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EG Jansen has provided its version of events following Saturday’s abandoned schools match against Menlopark in Pretoria. The Noordvaal Cup clash between Menlopark and EG Jansen was called off after a brawl involving EG Jansen players and Menlopark old boys. Parents from both schools also reportedly became involved. In a statement from governing body chairman […]

The match officials for the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tests have reportedly been locked in ahead of the blockbuster tour kicking off this week. According to Rapport, Englishman Matt Carley will take charge of the opening Test between the Springboks and All Blacks at Ellis Park on 22 August. Georgian Nika Amashukeli is in line for the

Jeff Wilson suggests the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour is primed to be a blockbuster, but not if the four-Test series ends without a decisive winner. The All Blacks legend argues the addition of a fourth Test in the US risks taking the shine off what he feels should have been a classic three-match series. “For

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects a fired-up Stormers to bring the fight to New Zealand in Cape Town on Friday night. John Dobson’s side will be without several Springboks but still boast enough depth to provide a stern examination in the opening match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. Hansen believes the tourists

The Gauteng and Western Cape education departments are investigating separate incidents that led to two schools rugby matches being abandoned over the weekend. A Northvaal Cup clash between Menlopark and EG Jansen in Pretoria was called off after a brawl involving EG Jansen players and Menlopark old boys. Parents also reportedly got involved. Gauteng MEC

New Zealand have sent an SOS back home after a training incident ahead of Friday’s Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry opener at Cape Town Stadium. Hooker George Bell hurt his calf during one of the All Blacks’ first sessions in Cape Town, and will be sidelined for up to six weeks. Bradley Slater is on his way

Celebrated for his try-scoring and destructive running, the iconic Jonah Lomu here plants Stefan Terblanche flat on his back in a clash between the All Blacks and Springboks. REWIND: Howlett breaks Bok hearts 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒔 pic.twitter.com/Yd4OcLQktC — All Blacks (@AllBlacks) August 3, 2026 Photo: David Rogers/Allsport The post Watch: Lethal Lomu floors Bok

Sports promoter Eddie Hearn says England flank Henry Pollock must become a “seven-figure player” if the Northampton Saints want to keep hold of him. Pollock is reportedly earning around £150,000 (R3.3-million) a season at the Premiership club, with his current deal expiring at the end of next season. Hearn, whose Matchroom agency represents the 21-year-old,

The boys want to understand what more Siya Kolisi’s super Springboks can do to win over South African-born and raised All Blacks supporters.   The post Keo & Zels: How can so many South Africans still support All Blacks? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. The boys want to understand what more Siya Kolisi’s super

Former Argentina hooker Federico Méndez says Felipe Contepomi’s men must answer questions over their discipline against the world champion Springboks on Saturday. The Boks and Los Pumas will cross swords at Estadio José Amalfitani, with Méndez warning that the Argentinians face the toughest opponent in world rugby despite the improvements made over the past year.