Snyman: Combined effort key to Blitzbok performance
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Snyman: Combined effort key to Blitzbok performance

They have a track record of performing in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and there are quite a number of achievements in the Springbok Sevens’ set-up and history, including five tournament victories on American soil, but for Philip Snyman there will only be tears at this weekend’s HSBC LA Sevens if the effort from the South African side is lacking.

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February 23, 2023
Ismaiel to fulfil another American dream
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Ismaiel to fulfil another American dream

A long haul flight on your way to a Test debut can feel like it lasts forever, especially if that first appearance for your country was the a culmination of a lifetime of hard work and sacrifices, just ask Travis Ismaiel.

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February 21, 2023
2023 Dublin finals kick-off times confirmed
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2023 Dublin finals kick-off times confirmed

EPCR has confirmed the kick-off times of the 2023 EPCR Challenge Cup and Heineken Champions Cup finals which will take place at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Friday 19 May and Saturday 20 May respectively.

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February 20, 2023
Coastal teams strengthen Vodacom URC playoff prospects
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Coastal teams strengthen Vodacom URC playoff prospects

The DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks strengthened their chances of favourable Vodacom United Rugby Championship playoff fixtures as they defeated the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions respectively in a crucial round of local derbies on Saturday.

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February 19, 2023
Boks kick into gear with three-week camp
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Boks kick into gear with three-week camp

The Springbok coaches, management and a group of 14 players will kick off the 2023 season with a three-week physical and rugby development camp in Cape Town – from Sunday until Friday, 10 March – in the first team activity of the year as the side gear up for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France in September and October.

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February 18, 2023
Brits predicts “a humdinger” in North v South Derby
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Brits predicts “a humdinger” in North v South Derby

Schalk Brits is preparing for what he believes is going to be “a humdinger” of a North versus South Derby between the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld this Saturday, and one where he believes past results will count for nothing.

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February 18, 2023
Blitzbok debut for Ismaiel as Brown and Ndhlovu return
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Blitzbok debut for Ismaiel as Brown and Ndhlovu return

Travis Ismaiel will complete a national team trifecta at the HSBC LA Sevens next weekend after being named in the Springbok Sevens squad that will contest the North American leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in the USA and Canada later this month.

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February 18, 2023
Spotlight on local derbies as Vodacom URC returns with a bang
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Spotlight on local derbies as Vodacom URC returns with a bang

The stakes will be sky-high for all four South African teams this weekend as a full round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action returns and sides turn their attention on the race to the playoffs, with the Grand Final happening in exactly 100 days.

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February 16, 2023