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UJ coach Therlow Pietersen says his side can play with freedom in Monday night’s Varsity Cup semi-final against Tuks in Pretoria. Tuks topped the log with 31 points after winning six of their seven matches, while UJ finished fourth on 21 points – two ahead of defending champions UCT – to secure a playoff spot. […]

Steve Borthwick has been dealt a major blow ahead of England’s July Test against the Springboks at Ellis Park. Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson has confirmed that front-row pair Luke Cowan-Dickie and Bevan Rodd are facing season-ending injuries, putting their involvement in the Bok Test in serious jeopardy. The duo were both injured during

Bordeaux Bègles will host Toulouse in the pick of the Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals. Defending champions Bordeaux thrashed the Leicester Tigers 64-14 at the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Sunday, while six-time winners Toulouse hammered the Bristol Bears 59-26 at the Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday. More to follow … Investec Champions Cup quarter-finals (SA times) Friday, 10

Bath coach Johann van Graan praised Thomas du Toit after the Bok prop’s match-turning performance against Saracens at The Rec on Saturday. The English Premiership champions won the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash 31-22 to set up a quarter-final against the Northampton Saints. Du Toit, who will return to Durban at the end of the

Former Springbok assistant coach Matt Proudfoot believes the addition of Joe Lewis to the national set-up could prove a masterstroke. Lewis was last week announced as the Boks’ performance analyst, joining Rassie Erasmus’ world champions from Steve Borthwick’s England. MORE: Rassie lures England analyst to Boks Proudfoot, who worked alongside Lewis under Eddie Jones in

Coach Johan Ackermann says missed opportunities and soft penalties cost the Vodacom Bulls in a 25-21 defeat to Glasgow in the Investec Champions Cup last 16. Ackermann was quick to praise his players’ heart but admitted they let themselves down in key moments. “First of all, I’m extremely proud of the players and the effort

Kalvin Gourgues scored two scintillating tries as Toulouse hammered the Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup last 16 on Saturday. The France centre crossed twice in the first half in glorious sunshine in south-west France to set up a 59-26 victory and quarter-final clash next weekend against holders Bordeaux Bègles or the Leicester Tigers, who meet

The Vodacom Bulls could lose star scrumhalf Embrose Papier unless Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus comes to the party. Papier’s standout URC form has driven up his value, leaving the Bulls vulnerable to overseas interest. The 28-year-old remains contracted until June 2027 but Rapport claims Loftus bosses are already concerned about their ability to keep Papier beyond

Michaelhouse stunned Affies in Pretoria, while there were notable wins for Rondebosch and DHS in Saturday’s Easter rugby festivals action. Pretoria Boys’ High 125th Anniversary Easter Rugby Festival Michaelhouse delivered one of the standout performances of day one, overturning a half-time deficit to beat Affies 29-27. It was a tightly contested throughout, with Affies taking

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu admitted the drop-goal option was not considered after the Stormers fell agonisingly short against Toulon at the Stade Mayol. In a frantic finish to the Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash, the Stormers – trailing 28-27 – had worked themselves into Toulon’s 22. But instead of setting up for a drop goal, the visitors