SA teams’ Euro dream dashed in transit
Defeat was inevitable in the Champions and Challenge cups for the remaining sides from the Republic, given their need to travel abroad, according to GAVIN RICH.
Defeat was inevitable in the Champions and Challenge cups for the remaining sides from the Republic, given their need to travel abroad, according to GAVIN RICH.
The Sharks dug deep at Kings Park on Friday night to survive a red card and hand the Pumas their first Currie Cup loss of the season.
The Vodacom Bulls claimed their first win of the 2023 Currie Cup with a convincing victory over Griquas at Loftus Versfeld on Friday night.
Director of rugby Neil Powell expects Springbok enforcer Eben Etzebeth to miss the remainder of the Sharks’ 2023 season as his shoulder injury is worse than first reported.
A Paarl Boys’ High pupil is reportedly being brought out of sedation after emergency brain surgery following a “freak” head injury during a schools rugby match in Pretoria.
Former referee Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down Rassie Erasmus’ offer to join the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.
Springbok playmaker Frans Steyn’s dream of playing in a fourth World Cup may be slipping away as his knee injury is more serious than first believed.
Jaden Hendrikse is in a race against time to face Australia on 8 July, as the Springbok scrumhalf reportedly faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines after shoulder surgery.
Edgar Marutlulle will step back and resume coaching junior rugby at the Vodacom Bulls, with Jake White to take charge for the remainder of the Currie Cup campaign.
For the first time, the giants of Ireland rugby are looking over their shoulders at the charging South African cavalry, according to MARK KEOHANE.