Category: RUGBY
Four Springboks sign for rebel league
Four high-profile Springboks have reportedly committed to the new R360 global franchise league, a breakaway competition set to shake up the rugby calendar from 2026. The 12-franchise tournament – backed
Read MoreIs Wallabies’ confidence for real, or AI?
The incredulous Australian optimism fuelling belief that the Wallabies can upset the Boks at Ellis Park defies history, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane highlights the growing noise from
Read MoreLevy bemoans game time shortage of fringe players
Western Province coach Labeeb Levy says South African rugby needs a unified strategy to keep players on the fringes of URC squads, actively involved in the game throughout the season.
Read MoreSchreuder back as Losper hits 50 for Boland
Boland Cavaliers head coach Hawies Fourie has named a reshuffled match-23 for the Currie Cup clash against the Lions in Wellington on Sunday. Veteran scrumhalf Louis Schreuder will make his
Read MoreMuller, Adams in SA U18 midfield as Neill returns
Markus Muller will captain South Africa U18 against France U18 at Hoërskool Durbanville in Cape Town on Friday. The fixture headlines the opening day of the U18 International Series, with
Read MoreJunior Boks ‘inspired’ by Bok experience
Batho Hlekani, Cheswill Jooste and Haashim Pead say their time in camp with the Springboks has only strengthened their hunger to reach the highest level. The Boks wrapped up their
Read MoreSettled Griquas aim to extend dominance over WP
Griquas have made just one change for Friday’s Currie Cup clash against Western Province in Kimberley. Debutant flank Carel van der Merwe replaces Lourens Oosthuizen, who has been ruled out
Read MoreJP searching for Sharks’ spark
Coach JP Pietersen is banking on a new halfback combination to give the Sharks more bite against the Cheetahs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The
Read MoreSharks bring in backline experience
Coach JP Pietersen has made several changes to the Sharks team for Saturday’s Currie Cup clash against the Cheetahs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Clermont. The Sharks are coming
Read MoreWP, Sharks aim to stop Currie Cup slide
Western Province and the Sharks head into the third round of the Currie Cup desperate for a first win. The teams are at the bottom of the eight-team log after
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