Category: RUGBY
World Cup year will force a re-think
South Africa’s big four clubs will have to strategise differently for next season’s Vodacom URC and Investec Champions Cup competitions. That’s according to Blue Bulls Company CEO, Edgar Rathbone, who
Read MoreStormers’ lock crisis deepens
The Stormers have been dealt a further blow heading into the second half of the Vodacom URC campaign with another key lock sidelined. Hard-nosed forward Ruben van Heerden is the
Read MoreUSA Eagles add more SA flavour
Two more South Africans have been selected as part of the USA Eagles’ 35-player squad who’re in camp to prepare for the international season. Junior Springbok centres Dan Kriel and
Read MoreDupont: Everyone believes in Jalibert
Captain Antoine Dupont has thrown his full support behind flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert ahead of France’s Six Nations opener against Ireland in Paris on Thursday. The 27-year-old Jalibert has been in
Read MorePeyper raises red flag over law trials
Former Test referees Jaco Peyper and Mathieu Raynal have spoken out against the Super Rugby Pacific law trials for 2026. The Sanzaar tournament has confirmed it will trial five law
Read MoreBlitzboks seek redemption in Perth
Captain Siviwe Soyizwapi says the Blitzboks aim to execute better at this weekend’s Perth Sevens. The eight teams contesting the SVNS series are at it again and for the Springbok
Read MoreBlitzboks beats – who’s got taste?
Tristan Leyds asks his Blitzboks teammates who has the best – and worst – taste in music. OOSTHUIZEN: Blitzboks primed to bounce back in Perth Tristan takes the mic to
Read MoreStrauss bullish over Bulls’ home-heavy finish
Vodacom Bulls president Willem Strauss believes the pieces are finally falling into place for the Pretoria outfit as they enter the decisive phase of their season. In a message circulated
Read MoreSharks snap up Lions pivot
The Sharks have confirmed the signing of an experienced Lions playmaker to bolster their ranks next season. Gianni Lombard trades Joburg for Durban and has signed a three-year contract which
Read MoreGalthie backs Dupont to raise France’s bar
Fabien Galthie has outlined Antoine Dupont’s mandate ahead of their blockbuster Six Nations opener against Ireland at the Stade de France. The talismanic scrumhalf will lead Les Bleus in Thursday
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