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Quewin Nortje can still recall his emotions when he walked into the Springbok Sevens set-up a year ago, not quite knowing what to expect, but fully prepared to give it his best shot. And when the new HSBC SVNS season kicks off in a month’s time, Nortje will be as excited as this time in …
Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their Springbok Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Ghana on 9 and 10 November. Mathe, who has played 20 Tests for the Springbok Women as a loose forward, and Fortuin, who …
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South Africa fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has regained the number position in the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after finishing with nine wickets in the first match of their ICC World Test Championship series against Bangladesh in Mirpur. The 29-year-old, who became the fastest to 300 Test wickets on the first day of the Test …
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C. as the new Independent Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). Mr Dharmawardena replaces Sir Ronnie Flanagan who retired from the role after 14 years. Mr Dharmawardena brings a wealth of experience including serving as an Additional Solicitor General at the Attorney …
Jordan Hendrikse (flyhalf) has been called up to replace Frans Malherbe in the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour after the experienced prop was forced to remain in South Africa on Sunday due to an ankle injury. Malherbe suffered the injury in the DHL Stormers’ Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against the Glasgow …
In terms of the ‘new frontier’, Africa is the only continent offering huge growth potential, huge land mass, abundant minerals and human capital. Africa needs to speak with one voice to ensure that Africa remains African. As the acknowledged Cradle of Humankind and the birthplace of Cognitive Man, Africa has spent far too long in …
Cameron Hanekom earned his first call-up to the Springbok squad on Sunday after being drafted into national coach Rassie Erasmus’ 35-man group for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour following the withdrawal of utility back Damian Willemse due to a groin injury. Hanekom, a former Junior Springbok who has been in sublime form for the Vodacom …
Welsh rugby enjoyed its most successful weekend in the league for more than three years amid a hat-trick of victories for the Scarlets, Ospreys and Cardiff Rugby. It’s the best return since all four regions won in March 2021. There have been three wins since then, but not all against teams from other countries. To …
The Vodacom Bulls and Hollywoodbets Sharks provided a ray of light for South Africa’s teams in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship in a round of mixed fortunes. The team from Pretoria registered a hard-fought win against Benetton in Italy, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks made it two out of two at home after outplaying Munster in …
Scotland internationalist Matt Scott is set to become Edinburgh Rugby’s 43rd centurion when he makes his 100th appearance for the club tomorrow afternoon against the Ospreys at Dunraven Brewery Field (Saturday 26 October, kick-off 3pm) – live on Premier Sports. The inside-centre reaches the milestone in a third stint for his boyhood club, having returned …
Scarlets v Zebre Parma, 7.35pm, Friday Blair Murray will be looking to shake off his shock and celebrate his Wales squad selection in style by helping the Scarlets secure a third successive victory. The fast-tracked flier has been called up for the autumn internationals after making just five league appearances since arriving from New Zealand …
SA Rugby thanked and applauded Lynne Cantwell for her highly successful contribution to the national women’s rugby programme, which blossomed under her guidance since 2021, prior to her return to her native Ireland. Cantwell, who joined SA Rugby in February 2021 as High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby, will join the Irish Rugby Football Union as …
The Springbok Women’s Sevens were handed a challenging draw for the Africa Women’s Sevens in Ghana, where they will face Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso in Pool A. The top three teams at the tournament, which will take place in Accra on 9 and 10 November, will qualify for the World Rugby Challenger Series next …
Having just reached a major career milestone, Rhodri Williams is now on course to make Welsh rugby history. The Dragons RFC scrum-half made his 150th league appearance in last Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash with Benetton Rugby at Rodney Parade. That was followed a couple of days later by his inclusion in Warren Gatland’s Wales squad …
Dwayne Peel says he’s delighted to see so many of his Scarlets receive “the greatest honour” of being selected by their country. Eight of his players have been named in the Wales squad for the autumn internationals, with the uncapped Blair Murray joined by fellow wing Tom Rogers, centre Eddie James, fly-half Sam Costelow, back …
In exactly one month, the World Rugby Awards 2024 will take place in Monaco, celebrating the sport’s most outstanding personalities. The prestigious event will be held on Sunday, November 24 at the iconic Salle des Étoiles, bringing together the best of rugby on and off the field. Hosted under the High Patronage of H.S.H Princess …
The Welsh Rugby Union has boosted its national pathway coaching set-up with two new key appointments. Marc Breeze has been unveiled as pathway scrum and throwing coach while Ashley Beck has been named Women’s performance pathway coach. Both possess impressive playing and coaching credentials and are looking to hit the ground running. “It’s a really …
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 was a landmark event for women’s cricket, drawing 91,030 fans during the tournament, an impressive 30% increase from the previous edition. The thrilling final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday saw 21,457 fans in attendance, a remarkable 68% increase from the …
Johan Grobbelaar (hooker) and Wilco Louw (prop) were called up to the Springbok squad for the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour on Thursday, following the injury withdrawal of utility forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels. Wessels, who is equally adept at prop and hooker, was named in the initial 34-man squad on Tuesday. However, he has subsequently been ruled …
Another gripping round of Vodacom United Rugby Championship action awaits this weekend as the Emirates Lions face their toughest test yet against the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Leinster, on Saturday, while the Vodacom Bulls will look to bounce back from their disappointing defeat on tour last week, as the DHL Stormers and …
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Sione Tuipulotu has been named as Scotland captain for The Famous Grouse Nations Series, as head coach Gregor Townsend today announced a 45-player group for the four November Test matches. There are five uncapped players named, with Glasgow Warriors pair Alex Samuel and Tom Jordan joining the Edinburgh Rugby trio Ben Muncaster, Freddy Douglas and …
The Disciplinary process related to Johan Grobbelaar’s Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 5 game against Scarlets on Friday, 18 October has resulted in the red card being rescinded. The Player (Johan Grobbelaar, No 16) received a Red Card in the 67th minute of the game under Law 9.13 – A player …