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Fourie pays emotional tribute to Stormers team manager Solomon at funeral
Deon Fourie paid an emotional tribute to long-serving Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon at his funeral on Tuesday, referring to him affectionately as 'My Chippendale'.
Coetzee credits team-mates as he reaches Bulls captaincy milestone
Marcell Coetzee has paid tribute to his team-mates after reaching a Bulls captaincy milestone, crediting those around him for the achievement.
Evan Roos leads URC try-scoring charts with 10 for the season
Evan Roos leads the URC try-scoring charts this season with 10 tries for the Stormers, making him the most prolific scorer in the competition.
Robinson: Rugby 'can't sit still' as USA 2031 World Cup preparations intensify
World Rugby chair Brett Robinson has defended the sport's global health while acknowledging the US remains a difficult market ahead of the 2031 men's World Cup. More than 750,000 tickets have already been sold for Australia 2027, while a Springboks-All Blacks fixture in Baltimore this September is part of efforts to build an American fanbase for 2031. Robinson confirmed host cities for the US tournament will be announced after the 2027 edition.
Grant Williams to leave Sharks for Japan at end of season
Grant Williams will leave the Sharks at the end of his contract in June to join a Japanese club, with Yokohama Eagles the likely destination given Faf de Klerk's departure from the club to the Cheetahs. The 28-cap scrumhalf spent his entire professional career with the Sharks after coming through their ranks from 2017.
Foote makes injury-enforced hooker change to Junior Bok U20 Championship squad
Kevin Foote has made an injury-enforced hooker change to the Junior Bok squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha. Details on the players involved were not available at time of publication.
Junior Boks call up hooker cover for U20 Rugby Championship
Kevin Foote has been forced into a hooker change in the Junior Boks squad for the U20 Rugby Championship in Gqeberha due to injury. No further squad details have been confirmed.
RG Snyman ruled out for up to 12 months after ACL rupture
Leinster have confirmed RG Snyman ruptured the ACL in his right knee against Glasgow Warriors on 21 March, with a recovery timeline of six to 12 months. The lock will miss the July Nations Championship Tests and the Springboks' series against the All Blacks. It is Snyman's third ACL rupture, though his first to the right knee.
Blitzboks clinch historic Hong Kong title with 35-7 demolition of Argentina, four wins from four
The Blitzboks won South Africa's first-ever Hong Kong Sevens title on Sunday, beating Argentina 35-7 in the final to make it four HSBC SVNS tournament wins from four this season. Coach Philip Snyman and captain Impi Visser acknowledged the historic significance of ending a 50-year wait at the home of sevens, while cautioning that the job is not finished with two tournaments remaining. South Africa lead the series standings on 20 points.
Mongalo: Sharks still have 10% chance of reaching URC playoffs
Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo says the franchise retains a slim but real 10% chance of making the URC playoffs, despite their precarious position in the standings.
Log-leading Glasgow head to SA short-handed for two-match URC tour
Log-leaders Glasgow Warriors will tour South Africa for two URC matches with a depleted squad, according to SA Rugby Magazine. No further detail on injuries, opponents, or fixtures is currently available.
Snyman's Blitzboks eye Hong Kong title defence after series reset
Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have reset ahead of Hong Kong, with the squad backing up a dominant twelve-month stretch that yielded both the SVNS Series and SVNS World Championship titles.
Log-leaders Griquas face EP test in make-or-break SA Cup round
Log-leaders Griquas travel to Gqeberha looking to protect their unbeaten SA Cup record against a resurgent Eastern Province side in what is billed as a make-or-break round of the competition.
Unbeaten Griquas face EP test in SA Cup's defining round
Log-leaders Griquas face their sternest SA Cup test yet, travelling to Gqeberha to take on a resurgent Eastern Province side. Griquas' unbeaten record is on the line in what is shaping up as the round's defining fixture.
Mohuli and Mulder set for Springbok Women's Sevens debuts at Hong Kong World Championship
Owami Mohuli (19) and Jane Mulder (20) are set for their Springbok Women's Sevens debuts at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong this weekend. The pair face Australia and Canada on Friday before meeting Great Britain on Saturday, with the squad missing injured captain Nadine Roos. Mulder is the daughter of 1995 World Cup winner Japie Mulder, while Mohuli made a late switch from netball to rugby at university before rapidly progressing through the Free State and EPD systems.
Sharks lodge formal complaint with URC citing commissioner over Hooker shoulder injury
The Sharks have formally requested a URC citing commissioner investigation into the Luke Morgan incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder during the 21-17 loss to Ospreys, submitting a report and medical documents on the night of the match. Hooker, now back in Durban awaiting scan results, is expected to miss the rest of the URC season and is a doubt for the July internationals. The match also drew scrutiny over the Ospreys' use of uncontested scrums following what some have questioned were genuine prop injuries.
Sharks cite Ospreys wing Morgan after Hooker shoulder injury in Bridgend
The Sharks have cited Ospreys wing Luke Morgan after he dived onto Ethan Hooker as the Sharks wing was scoring a try just before halftime in Bridgend, leaving Hooker with a dislocated shoulder. The injury is expected to sideline Hooker for two to three months, ending his URC season and potentially threatening his availability for the Springbok international season. Referee Mike Adamson took no action during the match, prompting the Sharks' tour management to approach the URC citing commissioner.
World Rugby extends women's ball trial to WXV Global Series
World Rugby has confirmed the women's size 4.5 ball trial will continue into the WXV Global Series. The initiative, aimed at better suiting the ball to the women's game, expands its reach at elite level.
Blitzboks claim maiden Hong Kong Sevens title
The Blitzboks have won the Hong Kong Sevens for the first time in their history, claiming the title as reigning SVNS regular season champions. The victory at the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens adds one of the circuit's most iconic titles to South Africa's collection.
South Africa drawn in tough pool for SVNS World Championship in Valladolid
Series leaders South Africa have been handed a difficult pool draw for the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid next month. Full details of their pool opponents were not available in the source material provided.