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Afrika unveils Bok Women’s Sevens squad for South America
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (538+ words) SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Maceala Samboya and Shanidin" Bezuidenhout could make their Springbok Women's Sevens debuts later this month after coach Cecil Afrika named a 14-player squad for the final HSBC SVNS 2 tournaments in Uruguay and Brazil. The tournaments will be played…...
BlitzBoks lose versatile player ahead of tough New York schedule
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (382+ words) NEWS: BlitzBok head coach Philip Snyman has been forced to tweak his squad for the sixth and final HSBC SVNS tournament of the regular 2026 season in New York this weekend. Jayden Nell comes in to replace utility forward Christie Grobbelaar,…...
Dobbo admits to Sacha 'mistake' as stalwarts return
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (624+ words) SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson took responsibility for Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's dip in form after appointing him as captain earlier this season. Dobson addressed the media ahead of their rescheduled United Rugby Championship Round Eight clash against the Bulls....
Steyn pinpoints key element in famous victory against Les Bleus
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (342+ words) REACTION: Scotland winger Kyle Steyn singled out a key element in their stunning 50-40 Six Nations victory over France on Saturday. The winger bagged a brace alongside wing partner Darcy Graham to contribute four of Scotland's seven tries of the afternoon....
Cape Town and Gqeberha in the spotlight in WSL
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (590+ words) PREVIEW, ROUND FOUR: The only two undefeated sides in the Pick n Pay Women's Super League 1, the Bulls Daisies and Western Province, collide in a fourth-round match that is most likely going to determine hosting rights for the final, which…...
All Blacks confirms head coach
1+ week, 3+ day ago (396+ words) NEWS: The All Blacks confirmed their new head coach following the sacking of Scott Robertson. New Zealand Rugby announced the appointment of Dave Rennie as All Blacks Head Coach through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Rennie, who is of Cook…...
Lions vs Stormers: Was yellow to red committed or cynical?
1+ week, 3+ day ago (773+ words) OPINION: The yellow card felt right. The red card felt inevitable. And somewhere in that review bunker sat the real problem with rugby's current law landscape. In the Lions vs Stormers clash in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship, what…...
Why South Africa and New Zealand will never host a World Cup again
1+ week, 4+ day ago (506+ words) INTERVIEW: South Africa may not have lost its appetite for hosting a World Cup, but the likelihood of the two most successful teams in the game ever hosting another global event appears slim to zero. South Africa (four-time Webb Ellis…...
Paul Roos coach: Rassie Erasmus has created SA culture of innovation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (787+ words) INTERVIEW: Paul Roos coach Corn" Uys says that Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus has shattered South African rugby stereotypes and encouraged local coaches to think differently about the game. Last year, Erasmus was praised for his vision and innovation after introducing…...
'Ongoing discussions': Wallaby legend responds to All Black coaching rumours
2+ week, 2+ day ago (532+ words) SPOTLIGHT: The rumour mill is in overdrive as we await the unveiling of the new All Black coaching team. One of the big names appearing in reports is Stephen Larkham. However, Larkham says he's in conversations with the Brumbies to…...