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Koch strikes 50 in exciting Bok squad featuring four debutants

Rugby World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch will earn his 50th Test cap on Saturday when the Springboks take on Wales at Twickenham in their first international since lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in France in October last year as Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named an exciting matchday 23 that will be captained by flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and features four uncapped players.

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June 18, 2024

Grant Khomo Week / Local / News / Rugby

Boland lay down early marker at Grant Khomo Week

Boland edged the Golden Lions while Western Province, the Blue Bulls and Sharks claimed valuable wins on day one of the Grant Khomo Week at Grey High School in Gqeberha.

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June 18, 2024

Local / News / Rugby / Springbok Women's Sevens

Olympic hopefuls assemble for Potchefstroom camp

Springbok Women’s Sevens coach Renfred Dazel invited a group of 17 players to a Paris 2024 Olympic Games preparation camp in Potchefstroom, with the squad assembling.

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June 18, 2024

Local / News / Rugby / Women's First Division

Strong start for Leopards, SWD Eagirls in Women’s First Division

The usual suspects were at it again at the start of the 2024 edition of the SA Rugby Women's First Division tournament with last year's finalist, SWD Eagirls, starting with an impressive victory away from home. The Southern Cape side won 41-24 against Valke Women in Kempton Park.

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June 16, 2024

Local / News / Rugby / Women's Premier Division

Dramatic finishes in Women’s Premier Division

There was drama in Cape Town and Johannesburg with last minute scores impacting on the final results in tightly contested round nine matches of the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division.

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June 16, 2024

Local / News / Rugby / URC

Vodacom Bulls to host Glasgow Warriors in URC home grand final

The Vodacom Bulls held their nerve in a nail-biting Vodacom United Rugby Championship semi-final against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday for a 20-25 victory and watched on as the Glasgow Warriors defeated defending champions Munster at Thomond Park to earn their first home grand final in the competition in a regular season.

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June 16, 2024

Currie Cup / Local / News / Rugby

Away teams rule opening round of Currie Cup First Division

The Currie Cup First Division kicked off in exciting fashion for champions Sanlam Boland Kavaliers, Eastern Province Elephants and the Leopards, who were all victorious in their respective away games.

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June 16, 2024

Local / News / Rugby / Women's Premier Division

Coastal derbies highlight Women’s Premier Division clashes

The match between DHL Western Province and Sanlam Boland Dames highlights another intriguing round of the SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division, with this coastal derby a straight shoot-out for second spot on the log.

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June 15, 2024

Currie Cup / Local / News / Rugby

First Division kicks off with rematch of 2023 final

The Carling Currie Cup First Division for 2024 kicks off with a bang on Saturday, when the Valke host defending champions Sanlam Boland Kavaliers in a rematch of last year’s final at the Barnard Stadium in Kempton Park, in one of three opening-round matches.

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June 15, 2024

Junior Boks / Local / News / Rugby

Junior Bok squad announced for World Rugby U20 Championship

The Junior Springbok squad for the forthcoming World Rugby Under-20 Championship in Cape Town was announced, with Zachary Porthen – one of five players who will feature in the tournament for a second time – named as the captain of the team.

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June 15, 2024