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

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Is 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

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Levy 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.

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Schreuder 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

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Muller, 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

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Junior 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

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Settled 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

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JP 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

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Sharks 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

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WP, 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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