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Joe Schmidt says incoming Australia boss Les Kiss will have a strong voice in selection ahead of the July Test schedule, before he steps away as head coach. With the Wallabies set to host Ireland, France and Italy, Schmidt confirmed that Kiss will be closely involved before officially taking over as Australia coach in preparation […]

Be it the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, the U20 internationals or in the Land of the Rising Sun, South Africans are number one. The post Keo & Zels: Why our Saffas are BIG in Japan appeared first on SA Rugby magazine. Be it the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, the U20 internationals or in the Land

Investec Champions Cup television broadcasters in France have responded to criticism from Bath head coach Johann van Graan, saying it is “impossible to hide footage”. Van Graan claimed match officials missed three “clear headshots” on No 8 Alfie Barbeary in Bath’s 38-26 semi-final loss at Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday. The South African blamed the inaction of

The Junior Springboks have reportedly not yet clinched the U20 Rugby Championship title, despite earlier celebrations of the achievement. In the wake of Sunday’s 56-17 rout of Australia in Gqeberha, SA Rugby issued a release declaring the title won. Host broadcaster SuperSport ran a graphic showing a six-point gap between South Africa and second-placed New

Wing Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and flank Wasi Vyambwera featured prominently in this top try during the Junior Boks’ U20 Rugby Championship title-winning clash with Australia. MORE: Foote hails Junior Boks’ ‘grit and pride’ Khuthadzo Rasivhaga starts it, Wasi Vyambwera finishes it Our young Sharks doing us proud as the Junior Boks secure their first ever U20

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says the Stormers are dead-set on returning home from Friday night’s clash in Belfast still seated at the head of the Vodacom URC table. Jon Dobson’s charges top the standings ahead of their clash with eighth-placed Ulster at the Affidea Stadium. The Stormers will also face an Ulster team buoyed by

The Stormers are set to welcome back an influential member in the pack for a two-match Vodacom URC tour to the northern hemisphere. Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani on Monday confirmed that club captain and lock Salmaan Moerat is back in training after serious toe injury. The Stormers face Ulster in Belfast on Friday night, followed

Juarno Augustus and Cheslin Kolbe were among the South Africans to catch the eye as the club season and knockout cup action nears the business end in Europe and Japan. Investec Champions Cup: Carlü Sadie started in the front row as title-holders Bordeaux-Begles booked a place in the Investec Champions Cup final with a 38-26

Steve Hansen is wary about opening the national selection door to New Zealanders playing abroad, yet the former All Blacks boss says the debate is no longer black and white. Hansen built his success with the Men in Black on a strong domestic system, but admits there may be room for flexibility when it comes

The SA Cup playoffs race is set for a dramatic finish, with six teams still in contention heading into the final round after a weekend of high-scoring, high-stakes action. Griquas tightened their grip on top spot with a commanding 62-12 victory over SWD Eagles in Kimberley, maintaining their perfect record and moving to 40 log