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Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle injury clouds Bok backline ahead of Nations Championship
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a spell on the sidelines after injuring his ankle in the Stormers' URC quarterfinal win over Cardiff, putting his availability for the July Rugby Nations Championship Tests in doubt — compounding an already lengthy Springbok injury list that includes Cobus Reinach, three scrumhalves, and locks Etzebeth, De Jager and Snyman.
South Africans sweep URC individual honours as Smith wins second Golden Boot
Chris Smith wins the URC Golden Boot for a second straight season with 149 points, while Evan Roos takes Top Try Scorer and Quan Horn claims a second Ironman award as South Africans dominate the first batch of 2025/26 URC Awards.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu ankle injury puts Rugby Nations Championship opener in doubt
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu will miss at least the first three rounds of the Rugby Nations Championship after injuring his ankle in the Stormers' URC quarterfinal win over Cardiff, adding to a growing list of Springbok halfback concerns that already includes Cobus Reinach's knee injury.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to return stronger after three-month ankle injury
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three months on the sidelines after sustaining an ankle injury in the DHL Stormers' 44-21 victory over Cardiff. The Springbok flyhalf, hurt whilst scoring in the 52nd minute, will miss the remainder of the URC campaign and at least the opening fixtures of the Greatest Rivalry Series against New Zealand. Jurie Matthee is expected to deputise in Saturday's semifinal against Leinster.
Matthee 'never really been out of the team' as Stormers back him to fill Feinberg-Mngomezulu void against Leinster
Jurie Matthee starts at flyhalf for the Stormers in Saturday's URC semifinal against Leinster in Dublin after Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was ruled out for three months with an ankle injury. Assistant coach Rito Hlungwani says Matthee's integration into the starting side will be seamless, pointing to his consistent involvement in training and a strong record when called upon, including man-of-the-match performances against Benetton in Treviso and the Bulls away. Wing Seabelo Senatla, concussed against Cardiff, also misses the trip.
De Allende linked with Stormers return as Etzebeth speculation addressed
Damian de Allende is being linked with a 2027 return to the Stormers, potentially joining Kolbe, Kolisi and Louw in the franchise's Project 2029 rebuild, while the Sharks have shut down speculation over Eben Etzebeth's availability.
Ntlabakanye unlikely to appeal doping ban as June 7 deadline approaches
Asenathi Ntlabakanye is expected to accept his 18-month doping ban rather than appeal, with the June 7 deadline approaching and significant legal risk attached to any challenge. SAIDS is separately reviewing whether to appeal the tribunal's decision.
Marx leads Kubota Spears into Japan Rugby League One final
Malcolm Marx and five Springbok teammates have booked their place in the Japan Rugby League One final with the Kubota Spears.
Syndesmosis injury could keep Feinberg-Mngomezulu out for three months
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces a three-month absence after suffering a syndesmosis injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final win over Cardiff, potentially ruling him out of the Nations Championship Tests and part of the All Blacks series.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu vows to return stronger after 'serious' ankle injury clouds Stormers semi-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has vowed to return stronger after sustaining a serious ankle injury in the Stormers' URC win over Cardiff, with John Dobson admitting the loss of the fly-half ahead of the semi-final against Leinster is 'a big blow' and Jurie Matthee set to deputise at ten.
Blitzboks denied by TMO as Australia claim maiden HSBC World Championship title
Australia secured their first HSBC World Championship title with a 26-19 victory over the Blitzboks in Valladolid on Sunday, after a late South African try was ruled out for a forward pass. Despite the defeat, the Blitzboks retain their overall series lead with 38 points, four ahead of Argentina, heading into the final tournament in France.
Blitzboks denied dramatic draw as TMO rules out final try in Valladolid
South Africa suffered a heartbreaking 26-19 defeat to Australia in the HSBC World Championship final in Valladolid on Sunday after a last-gasp try was disallowed for a forward pass. Despite the loss, the Blitzboks maintain a four-point lead at the top of the overall standings heading into the final tournament in France.
Blitzboks denied dramatic draw as TMO rules out final-whistle try in Valladolid
Australia claimed their first HSBC World Championship title with a 26-19 victory over the Blitzboks in Valladolid on Sunday after a television match official disallowed a South African try scored after the final whistle. The cancelled score, ruled out for a forward pass from Gino Cupido, would have levelled the match and sent it to extra time.
Blitzboks lose Valladolid final to Australia but hold World Series lead ahead of Bordeaux decider
The Blitzboks lost the Valladolid SVNS final 26-19 to Australia, a TMO ruling denying them a late equaliser, but remain four points clear at the top of the World Championship standings ahead of the season-ending tournament in Bordeaux.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu opens up on latest injury frustration after URC quarter-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has voiced his frustration after picking up an injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu faces three-month lay-off after ankle fracture in URC quarter-final
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is set to miss up to four months after sustaining a suspected ankle fracture during the DHL Stormers' 44-21 URC quarter-final victory over Cardiff on Saturday. The injury, suffered while scoring a try, threatens to rule the flyhalf out of the entire All Blacks series in August and September. Stormers director of rugby John Dobson described the injury as looking serious, with the earliest return potentially coming during November's Nations Cup fixtures in Europe.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu opens up on latest serious injury setback
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has opened up on the heartbreak of suffering another serious injury in the Stormers' URC quarter-final against Cardiff.
Springbok Women claim fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women's Cup with Kenya win
The Springbok Women beat Kenya 35-20 in Nairobi to claim a fifth consecutive Rugby Africa Women's Cup, with assistant coach Franzel September crediting tactical kicking, a dominant bench and strong defensive organisation for the win.
TMO denies Blitzboks in dramatic World Championship final as Australia claim title
Australia beat the Blitzboks 26-19 in the HSBC World Championship final in Valladolid after a TMO disallowed a last-gasp Cupido try for a forward pass. The Blitzboks remain top of the overall standings with one tournament left in France. The Springbok Women's Sevens finished ninth.
Du Toit sweeps Bath awards in farewell season before Sharks return
Thomas du Toit swept three awards at Bath's annual ceremony — Forward, Supporters' and Players' Player of the Year — before heading back to the Sharks at season's end, with a Premiership final still to come.