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Bobby Skinstad Backs Dragons to Cause a Surprise in South Africa

Former Springboks captain Bobby Skinstad believes the Welsh team he once played for have the best chance of claiming a landmark South African scalp in the United Rugby Championship this weekend.   The...

Jacques du Toit Back Facing South African Opposition Sooner Than He Thought

When Jacques du Toit left the Cheetahs to join Bath last year, little could he have known he would be back facing South African opposition so soon. But that’s the way it’s worked out following...

O'Connor Heads Back To South Africa A Different Player After Unreal Experience

Harri O’Connor will head back to South Africa next week having benefited hugely from his “unreal” experience out there this summer. The uncapped tighthead prop was a surprise call-up...

Boks will not underestimate Italy, says Kwagga Smith

Energetic Springbok flanker Kwagga Smith has made it clear that South Africa do not underestimate the Italians and will challenge them with the respect they deserve when the sides lock horns Genoa on Saturday.   The...

Scotland stalwart Richie Gray slapped with ban

Scotland stalwart Richie Gray has been handed a 3-week ban following Scotland’s defeat to the All Blacks in Edinburgh last weekend.   A statement from the hearing read: “Scotland lock...

Bordeaux partways with coach Christophe Urios

Union Bordeaux Bègles have announced the departure of head coach Christophe Urios.   Urios led Bordeaux to back-to-back Top 14 semi-finals as well as a Champions Cup semi-final during...

From URC Turnover King To Wales Supersub As The Plaudits Keep On Coming For Morgan

As the reigning BKT URC Turnover King, Wales supersub Jac Morgan is ideally qualified to comment on the toughest breakdown opponents in the league.   It just so happens they are waiting round the...

France vs SA: Boks face ultimate test in Marseille

It is a contest that has been in the minds French and South African rugby fans for many months already and is set to finally materialise at Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday evening.   The...

WATCH: Ulster's brilliant video announcing the signing of Rugby World Cup winner

It's official, Ulster have announced the signing of Rugby World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff from the Stormers.   Kitshoff has signed a three-year-old with the Irish Province and will join the...