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- Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus Targets Sold-Out Gqeberha Return for Season Opener Against Barbarians
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Sports
Rassie Erasmus has expressed high anticipation for the Springboks' 2026 season debut against a Scott Robertson led Barbarians squad in Gqeberha. The June 20 fixture at Nelson Mande...
- Mixed Results for Fiji as Sevens World Championship Kicks Off in Hong Kong
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Sports
The inaugural round of the 2026 Sevens World Championship concluded in Hong Kong with Fiji’s national teams securing middle-of-the-pack finishes. The Fiji men’s team claimed fifth...
- Courtney Lawes Set for Premiership Return with Sale Sharks as England Legend Ends French Stint
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Sports
Former England captain Courtney Lawes will return to the Gallagher Premiership for the 2026/27 season, signing a one-year deal with Sale Sharks. Following a two-year tenure with Fr...
- Bordeaux Bègles Midfield Crisis Deepens as Springbok Rohan Janse van Rensburg Suffers Season-Ending Injury
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Sports
Bordeaux Bègles will be without Springbok center Rohan Janse van Rensburg for their Champions Cup quarterfinal against Toulouse after the 31-year-old suffered a ruptured Achilles t...
- Stellenberg and KZN Schools Surge in Rugby365’s Initial 2026 U18 First Team Power Rankings
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Sports
Rugby365 has released its first official school rugby rankings for the 2026 season, highlighting a significant shift in the traditional hierarchy. Stellenberg’s historic victories...
- Munster Face Financial Turmoil as Voluntary Redundancy Plan Casts Shadow Over Bulls Clash
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
Munster coach Clayton McMillan is urging his squad to prioritize "attitude over altitude" as they prepare to face the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld today. The high-stakes United Rugby C...
- Leinster Rediscover Winning Form as Glasgow Warriors Extend Dominant Lead at Top of Table
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
Reigning champions Leinster ended a two game losing streak with a comprehensive 36-19 victory over the Scarlets at the Aviva Stadium. Meanwhile, Glasgow Warriors secured a vital bo...
- Phepsi Buthelezi Double Secures Crucial Sharks Victory Over Cardiff in Physical Kings Park Encounter
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
The Sharks maintained their push for a United Rugby Championship playoff spot with a gritty 21-15 win against a resilient Cardiff side in Durban. Despite playing a portion of the m...
- South African Franchises Eye Playoff Dominance as United Rugby Championship Reaches Critical Round 14
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
The Bulls, Lions, and Stormers enter this weekend,s fixtures with significant momentum as they look to secure their positions in the United Rugby Championship postseason race. With...
- Stormers Deploy Damian Willemse on Wing to Counter Aerial Threats in Edinburgh Clash
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
The Stormers have strategically moved Springbok star Damian Willemse to the wing for their United Rugby Championship fixture against Edinburgh to bolster their high ball defense. C...
- Waratahs Snap Losing Streak in Canberra as Power Outage Disrupts Super Rugby Action
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Sports
The New South Wales Waratahs secured a narrow 30-28 victory over the Brumbies at GIO Stadium, ending an eight game drought in the nation,s capital. Meanwhile, a significant power f...
- Gregor Townsend Overhauls Scotland Front Row for High-Stakes Six Nations Encounter Against France
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Sports
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has implemented five major changes to his starting XV ahead of Saturday’s critical Six Nations clash with France. The selection features a compl...