Springboks Ruan Venter and Quan Horn have been recalled to the Lions’ starting lineup for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Cheetahs in Johannesburg on Saturday. Lions head coach Mziwakhe Nkosi has named a fresh-looking backline for the Currie Cup semi-final clash with the defending champions at Ellis Park. Horn comes in at fullback, with […]
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Johan Goosen has been recalled as the Vodacom Bulls have welcomed a trio of returning backs for the Currie Cup semi-final against the Sharks in Pretoria on Saturday. Head coach Phiwe Nomlomo made a handful of changes to the team that went down to the Sharks in Durban in the final round last week, as
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Assistant coach Dawie Snyman and speedster Suleiman Hartzenberg unpack the work of the DHL Stormers at pre-season camp in George ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. WATCH: Stormers put through their paces DHL Stormers Backline and Attack Coach Dawie Snyman has had the squad pushing themselves to the limit on our pre-season camp. #iamastormer #dhldelivers pic.twitter.com/fco5GsYlvK —
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Joe Schmidt’s struggling Wallabies have received a double shot in the arm in their squad to face the All Blacks in the final two rounds of the Rugby Championship. Fraser McReight and Hunter Paisami returned from injury to make the Australia squad named Friday to play New Zealand as the Wallabies regroup following their record
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Canan Moodie discusses “touchies” on the tar in Paarl, how to attack space and relaxing in Bali: Why rugby? As a little boy rugby was our sport, we played “touchies” on the tar roads in Paarl and had the most fun. That’s when I fell in love with the game. You joined the
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Director of rugby Stuart Lancaster said that Siya Kolisi’s decision to continue to play Test rugby contributed to the Springbok skipper and French club Racing 92 parting ways. Racing on Sunday confirmed Kolisi, who is on international duty and had not played for the Parisians this season, had been released from his contract with two
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The future of Springbok rugby is promising and while there will be a few stumbles, South Africans must cherish the success of Rassie Erasmus’ special group of players, writes MARK KEOHANE. South Africa beat the All Blacks in the Rugby Championship two weeks ago and built on that with a tough win in Cape Town
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Super Rugby Pacific has overhauled the format for the 2025 season, introducing an extended 16-round campaign and a new six-team playoffs system. The 2025 season will begin on Friday 14 February, a week earlier than previous years, to accommodate the additional round of Super Rugby Pacific action. Following the demise of the Melbourne Rebels, 11
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The Premiership clubs have reportedly favoured a merger with the URC that would see the formation of a new British & Irish league without South African and Italian teams. According to a report by Telegraph Sport, a proposal for a merger between the two club competitions is being explored, as the Premiership looks to increase the
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Not satisfied with just dazzling fans on the field, check out Springbok and DHL Stormers star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s latest trick on the Sea Point Promenade! WATCH: Stormers put through their paces Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu () = The professor of mad skills @Vodacom #URC pic.twitter.com/nTth3NKchu — Vodacom United Rugby Championship (URC) (@URCOfficial_RSA) September 12, 2024 Photo: @THESTORMERS/Twitter
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