URC

South Africa welcome Ireland, USA and Italy for tournament

An exhilarating rugby bonanza awaits when the Toyota Cheetahs will square up against three international teams and the Windhoek Draught Griquas from 30 September to 21 October in the second Toyota Challenge,...

Am and Pollard added to Springboks' growing injury list

Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has been forced into several changes ahead of his side's second test against Australia on Saturday.   South Africa fell to a 25-17 defeat in...

Moodie to start as Boks make changes for Sydney Test

Talented young utility back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut against Australia in Sydney in the Castle Lager Rugby Championship on Saturday as injuries and the desire to try a few new player...

Leinster star Conor O'Brien has been forced to retire

Former Leinster Rugby centre Conor O’Brien has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect due to injury.     The 26-year-old Mullingar centre played 24 times for Leinster...

Looking ahead to Round 3 of The Rugby Championship

The 2022 Rugby Championship enters its third round this weekend and, as things stand, it is Los Pumas leading the pack, thanks to their big win over the Wallabies on 13 Augus. The latter hold second spot...

Team man Simelane fits like hand to glove in Vodacom Bulls team

The Vodacom Bulls secured a gem when they signed talented utility back, Wandisile Simelane, as part of their arsenal going into the 2022/23 season.   The 24-year-old, who seamlessly shows his versatility...

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Stormers set to defend URC title in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha

The Stormers will play some home games in Stellenbosch and Gqeberha during their United Rugby Championship title defence this season.   The South African franchise confirmed the news on Wednesday...

Springboks make minor changes for Adelaide Test

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has handed Warrick Gelant a start on the right wing and recalled scrumhalf Faf de Klerk in the only two changes to his starting team for their Castle Lager Rugby Championship...

FEATURE: Maqondwana eager to grow as Vodacom Bulls player

Vodacom Bulls new recruit, Phumzile Maqondwana, is relishing his time at his new home, Loftus Versfeld, while undergoing a grueling pre-season in the build-up to a tough 2022/23 season.   It has...