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Tony Brown to join All Blacks backroom staff in 2028 after Springbok contract expires
NZR have announced Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' coaching staff on a two-year contract from 2028, after his current deal with the Springboks expires at the conclusion of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Brown had twice previously rejected approaches from NZR under Foster and Robertson.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks coaching staff after 2027 World Cup
Springboks attack coach Tony Brown will switch to New Zealand's backroom team from 2028 on a two-year contract, New Zealand Rugby confirmed on Sunday. The former All Black will remain with South Africa through their Rugby World Cup 2027 campaign in Australia before linking up with Dave Rennie's coaching staff.
Brown confirms post-2027 All Blacks move but eyes World Cup glory with Boks first
Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will join Dave Rennie's All Blacks staff from 2028, but remains committed to helping South Africa win a third successive World Cup title before his departure.
Tony Brown to join All Blacks backroom staff in 2028 after Springbok contract ends
NZR have confirmed Tony Brown will join the All Blacks' backroom staff in 2028 on a two-year contract, with the Springboks attack coach set to depart after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. It is the third time NZR have pursued Brown, having previously been rejected during the Foster and Robertson eras.
Du Toit bows out at Bath with hat-trick heroics as Russell's calf issue clouds semi-final build-up
Thomas du Toit scored a hat-trick as Bath beat Leicester 24-22 to seal a home Premiership semi-final, while Finn Russell's calf injury leaves his availability for the last-four clash in doubt.
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Evan Roos shines but Stormers' bench costs them in Leinster loss
Evan Roos earns top marks for his battle with Doris, but a catastrophic two minutes from the Stormers' replacements — featuring Ackermann's red card and a needless Moerat infringement — ultimately ended their semi-final hopes against Leinster.
Papier's brilliance steers Bulls to dramatic URC final after 18-point comeback
The Bulls overturned an 18-point deficit to defeat Glasgow Warriors 22-21 in their URC semi-final at Murrayfield, booking a place in the final. Embrose Papier, named man of the match, scored a crucial second-half try as the South African side capitalised on Scott Cummings' red card. Handré Pollard endured a difficult afternoon, spending 10 minutes in the sin-bin and missing three consecutive second-half penalties.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Are The Springboks In Trouble? The Money Man and Rich Pickings
The Money Man and Rich Pickings break down the Springboks' growing injury concerns and ask the big question: can the Boks survive the upcoming tests? Plus, The Money Man previews the URC Semi-Finals and gives his predictions, best bets and
Alexander's blunt warning: align the calendar or lose the game
Mark Alexander is warning that the Dublin World Rugby meetings must deliver calendar alignment — concurrent Rugby Championship and Six Nations windows, dedicated club and rest periods — or the sport risks losing players to rebel competitions. New Zealand's resistance to shifting Super Rugby Pacific is the key sticking point.
Alexander flags U20 pathway as stepping stone for Fiji and Japan Rugby Championship inclusion
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says SANZAAR is eyeing U20 competition inclusion as a stepping stone for Japan and Fiji's potential entry into the Rugby Championship, with any senior expansion unlikely before the current SANZAAR agreement expires in 2030.