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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Gqeberha to offer Junior Springboks home advantage in Rugby Championship U20

Nelson Mandela Bay is set to host the Rugby Championship U20, providing the Junior Springboks with a home advantage as they compete against top teams from South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina, and Australia. With matches scheduled for May, excitement is building for this pivotal tournament ahead of the World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy.

Malibongwe Mdletshe|Published

Richardson to leave Sharks, Cronje to switch to a coaching role

Veteran flyhalf Lionel Cronje is to guide the Sharks youngsters while Dylan Richardson is packing his bags for Scotland.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Springboks bolster Stormers for crucial away clash against Scarlets

The Stormers selected a formidable line-up that boasts eight Springbok players for their crucial United Rugby Championship (URC) match against the Scarlets in Wales.

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Watch VideoAll Blacks need to emulate Springboks off the field as financial crisis looms

As New Zealand Rugby grapples with a financial crisis, the All Blacks must reconsider their strategies and player eligibility to secure a brighter future.

John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoHow Ineos' rebuild of Manchester United threatens the future of the All Blacks

Manchester United owners Ineos' recent decision to withdraw sponsorship deals poses a significant threat to the financial stability of New Zealand Rugby and the All Blacks.

John Goliath|Published

Bulls are favourites but Sharks love to shock

As the Sharks prepare to face the Bulls in a crucial United Rugby Championship match, they must overcome significant player shortages to secure an upset victory.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Rassie invites form players to Bok alignment camp

There will be a sprinkling of fresh-faced youngsters at the first Springbok alignment camp of the year as Rassie Erasmus rewards form in the United Rugby Championship.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: The Kurt-Lee Arendse story, from the butchery to Springbok star and the influence of Chester Williams

Springbok Kurt-Lee Arendse revealed how he went from working in a butchery for extra money, to Springboks star and the influence of the legendary Chester Williams had on his career.

John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoHow the late Chester Williams put Kurt-Lee Arendse on a path from the butchery to the Springboks

Arendse’s path to rugby stardom wasn’t the smooth road that most of his peers in the current World Cup-winning Springboks squad enjoyed. His journey doesn’t include Model C or private schooling, with infrastructure geared towards shaping raw talent into fierce competitors.

John Goliath|Published