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The Sharks will chase a third Vodacom URC win in seven visits to Pretoria when they face the Bulls on Saturday. Loftus Versfeld has not always been kind to the men from Durban and they have suffered URC playoff heartbreak there twice, including last season’s semi-final. In six URC encounters in Pretoria, including playoff matches, […]

Thomas Ramos believes France lock Emmanuel Meafou has everything he needs to dominate at Test level. Meafou put in a Man of the Match performance in France’s 33-8 Six Nations victory over Italy on Sunday, scoring his first try in his 14th appearance for Les Bleus. And he did it in his first start for

Eddie Jones says young England star Henry Pollock reminds him of a former Springbok who also wasn’t a “grind player”. Jones questioned England coach Steve Borthwick’s decision to start the 21-year-old in their 42-21 defeat to Ireland at Twickenham. Pollock made his first Test start, at No 8, after earning seven caps off the bench

Maties staged a brilliant comeback to beat UJ at a packed Danie Craven Stadium, while there were also Varsity Cup wins for NWU, UCT and Tuks. In round two action, Maties ran in five second-half tries to overturn a 16-8 half-time deficit and defeat UJ 39-19. Maties had lost their opening fixture away to Shimlas,

Former Springbok and Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White has reportedly been shortlisted for a head coach position with an overseas URC club. According to RugbyPass, the 62-year-old is one of three candidates under consideration by Italian club Benetton, who are seeking an experienced international coach to replace Calum MacRae at the end of the season.

It has become clear why the Stormers opted not to make Dylan Maart’s loan move permanent. The Griquas wing has instead signed for the Vodacom Bulls. According to Netwerk24, financial considerations and age profile are the two main reasons why Maart will not remain in Cape Town. The Bulls reportedly offered the 29-year-old almost twice

The past fortnight has shown these Poms are more pretenders than contenders, the boys apologise that they fell for the England hype!   The post Keo & Zels: Rassie’s Boks will pump England in July appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The past fortnight has shown these Poms are more pretenders than contenders, the boys

Eddie Jones says England’s heavy Six Nations defeat to Ireland triggered memories of the darker days from his own tenure in charge at Twickenham. Steve Borthwick’s side were beaten 42-21 by Andy Farrell’s men, a result that leaves their championship ambitions hanging by a thread. Jones, who experienced both highs and lows during his seven-year

Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the return of two key forwards could be pivotal as the Stormers prepare to face the Lions and Vodacom Bulls on the Highveld. The Stormers are refreshed after a two-week break and looking to bounce back from successive Vodacom URC defeats to the Sharks. The Cape club has re-signed loose

Scrumhalf Stefan Ungerer says the Stormers are determined to right some wrongs against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday. Ungerer is likely to wear the No 9 jersey after Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman confirmed on Monday that Cobus Reinach is only expected back for the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon on