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Powerful Springbok prop Ox Nche enjoys break during a training session
RUGBY

Boks ready for bruising battle against France's big boys, says Ox

  • George Byron
Former Border and EP u20 winger Lithalethu Nombakuse who has joined the Blue Bulls Daisies.
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Bulls Daisies sign rising ex Border and EP speedster Nombakuse

The Bulls Daisies have bolstered their squad with the signing of rising Eastern Cape rugby sensation Lithalethu Nombakuse ahead of the 2027 season.…

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England's wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso dives over the line to score but the try is disallowed for a forward pass in the build-up during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.
RUGBY UNION

Injured Feyi-Waboso ruled out of England's Nations Championship ties

England wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of this month's remaining fixtures after suffering an ankle injury against Australia at…

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Cecil Afrika during the South African national women's training session at SARU Fields on May 22, 2026 in Stellenbosch
RUGBY

Afrika sees lots of positives from Nairobi trip

Springbok Women's Sevens 'A' coach Cecil Afrika highlights valuable growth and hard-earned lessons following their sixth-place finish at the Rugby…

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England's Henry Pollock runs in their sixth try during the Nations Championship rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 8, 2026.
RUGBY UNION

Three talking points from the Nations Championship

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Springbok scrumhalf Morne van Den Berg is tackled by Italian wing Paolo Odogwu during Saturday's Nations Championship clash in Turin
RUGBY

Bullish Boks will force their game on Les Bleus, says Krappie

Springbok scrumhalf Morne 'Krappie' van den Berg warns France that South Africa will impose their game at Stade de France following their dominant…

  • George Byron
Flyhalf Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu goes on the attack for the Springboks during their Nations Championship rugby clash against Italy in Turin
RUGBY
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Krappie and Sacha will be running the show for Boks in Paris

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has opted for continuity, naming Morne van den Berg and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the starting halfbacks for South…

  • George Byron
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slices his way through Italy's defence during the Nations Championship clash at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Saturday
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Forget Turin bloodbath and focus on France, warns Rassie

After burying a shell-shocked Italian outfit 66-7 in a lopsided Turin bloodbath, the Springboks must prepare for a much tougher battle against…

  • George Byron
New Zealand flyhalf Damian McKenzie kicks a conversion during the Nations Championship rugby union match against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on Saturday
RUGBY UNION

Scotland rue ill-discipline after New Zealand defeat

Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu rued his side's costly ill-discipline as the All Blacks surged to a 43-21 Nations Championship victory at…

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Ireland lock Joe McCarthy makes a break during the Nations Championship match against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, in Dublin, on Friday
RUGBY UNION

Farrell delighted by win but says Ireland could be more ruthless

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell praised his side's 42-12 victory over Argentina at Lansdowne Road, headlined by a Hugo Keenan hat-trick, but urged…

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Springbok wing Ethan Hooker celebrates after scoring a try against Italy in Turin
RUGBY UNION

Nine-try Springboks demolish Italy in Nations Championship

The Springboks ran in nine tries to overwhelm an injury-hit Italy 66-7 in Turin

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Ireland's wing Mack Hansen (C) runs with the ball during Six Nations international rugby union match between Italy and Ireland at Stadio Olimpico in Rome on March 15, 2025.
RUGBY

Hansen and Keenan return to Ireland line-up for Pumas Test

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Madibaz women’s rugby head coach Namhla Siyolo attended the historic World Rugby Level 3 coaching course in Riebeek-Kasteel in the Western Cape from October 23 to 28
RUGBY

Women’s rugby coach embraces historic opportunity

Madibaz head coach Namhla Siyolo has embraced a major development milestone by participating in South Africa’s historic first standalone World Rugby…

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Vianca Boer will captain the Springbok women’s sevens A team at the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Kenya
RUGBY SEVENS

Boer takes charge of Springbok women’s sevens A for Kenya event

Vianca Boer will captain a youthful Springbok Women’s Sevens ‘A’ squad in Kenya as head coach Cecil Afrika looks to build international experience…

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England's head coach Steve Borthwick takes the warm up session ahead of the Autumn Nations Series international rugby union match between England and Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, in south-west London, on November 1, 2025.
RUGBY UNION

RFU back Borthwick to lead England at World Cup regardless of results

The Rugby Football Union has given head coach Steve Borthwick unequivocal backing to lead England into the 2027 World Cup, regardless of upcoming…

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Springbok scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, left, and assistant coach Jerry Flannery sharing a moment while talking tactics
RUGBY
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Boks must blunt razor-sharp Azzurri attack, says Flannery

Springboks defence coach Jerry Flannery says a fearless collective effort and tactical discipline will be vital to withstand Italy's set-piece…

  • George Byron
Defence guru Shaun Edwards has claimed his offer to work for England at the Rugby World Cup in Australia next year was turned down
RUGBY UNION

Defence guru Edwards says Borthwick declined his England offer

Shaun Edwards has revealed Steve Borthwick turned down his offer to join England's coaching setup for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, leading him to…

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Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara (pictured) will replace Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach
RUGBY UNION

Leinster name McNamara to succeed Cullen as head coach

Leinster have announced that Bordeaux-Bègles attack coach Noel McNamara will succeed Leo Cullen as the Irish province's new head coach in 2027.

Blues’ Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes onto the field for his 150th game during to round one of the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Blues and Chiefs at Eden Park in Auckland on February 15, 2025.
RUGBY

All Black prop Tu'ungafasi joins Clermont as injury cover

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Lock Salmaan Moerat (with sweatband) is the only player in the group who will make his first appearance this season in the green and gold jersey on Saturday
RUGBY

Boks dare not underestimate struggling Italy — Rassie

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus warns South Africa cannot afford to underestimate Italy ahead of their Nations Championship clash in Turin, despite…

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