Yaqeen Ahmed to debut for Stormers against New Zealand
Yaqeen Ahmed will make his Stormers debut at flyhalf against New Zealand at DHL Stadium, with outside centre Ruhan Nel captaining the side for the historic fixture.
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France fullback Thomas Ramos to leave Toulouse at end of season
France fullback Thomas Ramos is set to depart Toulouse at the end of the current season to join another unnamed Top 14 club.
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Wellington names Du’Plessis Kirifi at inside centre for Auckland clash
Wellington has made a surprise selection by naming All Black loose forward Du’Plessis Kirifi at inside centre for Saturday’s NPC match against Auckland.
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu downplays Springboks flyhalf rivalry
Returning from an ankle injury against Argentina, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu dismissed talk of a tense rivalry for the Springboks’ flyhalf jersey, calling Handre Pollard his mentor.
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Sky Sports secures UK broadcast rights for SANZAAR rugby from 2026
Sky Sports has signed a new five-year deal to broadcast southern hemisphere international rugby in the UK, including the upcoming South Africa vs New Zealand tour.
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New Wallabies defence coach Scott McLeod aims to reshape team play
Former All Blacks defence coach Scott McLeod has joined the Wallabies under head coach Les Kiss, focusing on restructuring the defence and boosting the team’s attacking output.
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SAIDS CEO warns of rising doping risks in schoolboy rugby
Khalid Galant, CEO of the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport, warned that the commercialisation of schoolboy rugby is pushing young players toward banned substances.
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Rassie Erasmus predicts defensive focus for 2027 World Cup knockouts
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus believes that while attacking play will dominate the World Cup pool stages, defensive strength will remain crucial in the high-pressure knockout rounds.
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Eight-year-old boy dies in South African scrum machine accident
An eight-year-old boy, Granville van der Horst, has tragically died following a freak accident involving a scrum machine while playing with friends in Worcester, South Africa.
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Great Britain Sevens players adapt to part-time contracts
Following reductions to part-time contracts last summer, Great Britain Sevens players have taken up alternative jobs and joined other teams to continue playing.
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Libbie Janse van Rensburg named Springbok Women captain for Fiji clash
Libbie Janse van Rensburg has been appointed captain of the Springbok Women’s team for their upcoming match against Fiji in Suva this weekend.
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Ellie Kildunne set for Twickenham Stoop return with Bristol Bears
Ellie Kildunne will face an immediate return to her former home ground in Round 1 of the 2026/27 season after signing with the Bristol Bears.
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Alex Sanderson warns Premiership rivals as Sale Sharks target silverware
Sale Sharks director of rugby Alex Sanderson has declared his team’s intent to challenge for silverware after adding physical recruits to the squad.
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Joe Marler to join BBC Gladiators as first celebrity competitor
Former England prop Joe Marler will make history as the first celebrity Gladiator, appearing as "Mauler" when the BBC game show returns in 2027.
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Wales could return to rugby’s top 10 without playing a match
Wales is poised to return to the World Rugby rankings’ top 10 for the first time in over two years, provided Australia defeats Japan in Osaka this weekend.
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