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Bulls overturn 18-point deficit to edge Glasgow 22-21 and reach URC final

The Bulls came back from 3-21 down to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 at Murrayfield, with tries from Johan Grobbelaar, Embrose Papier and Francois Klopper sealing a place in the URC final.

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HEAVYWEIGHT match-up 💥 | South Africa v Fiji | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights

Fiji Sevens closed out their group stage performance in Bordeaux with an epic battle against regular season champions South Africa.

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French in FULL FLIGHT 🇫🇷 | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Day Two Men's Highlights

Watch the action from Day Two of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026, where we found out who our semi-finalists are going to be.

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Bulls overturn 18-point deficit to stun Glasgow and reach URC final

The Bulls came back from 21-3 down to beat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in their URC semifinal at Murrayfield, with tries from Grobbelaar, Papier and Klopper securing a place in the final.

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Papier and Hanekom shine, but Pollard's costly night almost derails Bulls' URC final march

Papier and Hanekom earn 8s as the standouts in a Bulls comeback win that nearly unravelled thanks to Pollard's sin-bin and a string of missed penalties — Planet Rugby's player ratings break down who delivered and who didn't in a tense semi-final.

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Blitzboks crowned World Championship winners after Australia's collapse against France

The Blitzboks claimed back-to-back HSBC World Championship titles after Australia's 26-0 quarterfinal loss to France ended the Aussies' hopes, while South Africa beat Fiji 14-12 in their own quarterfinal in Bordeaux.

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Jobb try keeps Blitzboks' title hopes alive as Fiji rematch looms in Bordeaux quarters

Sebastian Jobb's late try earned the Blitzboks a crucial bonus point in a 15-12 pool defeat to Fiji in Bordeaux, securing a quarterfinal spot as lucky losers and an immediate rematch with Fiji on Saturday at 15h52, while effectively ending Argentina's Championship hopes and leaving Australia as the only realistic threat in the overall standings.

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Blitzboks open Bordeaux Sevens campaign against Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji

The Blitzboks face Great Britain, Kenya and Fiji in pool play at the Bordeaux Sevens.

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Dobson defends Nienaber: 'He's had enough'

Dobson backs Nienaber after his explosive press conference, arguing the criticism has been relentless since day one and that Leinster risk squandering one of the best coaches around if the noise wins out.

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Golden Point UPSET 🤯 | South Africa v Great Britain | HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Match Highlights

Great Britain 7s kicked off the final weekend of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Series with a huge victory against the regular season champions, South Africa. How far will can they go this weekend?

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Fiji FLYING in France 🔥| HSBC SVNS Bordeaux 2026 | Men's Day 1 Highlights

Watch all the Men's SVNS action from Day 1 of HSBC SVNS Bordeaux.

World Rugby
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Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 to set up must-win Fiji clash at Bordeaux Sevens

The Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, with Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje each scoring two tries, setting up a must-win quarter-final qualification clash against Fiji on Saturday.

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Blitzboks bounce back with 26-5 win over Kenya at Bordeaux Sevens

Shilton van Wyk and Quewin Nortje scored two tries each as the Blitzboks beat Kenya 26-5 at the Bordeaux Sevens, setting up a must-win clash with Fiji on Saturday.

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Klopper earns Louw's shirt while Grobbelaar's 150th caps a Marx-shaped opportunity

Ackermann explains why Klopper keeps the starting tighthead spot over a fit Louw, and makes a compelling case for Grobbelaar to fill the Marx void in the upcoming Nations Championship window.

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Klopper handed Bulls start ahead of Louw for URC semifinal

Francois Klopper has been selected to start at tighthead prop for the Vodacom Bulls' URC semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, with Springbok Wilco Louw named among the replacements. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann described the decision as performance-based, rewarding Klopper for his consistent displays throughout the campaign. Louw, who missed the quarterfinal through illness, will provide experienced cover from the bench.

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Klopper rewarded with Bulls start as Louw drops to bench for URC semifinal

Francois Klopper has been handed a starting berth ahead of Springbok tighthead Wilco Louw for the Vodacom Bulls' United Rugby Championship semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Saturday. Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirmed the selection was performance-based, citing Klopper's improved form throughout the campaign and his standout display in the quarterfinal victory over Munster when Louw was unavailable through illness.

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Klopper earns his start, Grobbelaar earns his stripes — Ackermann explains the big Bulls calls

Ackermann explains Klopper's start over a fit-again Louw as a straightforward reward for form, while Grobbelaar's 150th Bulls cap lands at exactly the right moment — with Marx injured and the Bok hooker spot up for grabs ahead of the Nations Championship.

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Bordeaux president urges Du Preez to consider retirement over concussion concerns

Bordeaux-Bègles president Laurent Marti has called on Jean-Luc du Preez to consider retirement, saying he is "very scared" by the Springbok loose forward's ongoing concussion issues after the 30-year-old managed just three appearances this season.

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Siya Kolisi's Final Sharks Season | All Of His United Rugby Championship Tries

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Klopper starts at tighthead as Bulls name experienced XV for Glasgow semifinal

Francois Klopper starts at tighthead ahead of Wilco Louw as the Bulls name 11 Springboks in their starting XV for Saturday's URC semifinal against Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield, with Marcell Coetzee and Johan Grobbelaar both reaching personal milestones in the match.

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