Steve Borthwick hopes Farrell will return soon
epa10463604 England's Rugby Union head coach Steve Borthwick reacts ahead of the Six Nations Rugby Union match between England and Italy, in London, Britain, 12 February 2023. EPA/ANDY RAIN

Steve Borthwick hopes Farrell will return soon

England coach Steve Borthwick believes Owen Farrell will play for England again after the mercurial flyhalf took an indefinite break from international rugby ahead of this year’s Six Nations. (more…)

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Stormers to make centre signing from Bulls
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Deon van der Merwe/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (13638601af) Vodacom Bulls vs Ospreys. Wandisile Simelane of the Vodacom Bulls BKT United Rugby Championship, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, South Africa - 26 Nov 2022

Stormers to make centre signing from Bulls

The Stormers look set to replace injured centre Ruhan Nel with Bulls midfielder Wandisile Simelane, according to reports. (more…)

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Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics
epa10820469 Kwagga Smith of South Africa (C) scores a try during the Rugby Test match between New Zealand and South Africa in London, Britain, 25 August 2023. Both teams prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France that will kick off on 08 September with New Zealand facing France in the opening match. EPA/NEIL HALL

Wales coach Gatland hits out at Bok tactics

Wales coach Warren Gatland has again called for a reduction in the number of replacements in rugby, saying the Springboks had an unfair advantage in their 2023 Rugby World Cup win. (more…)

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Dobson delight as Stormers find their groove
Stefan Ungerer of the Stormers during the 2023 United Rugby Championship game between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 23 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Dobson delight as Stormers find their groove

Stormers coach John Dobson says their 26-20 victory over the Bulls has kick-started their United Rugby Championship (URC) season as they prepare to welcome the Sharks to Cape Town on Saturday. (more…)

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Mouth-watering local derbies on the cards for fans
Herschel Jantjies of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 quarterfinal between the Stormers and Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 6 May 2023 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Mouth-watering local derbies on the cards for fans

Three weekends of local United Rugby Championship derbies will add to the festive cheer for South Africa’s rugby faithful, with all four participating teams in action over the holiday season. (more…)

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John Dobson looks to brighter days with Stormers
Warrick Gelant of the Stormer passes to teammate Manie Libbok of the Stormers during Investec Champions Cup 2023/24 game between the Stormers and La Rochelle at Cape Town Stadium on 16 December 2023 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

John Dobson looks to brighter days with Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson believes the only way is up for his side after they claimed a last-gasp victory over European Champions La Rochelle this past weekend. (more…)

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Cheetahs’ victory over Sharks proves their quality
Ruan Pienaar of Cheetahs during the 2023 Currie Cup rugby match between Sharks and Cheetahs on 19 May 2023 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium © Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Cheetahs’ victory over Sharks proves their quality

The Cheetahs profited from a last-gasp try by left-wing Cohen Jasper to claim a 32-29 victory over compatriots the Sharks in their European Rugby Challenge Cup clash in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

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Fourie announces Cheetahs squad to face Sharks

Toyota Cheetah coach Hawies Fourie has announced his squad for their mouth-watering EPCR Challenge Cup local derby Hollywoodbets Sharks in Bloemfontein on Sunday.

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Currie Cup gets new window in major revamp for local season

The Currie Cup has been given a new window and a new format in a makeover that will allow all 14 unions to play for the coveted gold trophy from 2025 onwards as well as more provincial rugby action to be broadcast by SuperSport, having received unanimous approval from SA Rugby’s members at Friday’s General Council meeting in Cape Town.

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