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Final Whistle | What does Eben Etzebeth's move to the Sharks mean for South African rugby?

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URC Preview: Benetton v Sharks

Benetton have had a poor run in the URC, recording a solitary victory since the end of November.   But their only loss at home in any competition since March was against the Ospreys earlier this...

URC Preview: Connacht v Stormers

Connacht have an impressive record against South African opposition, winning their last seven matches since losing to the Cheetahs in March 2018.   But they will be keen to rediscover a winning...

URC Preview: Zebre Parma v Bulls

Zebre Parma will be keen for a return to action after Storm Eunice dashed their plans for a trip to Cardiff last week.   The Italian side, are without a URC victory since they beat the Dragons a...

World Rugby U20 Championship and Trophy to return in 2023

The international federation today announced that the men's World Rugby U20 Championship and World Rugby U20 Trophy would be organised in 2023 following three consecutive years without age-grade global...

Three-week sanction for Morné Steyn

Veteran flyhalf, Morné Steyn, will miss the Vodacom Bulls’ next three fixtures after being handed a three-week sanction following a red card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship match...

SA Rugby confirms expanding domestic calendar

SA Rugby has announced the confirmed competition structure for the remainder of the 2022 rugby season, which will see an expansion of the Carling Currie Cup First Division as well as the Women’s...

'He was not made for France' - Bakkies Botha criticises Eben Etzebeth after Toulon exit

Springbok legend Bakkies Botha has criticised Eben Etzebeth after the current international confirmed the news that he will be leaving Toulon to join the Durban-based Sharks.   News broke last...

Etzebeth opens up about move to the Sharks

  Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has opened up about his latest move which will see him don the Sharks jersey after taking early leave of his contract with Toulon.    Etzebeth has spent...