Rugby
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Springboks squad: Winners and losers as world champions’ ‘yo-yo’ forward among Rassie Erasmus’ surprise selections while ‘talented’ siblings miss out
Following the announcement of Springboks’ reduced 45-man squad for the upcoming mid-year internationals, we select our winners and losers. The…
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Bulls director of rugby Jake White claims that Leinster are simply ‘in a different league’ following the URC final on Saturday.
Jake White: Irish don’t give enough ‘credit’ to Leinster who are ‘not a normal rugby team’ Bulls boss Jake White…
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Rassie Erasmus adds Edinburgh star to reduced Springboks squad for mid-year Tests
Edinburgh front-row Boan Venter has been called up to the Springboks squad as the world champions’ head coach Rassie Erasmus…
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Bulls player ratings: Springboks fail to ‘fire’ upfront as Jacques Nienaber’s defence ‘suffocates’ visitors in another URC final disappointment
Following the Bulls’ 32-7 defeat to Leinster in the United Rugby Championship Grand Final, here’s how we rated Jake White’s…
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Leinster v Bulls: Five takeaways as Jacques Nienaber’s defence ends trophy drought in emphatic URC victory
Leinster secured their first title of the URC era with a 32-7 win over the Bulls Following Leinster’s 32-7 win…
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A huge blow for Leinster as scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park has been ruled out of the URC Final
Hammer Leinster blow as Jamison Gibson-Park withdraws from URC Final Leinster scrum-halves Jamison Gibson-Park and Luke McGrath. Leinster have been…
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The Stormers are reportedly eyeing a UK-based South African loose forward to bolster their back-row options with experience and versatility next season.
Stormers target Saffa bruiser Netwerk24 reports that Gloucester stalwart Ruan Ackermann is on Stormers director of rugby John Dobson’s radar.…
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Frans Steyn slams rugby calendar as ‘a stupid thing’ and explains why he prefers Super Rugby to the United Rugby Championship
Cheetahs director of rugby Frans Steyn has revealed that he is not a fan of the United Rugby Championship and…
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Rassie relishing Bok battle for URC crown
Rassie Erasmus says Saturday’s Vodacom URC final will showcase the development and opportunities for local and overseas players competing for…
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Rassie Erasmus dismisses and rubbished reports that there is ‘personal issues’ with Evan Roos after initial Springboks snub
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has dismissed claims that Evan Roos was overlooked due to personal issues. The Stormers back-rower…
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