Northam Rhinos edge College Rovers to win first Gold Cup title
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Northam Rhinos held their nerve in a dramatic Gold Cup final to beat College Rovers 22-20 and claim their first open-club national title.
By Arc Williams ·
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Butch James backs Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to lead, with Handré Pollard still in the Springbok mix
SA Rugby Mag reports that former Springbok flyhalf Butch James sees Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu as the current first-choice No 10, but says Handré Pollard remains too good,
By Arc Williams ·
Yaqeen Ahmed is leaning on the Stormers' Springbok influence
Stormers flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed says the presence of the team’s Springbok players is helping him make quicker decisions and grow into his role after a match-winning cameo.
By Arc Williams ·
Sharks show fight in Cardiff despite injury chaos, says JP Pietersen
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Sharks battled through a heavy injury toll to beat Cardiff 36-21 in the United Rugby Championship, with coach JP Pietersen praising the team
By Arc Williams ·
Lions pay for lineout trouble and defensive lapses in Edinburgh
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Lions’ 31-10 defeat to Edinburgh was shaped by a poor lineout, defensive mistakes and the difficult conditions in Scotland, with coach Ivan?
By Arc Williams ·
Henry says Love's comments show how hard the Boks are to prepare for
Graham Henry says All Blacks flyhalf Ruben Love found the Springboks’ intensity unlike anything he had experienced before, using that admission to argue that New Zealands
By Arc Williams ·
JP Pietersen backs Gianni Lombard to steer Sharks through flyhalf shuffle
The Sharks are turning to Gianni Lombard at flyhalf for Friday night’s United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff, with coach JP Pietersen saying the newcomer has a
By Arc Williams ·
Coffee first, collisions later for Coetzee as Bulls prepare for Ulster test
Marcell Coetzee will switch from friendly catch-up to hard-nosed captaincy when the Bulls face Ulster at Loftus, with the veteran loose forward balancing old ties, squad-
By Arc Williams ·
De Klerk takes heart from difficult Bulls comeback
SA Rugby Mag reports that Bulls wing Sebastian de Klerk has described his return from injury as a hard but valuable period, after helping the team beat Stade Français in,
By Arc Williams ·
Why Wandisile Simelane could get another crack at 13 for the Stormers
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Stormers’ squad management plans could open the door for Wandisile Simelane to get more time at outside centre, after he stepped in during a
By Arc Williams ·
Why Jake White's Fiji appointment has Loftus people talking
SA Rugby Mag reports that Jake White’s former colleagues in Pretoria believe Fiji have backed the right coach, with his move expected to bring structure, discipline and a
By Arc Williams ·
JP Pietersen wants Suleiman Hartzenberg to make his case at centre for the Sharks
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has given Suleiman Hartzenberg a run in midfield for the EPCR Challenge Cup trip to Lyon and says the former Stormers back must make the most of
By Arc Williams ·
Boks named on La Rochelle bench for Lions clash
SA Rugby Mag reports that Dillyn Leyds and Salmaan Moerat have been named among the La Rochelle replacements for their Investec Champions Cup opener against the Lions at,
By Arc Williams ·
Rugby mourns Hyron Andrews after sudden death in France
South African lock Hyron Andrews has died in France at the age of 31, prompting tributes from the Lions, Sharks, Blue Bulls, Stormers, SA Rugby and others across the game
By Arc Williams ·
Stormers want to turn strong start into Champions Cup statement
KEO reports that the Stormers head into their Investec Champions Cup opener against Bristol Bears with confidence, depth and growing ambition. Their strong early-season a
By Arc Williams ·
Bulls look to turn Loftus into a statement against Stade Français
Keo says the Bulls enter their Investec Champions Cup opener against Stade Français with momentum, confidence and a clear chance to show European opposition what Loftus-V
By Arc Williams ·
Ackermann backs Bulls for Champions Cup push if home form holds
Johan Ackermann says the Bulls must turn Loftus into a stronghold if they want to go deep in the Investec Champions Cup, with healthy squad depth and better continuity at
By Arc Williams ·
Why the Investec Champions Cup is South African rugby's next big test
Keo argues that the Investec Champions Cup is the final major frontier for South African rugby, with local teams now expected to move beyond excuses and start chasing the
By Arc Williams ·
Roos back in black as Stormers welcome key No 8 return
Evan Roos is set for his first outing of the season when the Stormers face Bristol Bears in Cape Town in the Investec Champions Cup, after recovering from a hamstring nig
By Arc Williams ·
Ruhan Nel says the Stormers still have room to grow before Bristol test
Stormers captain Ruhan Nel says the Cape side are not at their peak yet, despite a strong URC win over the Sharks, as they prepare to face Bristol Bears in the Investec/;
By Arc Williams ·
Stormers wary of Bristol's growing edge
SA Rugby Mag reports that John Dobson and Ruhan Nel have flagged Bristol Bears as a well-rounded threat ahead of the sides’ first Investec Champions Cup meeting in Cape .
By Arc Williams ·
Champions Cup moves to curb replay bias in knockout rugby
The Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup will use independent TV replay operators in the knockout rounds to reduce concerns that broadcast choices could shape T0
By Arc Williams ·
La Rochelle expect a confident start as Lions make their Champions Cup debut
SA Rugby Mag reports that Theo McFarland believes La Rochelle will go into their Investec Champions Cup opener against the Lions with confidence, while the Joburg side is
By Arc Williams ·
Sharks leave several Boks behind for European tour as injury list grows
SA Rugby Mag reports that the Sharks have named a 28-man squad for their EPCR Challenge Cup and United Rugby Championship matches overseas, with several Springboks rested
By Arc Williams ·
Stormers and Sharks bring Test-match intensity to Cape Town derby
Keo says Saturday’s URC meeting between the Stormers and Sharks at DHL Stadium has the look of a heavyweight South African derby, with Springbok talent spread across both
By Arc Williams ·