Erasmus: “Goal achieved, but it wasn’t a perfect performance”

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus said it was a case of “goal achieved” as they kicked off their 2024 season on a winning note against Wales at Twickenham with a strong second-half performance seeing them overcome a narrow 14-13 halftime lead, to register a well-deserved 41-13 victory.

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Blitzboks book Olympic ticket with triumph in Monaco

They did it the hard way, but the Springbok Sevens finally booked their ticket to the Paris Olympics Games for a third consecutive time since Rugby Sevens was introduced in 2016, when they defeated Great Britain in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Repechage event in Monaco on Sunday evening.

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Eagirls, Valke soar, Pumas bags first win

The SWD Eagirls made their intensions clear that they want to finish the season top of the SA Rugby Women’s First Division with a very strong win over the Leopards, while the Valke and Pumas Women also scored significant wins away from home in the second round of competition played.

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Kavaliers down Elephants to keep unbeaten status

The Sanlam Boland Kavaliers are now the only unbeaten team left following another round of exciting Currie Cup First Division action, after they gained a 48-31 victory over Eastern Province at the Wolfson Stadium for their second bonus-point win of the new campaign.

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Warriors shock Bulls to clinch URC crown

The Glasgow Warriors delivered an impressive, polished second-half performance to clinch the Vodacom United Rugby Championship with a pulsating 21-16 triumph over the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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Du Toit: “Wales play with heart and never go away”

Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit expected a physical onslaught from Wales at Twickenham on Saturday as the Boks kick off their 2024 season while admitting facing the Welsh had personal meaning for him given his history with the team.

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