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Springboks’ Kolbe returns and scores as Toulouse crush Agen

South African Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe scored in his first game since mid-October as Toulouse hammered bottom side Agen 63-18 on Saturday (November 28) in the French Top 14. Kolbe came off the bench just before the hour...

South African Rugby insists 2021 Lions tour will go on

The British & Irish Lions tour in 2021 is still due to go ahead, although the door has now been opened for a possible date change. South Africa Rugby made clear in a statement on Monday that it...

Former Springboks in the clear after Corona.

Five former Springboks who recently tested positive for the Covid-19 virus have been given the all-clear. Divan Serfontein,  Danie Gerber, Colin Beck, Burger Geldenhuys and Robbie Blair have all recovered. Danie Gerber was the first to test positive for...

Black women in rugby are tackling gender equality in sport one try at a...

Rugby has long been seen as a unifying sport in South Africa and the sport - and its wider social impact - in South Africa is now being boosted by growing numbers of Black women players playing at the...

Locks, Boks and a broken Farrell

Springboks look to land on-field knockout blow to Home Nations and World Rugby ‘Control the narrative before the narrative controls you.’ In an age of internet deep fakes, vaccine misinformation and Fake News Media you would not be alone if you...

Hear Them Roar: Kenya’s Lionesses hunt for rugby greatness

Kenya's rugby team, The Lionesses have just qualified for a key tournament in their hunt for a place at the World Cup. bird story agency caught up with the team at a recent practice. They and teams of women...

Uncapped Odogwu and Randall in England squad for Six Nations

Uncapped backs Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall were both included in reigning champions England's 28-man squad for the Six Nations Championship announced Friday. Odogwu has impressed at centre and wing for Wasps this season. The 23-year-old could also represent Italy through his father but that...

Steyn, Jacobs star as Bulls reach Currie Cup final

Veteran Morne Steyn and rookie Stravino Jacobs starred as the Bulls reached the South African Currie Cup final Saturday (January 23) with a 26-21 victory over the Lions in Pretoria. Fly-half Steyn kicked a conversion and three penalties and winger...

Rugby: the next frontier for hungry sports investors

by Pirate IRWIN Rugby's crown jewels are in the sights of investors seeking to exploit the untapped potential of the market as struggling governing bodies try to replenish their coffers. US private equity firm Silver Lake is reported to be offering...

Bok opportunity to lay down a marker before Twickenham showdown

by Staff A chance to build momentum - but underestimate Scotland at your peril After a hard-fought and impressive win against Wales last Saturday, Siya Kolisi’s Springboks will face a Scottish team brimming with confidence following their own victory over Australia....
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