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Serfontein opens up on mental and physical battle that led to retirement
Jan Serfontein has opened up on the daily mental and physical toll that forced his retirement, describing the internal turmoil of walking away despite two years left on his Bulls contract.
Pietersen hails Siyaya's flyhalf audition as Sharks thrash Benetton 46-7
JP Pietersen has confirmed Zekhethelo Siyaya's shift to flyhalf was a deliberate succession move, praising the 18-year-old's performance in the Sharks' 46-7 win over Benetton, while Makazole Mapimpi recovered from a concussion and debutant Litelihle Bester scored on his URC debut.
Junior Boks claim U20 Rugby Championship title after thrilling 29-29 draw with New Zealand
South Africa's Junior Springboks claimed the U20 Rugby Championship title after drawing 29-29 with New Zealand in Gqeberha, finishing the tournament unbeaten on 13 points. Coach Kevin Foote praised the side's resilience and growth while identifying breakdown efficiency as an area for improvement.
Julius hat-trick and Esterhuizen masterclass power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius scored a hat-trick and Andre Esterhuizen delivered another commanding display as the Sharks beat Benetton 46-7 at Kings Park, with the scrum and lineout providing the platform for a comprehensive URC victory.
Hanekom's return to form headlines Bulls' 54-19 demolition of Zebre
Hanekom's 9/10 is the headline from Planet Rugby's Bulls ratings after the Zebre win, with Moodie's inconsistency, Le Roux's composed display at 10, and Gans's impact off the bench among the other talking points.
NZR holds firm on Mo'unga eligibility ahead of Springboks series
NZR CEO Steve Lancaster confirms the governing body will not relax its overseas player policy for Richie Mo'unga, ruling him out of the All Blacks' tour to South Africa. New coach Dave Rennie wants Mo'unga available but Lancaster says the tension between coach and administrator is healthy, with the policy protecting the domestic competition.
Jurenzo Julius hat-trick and Esterhuizen masterclass power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius's hat-trick and a ninth-rated display from captain Andre Esterhuizen drove the Sharks to a 46-7 win over Benetton at Kings Park, with the scrum and lineout providing a dominant platform throughout.
Hanekom returns to form as Bulls demolish Zebre — full player ratings
Hanekom's 9/10 performance signals a timely return to form, while Moodie's mixed outing encapsulates his inconsistent season — Planet Rugby's full ratings from the Bulls' big Loftus win break down who's pushing for Bok relevance and who still has work to do.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
The Sharks crushed Benetton 46-7 at Kings Park in Round 17 of the URC, with Jurenzo Julius scoring a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe adding a brace. Benetton finished the first half with 13 men after Jacob Umaga received a 20-minute red card for a dangerous tackle that forced Makazole Mapimpi off the field.
Mo'unga ruled out of Springbok clashes as NZR holds firm on overseas policy
NZR has confirmed no exemption will be sought for Richie Mo'unga, ruling him out of the July Tests and Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa, though a late-season call-up remains possible if he returns to domestic play and injury strikes.
Mo'unga ruled out of Rugby Championship clashes with Springboks
NZR has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will not be available for the July series or Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa, with no exemption sought under the overseas player policy. A late-season return remains a slim possibility if injuries force the issue after he resumes playing in New Zealand.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius scored a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe claimed a brace as the Sharks demolished a twice-reduced Benetton 46-7 in Round 17 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Dobson demands croc roll eradication after Fourie suffers knee injury against Ulster
John Dobson has called for the croc roll to be eradicated after Deon Fourie suffered a medial ligament knee injury from one in the Stormers' 38-38 draw with Ulster, with Iain Henderson receiving a 20-minute red card for the offence.
Dobson relieved by late draw but frustrated at Stormers' missed chance to lead URC
The Stormers drew 38-all with Ulster in Belfast, salvaging three log points via a late penalty try but missing the chance to lead the URC after Glasgow also won. Deon Fourie faces the rest of the season out with a knee ligament injury sustained from a red-card croc-roll by Iain Henderson.
Fourie faces race against time as Stormers sweat over medial ligament damage ahead of play-offs
Deon Fourie faces a potential end to his season after sustaining medial ligament damage in the Stormers' 38-38 draw with Ulster, with John Dobson confirming the injury while the Stormers slip to second in the URC standings behind Glasgow.
Landsberg keeping Bok door open as Zimbabwe circle ahead of RWC27
Landsberg has again turned down Zimbabwe, holding out for a Springbok call-up while refusing to accept the door is closed until Erasmus says otherwise — with a RWC27 deadline quietly ticking in the background.
SFM finds form, Roos overhyped, Fourie's future in doubt — Stormers rated after Ulster draw
Planet Rugby rates the Stormers after their 38-all draw in Belfast, pushing back on Ferris's harsh Roos verdict while highlighting Mchunu, Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Van Heerden — and raising genuine concern over Deon Fourie's injury.
RG Snyman confirmed at Leinster for 2026/27 despite third ACL setback
Leo Cullen has confirmed RG Snyman will stay at Leinster for 2026/27, but the lock's third ACL injury — to his right knee — rules him out for the remainder of the season and puts his entire 2026 Springbok schedule in doubt.
Dobson frustrated but relieved as late penalty try earns Stormers draw in Belfast
John Dobson says the Stormers were both frustrated and fortunate after Friday's 38-all draw with Ulster in Belfast, with a late penalty try earning three log points. Deon Fourie's season is over after tearing knee ligaments following a red-carded croc-roll by Ulster's Iain Henderson. The Stormers trail Glasgow by one point heading into their final regular-season fixture against Cardiff.
SA Rugby renews multi-year broadcast deal with SuperSport
SA Rugby has renewed its multi-year domestic broadcast rights deal with Canal+ Group, retaining SuperSport as the exclusive broadcaster of SARU competitions and Springbok Women's and junior rugby in Sub-Saharan Africa.