The boys are both backing blue in Saturday’s big URC derby, but which blue is it? The post Keo & Zels: Go blue or go home! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
The boys are both backing blue in Saturday’s big URC derby, but which blue is it? The post Keo & Zels: Go blue or go home! appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
“As a small kid it has always been rugby all the way,” said Van der Linde. “There was never a thought of doing anything else in life. I remember me and my brother playing rugby in the back yard with the neighbours almost every single day after school and training my passes with my dad
England wing Cadan Murley has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash with France at Twickenham on Saturday with a foot problem. The Harlequins flyer picked up the injury in England’s defeat by reigning champions Ireland in Dublin last week, in which he scored a try on debut. The 25-year-old has been replaced in
The unions that voted against the failed Ackerley Sports Group equity deal want Saru to appoint a six-member committee to oversee the next potential bid. This was expressed in a letter sent to and acknowledged by Saru on Monday ahead of Thursday’s general council meeting in Johannesburg at which the way forward is set to
The Lions have confirmed the immediate departure of Sanele Nohamba after granting the versatile playmaker an early release from his contract. A key member in the Lions backline since his 2022 move from the Sharks, Nohamba was reportedly set to part ways with the Johannesburg outfit at the end of the season to join Japanese
One of New Zealand rugby’s most dynamic and experienced players has been handed the captaincy of Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika this season. Former World Player of the Year, Ardie Savea will lead Pasifika in his maiden season with the franchise as they push for a breakthrough campaign in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific. “It’s
Finding a new equity partner was reportedly not high on the agenda when Saru’s executive council met on Saturday. In December, Ackerley Sports Group’s private equity bid – worth R1.4-billion for a 20% stake in SA Rugby’s commercial rights – failed to meet the 75% threshold it required, with seven of Saru’s 13 voting provincial
Head coach Stuart Lancaster has reportedly left French giants Racing 92 with immediate effect, ending his tenure midway through a turbulent season. According to widespread reports, the Englishman’s departure is all but confirmed though Racing have yet to make an official announcement. The Parisians sits 12th in the Top 14, having won just five of
The World Cup Sevens tournament may soon be scrapped from the international rugby calendar. Netwerk24 reports that World Rugby has yet to confirm a host for the 2026 edition, fuelling speculation that the tournament – last held in Cape Town in 2022 – may not return. A spokesperson for the governing body stated that competition
Bulls president Willem Strauss says the new 12-team Castle Super League could become the ‘Varsity Cup’ of non-tertiary clubs. Five provincial unions will be represented in the inaugural tournament which kicks off on Saturday, 15 February: Vereeniging, Springs, Brakpan and NWU Vaal from the Valke; the Naka Bulle, Harlequins and Tuine Grizzlies from the Bulls;
Leicester Tigers have announced that director of rugby Michael Cheika will leave at the end of the season after opting not to extend his contract with the Premiership club. The 57-year-old Australian signed a one-year deal before the start of the current season but said last week talks about his future had been pushed back
Willie le Roux’s recent cameo at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls has Schalk Burger excited about what the Springbok playmaker can achieve given a proper run in the No 10 jersey. Burger and fellow former Bok Akona Ndungane, speaking as SuperSport analysts, praised Le Roux’s impact off the bench against the Lions at Ellis Park
