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Moodie closing in on Bulls return ahead of Zebre clash
Canan Moodie is a hopeful starter for the Bulls against Zebre Parma this Saturday after returning to full training from a hamstring injury, with assistant coach Neil de Bruin confirming a final decision will come later this week.
Jan Serfontein retires at 33 after injury-disrupted return to Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after an MCL injury ended his comeback season at the Bulls, drawing the curtain on a career that included 35 Springbok caps, a 2015 World Cup bronze medal, and eight years at Montpellier.
Jan Serfontein retires after injury-interrupted final season at Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired from professional rugby at 33, his Bulls career ended prematurely by a shoulder injury and subsequent MCL damage. The former Springbok centre, who spent eight seasons at Montpellier before returning to Loftus this season, earned 35 Test caps and was World Junior Player of the Year in 2012.
Jan Serfontein retires after injury-plagued return to Bulls
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after a 15-year career encompassing 35 Springbok caps, over 140 appearances for Montpellier and Top 14 and Challenge Cup titles, with a knee injury on his return to the Bulls cutting short his final season.
Serfontein calls time on 15-year career after injury-hit Bulls return
Jan Serfontein has retired at 33 after 15 years in professional rugby, his return to the Bulls in 2025 cut short by an MCL injury. The former World Junior Player of the Year earned 35 Springbok caps and won the Top 14 with Montpellier in 2022.
RFU backs Borthwick through to 2027 World Cup ahead of Springbok test
The RFU has backed Steve Borthwick to lead England to the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a post-season review of their fifth-place Six Nations finish, with England's Nations Championship programme beginning against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Moodie edges closer to Bulls return ahead of Zebre clash at Loftus
Canan Moodie is in contention to return for the Bulls against Zebre Parma at Loftus this weekend after coming through Tuesday's training session following his hamstring injury, with attack coach Neil de Bruin confirming a final call will be made closer to the match.
Kitshoff names his pick for next Bok captain — but there's a catch
Kitshoff backs Ruan Nortje as the next Bok captain but acknowledges the looming Japan move complicates the case — and admits there's no clear successor if Kolisi goes down before 2027.
All Blacks' loosehead crisis hands Springboks a ready-made weapon in Greatest Rivalry Series
Jeff Wilson has publicly identified loosehead prop as the All Blacks' most dangerous weakness ahead of four consecutive Tests against the Springboks — with Williams likely out, Tu'ungafasi's future uncertain, and the remaining options short on caps and experience. Set against the depth Erasmus has built across the prop positions, this piece maps out why scrum time could be where the Greatest Rivalry Series is decided.
Junior Boks need bonus point to seal U20 Championship after premature crowning
The Junior Springboks need a bonus point against New Zealand on Saturday to clinch the U20 Rugby Championship title, after a rules miscommunication led to SA Rugby prematurely declaring them champions. South Africa lead the standings on 10 points, five clear of both New Zealand and Argentina.
Dobson backs Mchunu to force his way into Bok reckoning
Mchunu has been the Stormers' form loosehead this URC season, and Dobson is openly predicting a Springbok future for him — while acknowledging overseas interest that could complicate things.
Augustus dominates as Ulster beat Exeter to reach Champions Cup final
Augustus was the dominant figure as Ulster beat Exeter 29-12 in their Champions Cup semi-final in Belfast, topping the carry charts with 15 and completing 11 tackles.
Sharks youngsters Rasivhaga and Vyambwera combine for standout Junior Bok try in U20 Championship final
Sharks duo Khuthadzo Rasivhaga and Wasi Vyambwera combined for a standout try as the Junior Springboks claimed the U20 Rugby Championship title against Australia.
Log confusion clouds Junior Boks' title bid as Sanzaar bonus-point rule change catches everyone off guard
The Junior Boks have not clinched the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship title despite premature celebrations — a Sanzaar bonus-point rule change that went uncommunicated to key stakeholders has left South Africa, on 10 points, needing one more point from the final round to confirm the title, with Argentina and New Zealand both on five.
Stephen Donald: Robertson copied the Boks — Rennie must go back to All Blacks DNA
Stephen Donald backs Hansen's anti-copycat argument, saying Robertson erred by chasing the Springbok blueprint rather than New Zealand's tempo-based strengths — and expects Rennie to correct that course ahead of a blockbuster four-Test series in South Africa.
Norton calls for full throttle finish as Junior Boks face New Zealand in title-clinching finale
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton has called for a focused performance against New Zealand in Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship finale in Gqeberha, with the title already secured but the skipper wary of a backlash from a Baby Blacks side knocked out of title contention by Argentina.
Leinster and Ulster's EPCR finals could hand SA teams a lifeline in the URC run-in
Leinster and Ulster reaching EPCR finals creates selection headaches that could benefit the Lions, Stormers, and Bulls in a tightly packed URC top-four race — Rich maps the permutations ahead of two decisive rounds.
Junior Springboks clinch 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with 56–17 demolition of Australia
The Junior Springboks claimed the 2026 U20 Rugby Championship with a game to spare, beating Australia U20 56–17 in Gqeberha, with coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton pointing to squad cohesion, bench improvement and card-free discipline as the pillars of the title-winning campaign.
Junior Boks shine, Trokkie impresses, and TMO controversy clouds the semis
The Junior Boks' title romp headlines a weekend round-up that also spotlights Trokkie's Bok-worthy Ulster display, condemns Stockdale's head-grab on Feyi-Waboso, and unpacks the TMO furore that clouded Bordeaux-Bèglès's victory over Bath.
Augustus named Man of the Match in Ulster's Challenge Cup semi-final win
Juarno Augustus claimed Man of the Match honours with a try and dominant all-round display as Ulster reached the EPCR Challenge Cup final.