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Bulls prop Lizo Gqoboka retires at 36 after remarkable journey to professional rugby
Vodacom Bulls loosehead prop Lizo Gqoboka has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 36. The two-time Springbok, who made over 100 appearances for the Bulls, bowed out with a man-of-the-match performance in a warm-up fixture against the Falcons, scoring two tries and winning eight scrum penalties before informing the union of his decision.
Gqoboka retires at 36 after remarkable journey from rural Eastern Cape to Loftus and Springbok honours
Lizo Gqoboka has retired from professional rugby at 36, ending a career that began with his first game at age 19 and included over a century of Bulls appearances and two Springbok caps.
Hotham breaks silence on All Blacks omission ahead of Greatest Rivalry tour
Crusaders scrum-half Noah Hotham has broken his silence on his surprise omission from the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour, saying the exclusion was frustrating despite a strong Super Rugby Pacific campaign, and is now focusing on Tasman form to keep himself in contention as an injury replacement.
Junior World Cup winner Kubheka eyes Nonu's mental edge as Sharks return beckons
World Rugby U20 Championship winner Phiwayinkosi "Rambo" Kubheka returns to Sharks duty this weekend and is keen to tap into Ma'a Nonu's mental approach as the two-time World Cup winner joins the club's high-performance mentorship programme.
Mentoe set for senior debut as Lions name Junior Bok duo for Jukskei derby
Junior Springbok Gilermo Mentoe is set for his senior debut as the Lions name him in their starting XV for Saturday's Jukskei derby against the Vodacom Bulls XV at UJ Stadium.
Hotham opens up on All Blacks omission ahead of Greatest Rivalry tour
Crusaders scrum-half Noah Hotham has spoken about his omission from the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Greatest Rivalry tour, saying he is staying ready as a potential injury replacement while focussing on Tasman's NPC campaign.
Mentoe handed first senior start as Lions field Junior Bok duo in Jukskei derby
Junior Springbok Gilermo Mentoe starts for the Lions against the Vodacom Bulls XV at UJ Stadium on Saturday, making his senior debut alongside a second Junior Bok in the Lions lineup.
Lizo Gqoboka retires after decade-long Bulls career
Bulls loosehead Lizo Gqoboka has retired at 36, ending a career that spanned two Springbok caps and more than a decade at Loftus after rising from truck-loading and funeral parlour work in rural Mount Frere.
Howlett's last-gasp try at Jade Stadium revisited ahead of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series
SA Rugby Magazine revisits Doug Howlett's heartbreaking late try against the Springboks at Jade Stadium in 2004, timed to the build-up of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Former All Blacks back Blackadder recall ahead of South Africa tour
Ex-New Zealand captain Kieran Read and former half-back Justin Marshall have endorsed Ethan Blackadder's recall to the All Blacks touring squad, citing the flanker's physicality and experience against the Springboks. The 31-year-old Crusaders back-rower last featured for New Zealand in a 31-27 defeat at Ellis Park two years ago.
Injury-ravaged Narawa determined to seize All Blacks chance on South Africa tour
Emoni Narawa, capped just four times since his 2023 debut, has been recalled to the All Blacks' 44-man tour squad for South Africa despite a harrowing injury history that includes a punctured lung, broken ribs, a broken foot, a wrist injury and a World Cup withdrawal with a slipped disc.
Injury-ravaged Narawa determined to seize All Blacks chance on Springbok tour
Emoni Narawa, restricted to four Tests by a string of serious injuries including a punctured lung, broken ribs, a broken foot and a wrist injury, has been recalled to the All Blacks' 44-man squad for the Greatest Rivalry tour to South Africa and is pushing for the number 14 jersey.
Lamprecht eyes Test debut against Fiji after Olympic sevens triumph
Shiniqwa Lamprecht is poised for her first Springbok Women's Test cap when South Africa face Fiji in Suva next Saturday. The 23-year-old midfield option helped defeat the same opponents 21-15 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, exactly two years ago.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for historic eight-match tour
The All Blacks touched down in South Africa this week to begin an eight-match tour, the first of its kind in 30 years. The touring party will face the DHL Stormers, Hollywoodbets Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions before three Tests against the Springboks and a fourth in Baltimore.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for first full tour in 30 years
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for an eight-match tour — the first since 1996 — taking in four provincial games and four Tests, with the Springbok Women also facing the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium. No SA provincial side has beaten the All Blacks on home soil since the then-Orange Free State's 15-10 victory in September 1976.
Lamprecht eyes first Test cap as Springbok Women prepare for historic Fiji tour
Uncapped Shiniqwa Lamprecht is among the midfield options for the Springbok Women's historic two-Test tour of Fiji, having spent two seasons in the sevens set-up after representing the Junior Springbok Women in 2023. The series opens at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva on 8 August.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa for first tour in 30 years
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for their first tour in 30 years, featuring four provincial matches and four Tests — including a Springbok Women vs Black Ferns double-header — with no South African provincial side having beaten the All Blacks on home soil since 1976.
All Blacks arrive in South Africa as 30-year wait for greatest rivalry tour ends
The All Blacks have arrived in South Africa for an eight-match tour — the first since 1996 — taking in four provincial fixtures, three Tests on South African soil and a fourth Test in Baltimore, with the added incentive for local franchises of ending a 50-year winless run against New Zealand at provincial level.
WSL 2 Round 5: Leopards, Pumas and Limpopo seek home advantage as semi-final picture takes shape
WSL 2 Round 5 sees the Leopards, Pumas and Limpopo host on Saturday with semi-final qualification on the line, as Griquas arrive in Potchefstroom in form following a 73-15 win over Limpopo in which Maserati Bangaza scored four tries.
Erasmus confirms Mostert and Nche ruled out for Argentina Test
Franco Mostert and Ox Nche will miss the Springboks' one-off Test against Los Pumas in Buenos Aires, Rassie Erasmus confirmed this week. The head coach will name a 26-man travelling squad on Saturday, with several frontline players remaining in South Africa to prepare for the All Blacks series.