Category: RUGBY
Van der Merwe’s Bok fire burning brightly
Scarlets hooker Marnus van der Merwe will have the perfect opportunity to press his case for a Springbok call-up when he takes on the Sharks in Durban this week. That
Read MoreStormers get front-row boost for Suleiman’s 50th
Suleiman Hartzenberg is relishing a milestone achievement in his Stormers career as the Cape outfit welcome back a key member in the pack to face Cardiff on Friday night. Attack
Read MoreThe boy in the stands who had a dream
Emirates Lions scrumhalf Morné van den Berg continues to live his passion for his team as he chases his biggest rugby dreams. It is not too hard to imagine
Read MoreBok back in training with Bulls as Jake raves about ‘Os’
Springbok prop Gerhard Steenekamp won’t be rushed back into play as Vodacom Bulls chief Jake White lauds the development of another Test scrummager at Loftus. The 28-year-old Steenekamp, who has
Read MoreSaffa Blossoms stars’ days numbered?
Japanese rugby chiefs have announced a shake-up of eligibility rules aiming to give local players more game time but casting doubt over the future of naturalised internationals. Foreign-born players have
Read MorePlum not too glum about Eben
Eben Etzebeth is set to miss Saturday’s clash against Scarlets due to a leg injury, but John Plumtree is confident the Sharks skipper will be available for the URC playoffs.
Read MoreSchmidt to ‘safeguard’ top Wallabies
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt won’t release his best 25 players to Australia’s Super Rugby teams for their tour matches against the British & Irish Lions. The Lions face the Force
Read MoreRugby Championship schedule finalised
Match venues and kick-off times have been confirmed for the 2025 Rugby Championship. The mini-tour format remains in place with each team playing six matches, three home and three away.
Read MoreAll Blacks star sidesteps serious injury
Will Jordan is expected to feature again in this season’s Super Rugby Pacific despite being diagnosed with a medial ligament knee strain. The All Blacks outside back suffered the injury
Read MoreKeo & Zels: Rampant Roos leads the Bok charge
The boys are thrilled with how the youngsters are powering their game towards Bok selection. The post Keo & Zels: Rampant Roos leads the Bok charge appeared first on
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