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• Junior Springboks Signal Intent with Dominant Victory Over Argentina in U20 Rugby Championship Opener

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Sports

  South Africa’s U20 side secured a commanding 48-21 win against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to take an early lead in the Rugby Championship standings. Head coach Kevin F...

• Springbok Marnus van der Merwe Credits Scarlets Mentorship Ahead of High-Stakes Munster Move

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Springbok hooker Marnus van der Merwe has issued a heartfelt tribute to the Scarlets coaching staff as he prepares to depart for Ireland’s Munster at the conclusion of the season....

• Jake White Resumes Selborne College Consultancy Following Explosive Administrative Fallout

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Selborne College has confirmed that 2007 World Cup-winning coach Jake White will return to his role as rugby consultant after a highly publicized dispute with school leadership. Wh...

• Beauden Barrett Breaks Super Rugby Record as Blues Edge Highlanders in Auckland Thriller

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Beauden Barrett has become the second-highest points scorer in Super Rugby history, surpassing South African legend Morne Steyn during the Blues' 47-40 victory over the Highlanders...

• URC Round 15: Play-off Stakes Intensify as Stormers and Lions Target Home Wins

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The United Rugby Championship enters its final four rounds with the race for play-off positioning reaching a fever pitch. On a high-stakes Saturday, the Stormers look to honor late...

• Stormers Recall 10 Springboks for Critical URC Clash Against Connacht

  Published: Apr 18, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The Stormers have named a formidable starting lineup featuring 10 Springboks for their Round 15 United Rugby Championship encounter against Connacht at DHL Stadium. As the Cape Tow...

• Heartbreak for Pacific Rugby: Moana Pasifika to Disband After 2026 Season

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Sports

  In a move that has sent shockwaves through the rugby community, Moana Pasifika has officially announced it will disband at the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. Th...

• Sergio Parisse Returns to Italy as Assistant Forwards Coach Ahead of Nations Championship Debut

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Legendary former captain Sergio Parisse has been appointed as the Azzurri’s assistant forwards coach, ending his tenure with French club Toulon. The 42-year-old will reunite with h...

• Bulls Utility Star David Kriel Signs with La Rochelle in Major Top 14 Transfer

  Published: Apr 8, 2026

  Section: Sports

  After six seasons and over 140 appearances at Loftus Versfeld, Bulls utility back David Kriel has confirmed his departure for French powerhouse La Rochelle. The 142-cap veteran, wh...

• Sharks Coach JP Pietersen Challenges Rugby Norms by Integrating Teenage Talent into High-Stakes Matches

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Sharks head coach JP Pietersen is transforming South African rugby strategy by fast-tracking junior players into the United Rugby Championship despite the intense pressure of profe...