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Monday, May 12, 2025

Baby Boks coach Foote says his men learnt plenty from Rugby Championship ahead of World Cup

The Junior Springboks fell short in their bid to capture the Under-20 Rugby Championship but coach Kevin Foote said the players can take positives from their courageous effort against the young New Zealand on Saturday.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoWhy Bulls' Jake White fears short-term Japanese contracts could drain SA rugby talent

Discover why Japan is becoming the go-to destination for South Africa's top rugby talent, as lucrative contracts and appealing lifestyles draw players away from local franchises.

John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoLions coach Ivan van Rooyen reflects on costly errors that allowed Scarlets to control game

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen discusses the team's costly errors in their 32-19 defeat to Scarlets, highlighting the impact on their play-off ambitions

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Baby Boks lose to New Zealand to finish third  in junior Rugby Championship in Gqeberha

The Junior Rugby Championship wrapped up on Sunday night in the Eastern Cape and there was disappointment for the Baby Boks when they went down to rivals, New Zealand.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Scarlets defeat Lions 32-19, dashing slender play-off aspirations

The Lions faced a crucial defeat against the Scarlets, losing 32-19 in their United Rugby Championship clash, which severely impacted their play-off chances. Key moments from the match and player performances are highlighted as the Lions prepare for their final game of the season.

Rowan Callaghan|Published

Watch VideoDragons seek recovery in Cape Town before facing Bulls at altitude

The Cape sun should aid the hurting Welsh club as they prepare to play at Loftus Versfeld in their final match of the URC season.

Leighton Koopman|Published

Bulls are rested, rotated, and sitting pretty as URC playoffs approach

Jake White is satisfied with his Bulls team's second place on the United Rugby Championship points table.

Mike Greenaway|Published

Watch VideoStormers to engage in contract discussions with Manie Libbok amid talks of Japan switch

His future with the Cape side hangs in the balance as contract discussions unfold, with a potential sabbatical in Japan on the cards.

Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoThe wild Irishman who masterminded a jailbreak during a British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa

The British and Irish Lions are about to tour Australia, but one wonders if the players will have the fun of their colleagues of yesteryear.

Mike Greenaway|Published