Franco could take Gregor’s job

Former skipper Andy Nichol suggests Gregor Townsend’s future as Scotland head coach will be decided by whether sought-after Franco Smith forces Scottish Rugby’s hand. Scotland, in a repeat of last

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Sharks ‘brawl’ after SA Shield battle

From John Plumtree roughhousing with JP Pietersen to Yaw Penxe ‘stick fighting’, the Sharks change room was abuzz with excitement after their maiden URC SA Shield win. Watch the full

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Bok bruiser ruled out of Stormers tour

A key member of the Stormers pack misses a two-match Vodacom URC tour due to surgery, but John Dobson welcomes back a host of Springboks and young stars for the

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Nienaber helps change Razor’s mind

Scott Robertson says a catch-up with Jacques Nienaber about Jordie Barrett’s sabbatical at Leinster has contributed to the All Blacks head coach’s recent eligibility U-turn. In an interview on the

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Rassie backed Kolbe – and the rest is history 

MARK KEOHANE argues that without Rassie Erasmus’ intervention, Cheslin Kolbe could have been playing for France instead of being celebrated as one of SA rugby’s greatest players.  Writing for TimesLIVE,

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Wales super fan shares team’s pain

A Welsh supporter kept his promise to run a mile for each point Wales lost by in this year’s Six Nations. “Wales’ results haven’t been the best lately and I’ve

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Ngobeni stars in Stellies, Tuks ground Eagles

Captain Ezekiel Ngobeni scored a hat-trick as unbeaten Varsity Cup leaders Maties overhauled UCT, while Tuks downed the NWU Eagles to climb into second place. In round five action on

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Japan-bound Cheetah doing it for family

Cheetahs utility forward Friedle Olivier says he couldn’t turn down an offer from a Japanese club. The 32-year-old, who joined the Cheetahs in 2022 from Russian club Enisei-STM, will leave

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Leinster bullish about Loftus challenge

Jacques Nienaber and Luke McGrath said Leinster are relishing the opportunity to lock horns with a world-class Vodacom Bulls outfit in Pretoria on Saturday.   Leinster, though, will have to overcome

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Keo & Zels: Gold rush for our brilliant Boks!

Forever Green & Forever Gold, the boys revelled in a night of glorious Bok celebration. The post Keo & Zels: Gold rush for our brilliant Boks! appeared first on SA

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