Phiwe Nomlomo says the Vodacom Bulls are confident that a semi-final clash against the Sharks XV at Loftus Versfeld will be a different game than their final-round loss in torrential rain in Durban. The Vodacom Bulls will host the Sharks XV in the second Currie Cup semi-final at Loftus Versfeld, having secured second place on […]
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The DHL Stormers will reportedly face the 2022 Currie Cup champions, the Pumas, in a practice match in Nelspruit next week. The clash, scheduled for Wednesday, 18 September, will help both teams prepare for next season. The Stormers are gearing up for their 2024-25 Vodacom URC opener against Ospreys on 28 September in Wales while
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Eben Etzebeth notched up another monstrous outing as the two-time World Cup winner showed his quality at lock for the Springboks in the shadow of Table Mountain. Etzebeth, the second-most capped Bok with 126 Tests and one away from Victor Matfield’s all-time record, continues to prove his immense value in the green and gold jumper.
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The Boks are on a hot streak despite experimenting with players and tactics as they close in on the Rugby Championship title. The post Keo & Zels: Tonyball and Rassie’s untouchables appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The Boks are on a hot streak despite experimenting with players and tactics as they close in on
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The All Blacks, once comfortable in their own skin, now seem to live in a growing shadow of doubt cast by a growing list of defeats, writes DEVIN HERMANUS. When New Zealand arrived in the Mother City last week for the clash against the Springboks at Cape Town Stadium, the atmosphere surrounding the team was
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Siya Kolisi proved Rassie Erasmus was right to back him against the All Blacks as SARugbymag.co.za readers’ standout performer after helping the Springboks claim a historic victory in Cape Town. In a poll after the final whistle, 24% of fans decided that Kolisi had the greatest influence as the Boks came from behind to beat
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The Cheetahs will continue the defence of their Currie Cup crown when they face the table-topping Lions in the semi-finals on Saturday, with the second playoff taking place between Vodacom Bulls and Sharks XV in Pretoria. The two winning teams will battle it out for the historic cup in the final on Saturday, 21 September
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While celebrating a historic weekend for SA rugby, Malcolm Marx singled out the breakdowns as a key area for the Springboks to work on for the rest of the Rugby Championship. The Boks on Saturday took a big step towards winning the tournament for the first time since 2019 after registering back-to-back victories against the All Blacks
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John Dobson says a tough outing for DHL Western Province against Griquas on Friday was invaluable, serving as vital experience for several players returning to action. WP scored four tries but went down 37-29 in a hard-fought Currie Cup clash at Griqua Park. It was the last match of the campaign for both teams and
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The Sharks have officially confirmed the return of Siya Kolisi following the Springbok captain’s release from his contract with Racing 92. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after French club Racing 92 confirmed that Kolisi had left the Parisians with two years of his contract still to run. BACK IN BLACK pic.twitter.com/SQnyJnUXSb — The
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