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• Leicester Tigers Appoint Stormers Specialist Craig Childs as Defence Coach for 2026-27 Premiership Campaign

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Leicester Tigers have confirmed a major overhaul of their coaching staff with the acquisition of Stormers defensive specialist Craig Childs and Connacht’s Rod Seib. Childs, who has...

• Frans Steyn Warns of Impending Job Losses as Cheetahs Face Historic Currie Cup Exclusion

  Published: Apr 29, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Cheetahs head coach Frans Steyn has issued a stark ultimatum to his squad, stating that employment within the franchise is at risk if they fail to qualify for the Currie Cup. Curre...

• Junior All Blacks Overcome Australia in Thrilling Rugby Championship Opener

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Sports

  New Zealand’s Under 20 rugby team launched their Rugby Championship campaign in South Africa with a gritty 34-29 comeback victory over Australia. Despite trailing 24-12 at the brea...

• Griquas and Pumas Set for High-Stakes Kimberley Clash to Decide SA Cup Leadership

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The SA Cup enters its critical seventh round as the top-seeded Griquas prepare to host the second-place Pumas in a definitive battle for the summit of the standings. While the two...

• Ospreys Coach Labels Abuse Disgraceful After URC Clears Luke Morgan in Ethan Hooker Incident

  Published: Apr 24, 2026

  Section: Sports

  United Rugby Championship officials have declined to issue a red card citation to Ospreys wing Luke Morgan following a controversial challenge on Sharks player Ethan Hooker. The in...

• Exeter Chiefs Secure Future of South African Prop Ethan Burger with Contract Extension

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Sports

  South African loosehead prop Ethan Burger has committed his future to Exeter Chiefs, signing a new deal that will keep him at Sandy Park through the 2026/27 season. The 25-year-old...

• 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....

• Springbok Icon Japie Mulder Champions Daughter’s Rugby Rise Amid National Shift in Women’s Sports

  Published: Apr 23, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Japie Mulder, a centerpiece of South Africa’s 1995 World Cup victory, is navigating a personal and professional transition as his 19-year-old daughter, Jané Mulder, ascends the ran...

• Stormers Re-evaluate Backline Strategy as Damian Willemse Wing Experiment Faces Growing Criticism

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Following a 24-33 defeat to Connacht, the Stormers’ decision to deploy Springbok utility back Damian Willemse on the wing has come under intense tactical scrutiny. While intended t...

• Veteran Centre Lukhanyo Am Targets Springbok Return and 2027 World Cup Following Japan Transition

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Two-time World Cup winner Lukhanyo Am has expressed his intent to reclaim a spot in the Springbok squad while playing for the Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars in Japan. Despite a se...

• Captain Ruhan Nel Identifies Early Discipline Issues Following Costly Stormers Defeat to Connacht

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Sports

  Stormers captain Ruhan Nel has addressed a recurring pattern of early yellow cards that have hindered the team's performance in recent United Rugby Championship fixtures. Despite s...

• BlitzBoks Secure Historic Hong Kong Victory While Ospreys Foul Play Clouds Sharks Defeat

  Published: Apr 21, 2026

  Section: Sports

  The South African Sevens team achieved a milestone first-ever tournament win in Hong Kong by defeating Argentina in the SVNS World Championship final. In the United Rugby Champions...