deal that will see him make Bloemfontein his home from June. His arrival marks one of the Cheetahs’ most significant signings, bringing a wealth of international experience and a winning pedigree to the Free State. Known for
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Griquas are still the team to beat in this year’s edition of the SA Cup. The Northern Cape side made it five wins from five with a hard-fought 24-14 victory over the Boland Kavaliers in Wellington, building a decisive first-half lead before holding firm late on. They remain top of the standings on 25 points,
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Stellenberg stunned Paul Roos in Cape Town, while there were also notable victories for Paarl Gim, Wynberg, Maritzburg College and Jeppe. Stellenberg followed up famous wins against Paarl Gim and Grey College with a come-from-behind 20-10 triumph over Paul Roos. The Jade Brigade trailed 10-0 at the break, but dominated the second half, with tries
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The Hurricanes battered the Blues in a top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific clash, while the Reds beat the Crusaders for the first time in 15 years. The home side unleashed an exceptional attacking display to win 42-19 in Wellington on Saturday, with speedy fullback Callum Harkin scoring two of their six tries. Both teams came into
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Glasgow Warriors coach Franco Smith believes his side will get another shot at European glory. The Scottish outfit saw their Investec Champions Cup campaign come to an end with a 22-19 quarter-final defeat to Toulon at Scotstoun Stadium, but Smith took plenty of positives from the performance and the progress his team has made. “I’m
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The Vodacom Bulls have already signed 14 of the country’s top schoolboy prospects this season as part of their long-term development strategy. That includes star Paul Roos flyhalf Travis Pheiffer (see full list below). “I’m just waiting for feedback from four or five players, then my contracting is done for the year as far as
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Hendré Stassen has his sights set firmly on the All Blacks. The former Junior Springbok is set to return to South Africa after receiving approval from Brive to join the Sharks ahead of the Currie Cup. The 28-year-old, who left the Stormers at the end of 2024, made the move to France in search of
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Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls won’t look to replace Japan-bound Bok lock Ruan Nortjé at the end of the season. The 27-year-old, who has earned 18 Test caps since 2022, is set to join coach Frans Ludeke’s Kubota Spears. Nortjé was born and raised in Pretoria. He represented the Bulls at the U18
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