Category: RUGBY
Blommetjies key for do-or-die Cheetahs
Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn downplayed Clayton Blommetjies’ struggles but stressed the importance of beating Griffons in Bloemfontein on Saturday. Stormers back Blommetjies made his debut for the Cheetahs in their
Read MoreStormers bruiser bids farewell
A seasoned campaigner and back-row powerhouse for the Stormers has parted ways with the Cape outfit. Willie Engelbrecht has returned to the Pumas, with the Lowvelders confirming the 2022 Currie
Read MoreLions take a ‘hard look’ at themselves
Morne van den Berg says the Lions accept their loss in Glasgow was “unacceptable”, as Jaque Fourie stresses the need to improve for Friday’s must-win EPCR Challenge Cup clash. Ivan
Read MoreSharks won’t miss Semi
Fijian midfielder Semi Radradra has been ruled out of Lyon’s round-of-16 Challenge Cup playoff against the Sharks at Matmut Stadium on Sunday. The 32-year-old sprained a knee during his side’s
Read MoreSharks flyers flay French defence
Video published on April 1, 2025 Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi’s scores for the defending champion Sharks feature in this selection of standout tries from the EPCR Challenge Cup last
Read MoreBoishaai, Grey claim bragging rights
Paarl Boys’ High claimed a statement win at the North-South Festival in Stellenbosch, while Grey High salvaged pride with a big victory in the Eastern Cape. Boishaai avenged last year’s
Read MoreLeinster look to Bok champs for winning edge
Josh van der Flier says Leinster are drawing on the experience of two-time World Cup winners Jacques Nienaber and RG Snyman to help end a four-year trophy drought. Leinster boast
Read MoreCheetahs to make shock URC return
The Cheetahs will replace the last-placed South African team on the URC log for next season’s tournament. After being kicked out of Super Rugby at the end of the 2017
Read MoreRussell says sorry for fan’s bad break
Bath and Scotland flyhalf Finn Russell gifted a supporter a signed shirt after his kick into touch fractured her wrist by accident. During Bath’s Premiership win over Gloucester at the
Read MoreCrazy cross-kick try in Varsity Cup
Tuks fullback Jandre Burger’s brilliant cross-kick from a tap penalty saw winger Bayanda Ngubane get his brace against Shimas in Pretoria. WRAP: Shimlas stun Tuks to sneak into semis What
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