Soccer fans clash at Loftus Versfeld

Fans fought at Loftus on Tuesday after Mamelodi Sundowns’ CAF Champions League quarter-final win against Esperance. According to IOL, the skirmish was started by visiting supporters in the upper East

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Ox made my spine go ‘cluck’

Tonga captain Ben Tameifuna wanted Springbok loosehead prop Ox Nche’s jersey after scrumming against him at the 2023 World Cup. The two went head to head during the Pool B

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Duhan out, Lions tour in doubt

Duhan van der Merwe has been ruled out of Edinburgh’s round-of-16 Champions Cup playoff against the Lions on Friday night. The club confirmed that the South African winger will be

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Saracens ‘disrespecting’ Champions Cup

Harlequins coach Danny Wilson has taken a swipe at Saracens ahead of this weekend’s round-of-16 Champions Cup playoffs. Saracens, who have won the elite European competition three times, are resting

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Poor crowds, rising costs hit Hurricanes

The Hurricanes have asked shareholders for an additional NZ$1-million (R10.5-million) in capital after a NZ$700,000 (R7.4-million) loss in 2024. The Super Rugby Pacific franchise is owned by the Wellington Rugby

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‘Big set-piece battle’ awaits Bulls

Vodacom Bulls flank Jannes Kirsten expects a forward-dominated Challenge Cup round-of-16 playoff against Bayonne on Saturday. The 31-year-old has plenty of top-tier European experience having made 22 appearances for the

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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

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Stormers 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

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Lions 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

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Sharks 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

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