Sbu Nkosi quits Bulls after turbulent season
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed the termination of Sbu Nkosi’s contract after a troubled season with the Pretoria-based outfit.
The Vodacom Bulls have officially confirmed the termination of Sbu Nkosi’s contract after a troubled season with the Pretoria-based outfit.
New Zealand centre Anton Lienert-Brown is set to miss the first two games of the Rugby Championship next month after receiving a three-week ban on Tuesday.
Both Western Province teams as well as the Golden Lions and Pumas recorded big wins on Day One of the Grant Khomo Week at Hoër Landbouskool Boland in the Western Cape.
The Bulls Daisies continued their dominance over the rest of their SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division contenders by totally outplaying Border Ladies 71-8 to record a seventh straight victory in round seven of the competition.
There were good moments and some not so good moments for the Junior Springboks in their 33-23 win over Georgia on Saturday, but for head coach Bafana Nhleko, the victory was always non-negotiable and he was relieved that the team started their World Rugby Under-20 Championship on that positive note.
Michael Hooper and James Slipper will co-captain Australia when they participate in the Rugby Championship and World Cup this year.
Cheetahs were crowned Currie Cup champions after they defeated the Puma 25-17 in the final at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
The Canterbury Crusaders claimed their seventh straight title with a 25-20 win over the Waikato Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final at the FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday.
Former Irish international lock Jean Kleyn has been cleared for Springbok selection under new eligibility rules.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his squad were on track with their preparations for the Castle Lager Rugby Championship after wrapping up the second week of their training camp in Pretoria on Friday.