Category: RUGBY
I’m ready to fight for my Bok place
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says his priority this year is staying fit and healthy amid fierce competition in the loose forwards. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Speaking in Cape Town at
Read MoreRees-Lightning to strike from fullback
Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit has been moved to fullback for Saturday’s Six Nations match against England at Twickenham. Rees-Zammit has not played in the tournament for three years, announcing his
Read MoreMacleod: Wales ready to fight
Wales flanker Josh Macleod believes it’s not beyond them to spring a surprise against England at Twickenham on Saturday. England go into the game as overwhelming favourites given they are
Read MoreEveritt axes Edinburgh assistants
Having retained his role as head coach, Sean Everitt has overhauled Edinburgh’s set-up. The Scottish club announced on Wednesday that assistant coaches Rob Chrystie and Michael Todd will depart at
Read MoreLeyds finding his feet and fitness
Tristan Leyds says he is finally coming to terms with the demands of the SVNS series. The Blitzboks flyhalf will line up in his 15th World Series event at this
Read MoreTributes flow for ex-Boland, Bulls flank
Russell Nelson has died at the age of 52, prompting tributes from both sides of the equator for the Cape Town-born player. In a statement, Ulster confirmed they were “deeply
Read MoreEngland face rankings slide
England could emerge as the biggest losers from the opening weekend of the 2026 Six Nations. While the Springboks and All Blacks are safely untouchable at the summit of the
Read MoreStormers Rugby Institute takes off again
The Stormers Rugby Institute is back up and running for the first time in seven years, with a new intake of some of the best young rugby talent from across
Read MorePerpignan president: Faf’s not cheap
Perpignan president Francois Riviere has played down expectations that his club are favourites to land Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk. The 34-year-old is nearing the end of his contract with
Read MoreEx-Junior Boks set to soar with USA Eagles
The USA Eagles have selected two more South Africans for a 35-man training squad. Former Junior Boks centres Dan Kriel and Wayne van der Bank are the new faces, and
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