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Former Springbok fly-half Visagie dies aged 79

Former Springbok fly-half Piet Visagie has passed away at the age of 79, the national body announced.

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December 25, 2022

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Sharks make several changes ahead of Lions clash

Vodacom United Rugby Championship action resumes this weekend with the Cell C Sharks hosting the Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on Friday at 17h00.

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December 23, 2022

International / Local / News / Rugby / Sevens

World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series coming to South Africa

Details of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series 2023 have been announced with a pair of three-day combined men’s and women’s events taking place at Markötter Stadium in Stellenbosch on 20-22 and 28-30 April, 2023.

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December 22, 2022

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Emirates Lions determined to shake it up to stay fresh over December

Emirates Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen and his coaching staff are coming up with “creative” solutions for training sessions this December in their bid to keep their players focused as the South African teams play festive season rugby for the first time in their history in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

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December 20, 2022

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Stormers secure bonus point after home win against London Irish

The DHL Stormers secured the bonus point after they secured a 34-14 victory over London Irish in the Heineken Champions Cup at DHL Stadium on Saturday.

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December 18, 2022

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Cheetahs announce squad to face Scarlets

The Toyota Cheetahs travelled to Italy this week, where they will host Scarlets on Saturday, 17 December, in their second EPCR Challenge Cup match.

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December 17, 2022

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Branco du Preez retires from international sevens rugby

South Africa’s most-capped Springbok Sevens player, Branco du Preez, has retired from international sevens rugby and will leave the Blitzboks with a bouquet of career records, gold medals and highlights.

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December 17, 2022

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Sharks makes minimal changes for Bordeaux Bègles clash

The Cell C Sharks team to meet Bordeaux Bègles for Friday evening’s Heineken Champions Cup clash at Stade Chaban-Delmas shows minimal changes to the side that defeated Harlequins at Hollywoodbets Kings Park last Saturday.

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December 16, 2022

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Bok star Nadine Roos to join Japanese club

Springbok Women and Springbok Women’s Sevens star Nadine Roos will join Nagato Blue Angels in Japan on a six month contract in January 2023.

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December 15, 2022

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HSBC hosts Tag Rugby final for underprivileged children in Western Cape

HSBC partnered with Tag Rugby® Association to host the final of a year-long programme for schools participating in the 2022 HSBC Tag Rugby Clinic.

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December 15, 2022