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Salmaan Moerat is in the Springbok team to take on Italy on Saturday

Erasmus defends Moerat selection for Italy

Walter Sisulu University All Blacks head coach Thembani Mkokeli recently acquired his Level 3 coaching certificate.

Mkokeli joins elite of rugby mentors with recent coaching qualification

University of Walter Sisulu All Blacks head coach Thembani Mkokeli has recently achieved his SA Rugby Level 3 coaching accreditation, making him the…

Yonela Ngxingolo is tackled by Tais Gomes da Costa Prioste, of Brazil, during their women's rugby match in England earlier this year

Ngxingolo's Bok milestone a journey of grit, growth and self-belief

Yonela Ngxingolo engraved herself in the history books of women's rugby in the country over the weekend, becoming the second player to reach 50 caps…

Getting an early look at a new book about Eastern Cape rugby were, from left, Yazeed le Roux (PESLT), Bernard Petersen (former Saru player), Sedick Crombie (author) Peter Slabbert and Graeme Sauls (PESLT).

New book recalls untold rugby stories from apartheid years

A new book by Sedick Crombie chronicles the untold stories of Eastern Cape rugby legends who fought for non-racialism during the apartheid era.

WSU All Blacks players celebrate their Brutten Cup victory at Police Park in 2025 after beating Young Leopards.

Brutten Cup will go ahead despite sponsor setbacks, BRU confirms

Lions players observe a moment of silence in honour of their teammate Hyron Andrews, ahead of the European Rugby Champions Cup rugby union match against La Rochelle

Emotional Lions come up short as tributes paid to Andrews

The Lions put up a brave performance on their Champions Cup debut against La Rochelle after the tragic passing of lock Hyron Andrews in France.

Bulls loose forward Elrigh Louw goes on the attack against the Lions during a United Rugby Championship match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg last week
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French flair and heavyweight pack await Bulls, says Louw

The Bulls are bracing for a massive forward battle and French backline flair when they kick off their Investec Champions Cup campaign against Stade…

Stormers skipper Ruhan Nel during a training session ahead of their Champions Cup clash with the Bristol Bears in Cape Town on Saturday
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Adventurous Bears will be roaring at full throttle, says Nel

The Stormers are bracing for an adventurous, high-octane challenge from English Premiership outfit Bristol Bears in their Investec Champions Cup…

Former Griquas star Carl Els is looking forward to playing for his new team the Cheetahs in the EPCR Challenge Cup
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Time for Cheetahs to do their talking on field, says Steyn

Cheetahs coach Frans Steyn says there are 'no excuses' as his squad prepares to open their EPCR Challenge Cup campaign against French side Aviron…

Indiphile Tyeda, playing for the Leopards, during the Carling Currie Cup in Kempton Park on July 19 2025.
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Fresh midfield duo Tyeda and Nondlwana ready to ignite Bulldogs

Border Bulldogs new signings Indi Tyeda and Bulelani Nondlwana are eager to transition their standout Varsity rugby performances to the provincial…

Lions captain Francke Horn, left, and the Bulls' Willie le Roux tussle for possession during a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Wounded Lions must get back on feet quickly, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has urged his squad to quickly move past their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls and address defensive flaws as they prepare to…

Evan Roos is included in the Stormers team set to face the Bristol Bears in a Champions Cup clash  in Cape Town on Saturday

Stormers can't afford to slip against Bears, says Dobson

Border Bulldogs head coach Dumisani Mhani has been retained for the 2027 season.
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Continuity key to Bulldogs sticking with Mhani

Despite a challenging winless run, the Border Rugby Union has retained head coach Dumisani Mhani for the 2027 season, citing squad continuity and…

Flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester makes a sniping run for the Valke during a Currie Cup First Division match against the EP Elephants at the Central Field in Kariega
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Valke points-machine Stalmeester signs for Elephants

Highly rated Valke flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester has signed with the EP Elephants, boosting their squad ahead of their Carling Currie Cup Premier…

Cameron Hanekom, of the Bulls, on his way to scoring a try against the Lions during  a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Mental toughness key factor in Bulls win, says Ackermann

The Bulls ran in nine tries to claim a commanding 57-15 victory over the Lions in their Jukskei derby clash, boosted by returning Springboks as they…

Samoa lock Theo McFarland  SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP

Samoa's McFarland welcomes 'massive' arrival of ex-All Blacks for World Cup run-in

Samoa forward Theo McFarland hails the arrival of former All Blacks Shaun Stevenson, Akira Ioane, and Josh Ioane as a major boost ahead of the next…

EP Elephants wing Owen Breda on attack against Griquas during the SA Rugby U21 Shield final at Otto du Plessis High School on Saturday
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EP's junior stars put hands up for senior selection

After clinching the SA Rugby U21 Shield title, EP U21 coach Shaun Oliver is set to meet senior mentor Allister Coetzee to recommend standout junior…

A jubilant EP Elephants team celebrates winning the SA Shield U21 trophy after beating Griquas in the final at Otto du Plessis High school on Saturday
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Joy as EP Elephants crowned SA Shield U21 champs

The EP Elephants secured the SA Rugby U21 Shield championship with a thrilling 36-24 comeback victory over Griquas in Gqeberha, providing a historic…

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani heads for the Sharks tryline during a United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town on Saturday

Stormers on fire in compelling win over Sharks, says Dobson

Ben Donaldson of Australia looks on after the Bledisloe Cup loss to New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland on October 10, 2026.

Kiss tells Wallabies to 'return fire' after first loss as coach

Wallabies coach Les Kiss has urged his team to bounce back in Sydney after their unbeaten start came to a halt with a 50-19 defeat against the All…