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AnalysisBlitzboks

Hong Kong Sevens: Why Momentum Is the Tournament's Deciding Factor

Nick Wasiliev argues that momentum is the defining force at the Hong Kong Sevens, with the tournament's unique intensity amplifying winning streaks and collapses alike on the SVNS circuit.

RugbyPass
AnalysisGeneral

Wright's ACL return could reignite Brumbies' back-three threat

RugbyPass argues Tom Wright's return from the ACL he suffered against the Springboks is the Brumbies' most important mid-season development — and a reminder of what they've been missing in the back three.

RugbyPass
AnalysisProvincial

Kenny's remarkable URC season was nearly cut short before it began

Joshua Kenny nearly quit rugby before becoming the URC's top tryscorer this season — a profile worth reading for anyone tracking emerging wing talent with Springbok potential.

RugbyPass
AnalysisProvincial

Tinus de Beer's personal stakes ahead of Lions vs Bulls

Simon Thomas profiles Lions loosehead Tinus de Beer ahead of a Bulls clash that carries personal meaning — tracing his journey from skinny youngster to professional prop.

RugbyPass
AnalysisProvincial

Werner Kok caught in Ulster contract uncertainty despite becoming Belfast favourite

Werner Kok has become a fan favourite at Ulster but doesn't know if the province can retain him — a candid look at the stresses of contract limbo in Belfast.

RugbyPass
AnalysisBlitzboks

Snyman signals fresh approach as Blitzboks target Hong Kong redemption

Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks have hit reset ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens, a tournament that has historically not gone their way. The full piece unpacks what that reset actually means.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisProvincial

Stormers legends back emotional home win as farewell tribute to Chippie Solomon

De Villiers, Burger and Shimange are backing the Stormers to send Chippie Solomon off in style — and the piece captures the emotional stakes around his departure from those closest to WP rugby.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisGeneral

Larkham sees silver lining in Super Rugby's shrinking footprint

Stephen Larkham argues that losing another Super Rugby franchise is less a crisis and more a chance to build a tighter, stronger competition — but is that spin or genuine strategy?

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisProvincial

Ackermann lays it on the line: Bulls must win in Newport

Ackermann has delivered a no-frills directive ahead of the Bulls' URC clash against the Dragons in Newport: win or face the consequences. The piece captures a coach who's made the stakes unmistakably clear.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisProvincial

Ackermann sets the record straight: Dragons are no gimme for Bulls

Johan Ackermann outlines why the Bulls can't afford to take Dragons lightly on Friday, with four must-win URC games standing between them and the playoffs after a costly home defeat to the Stormers.

TimesLIVE Rugby
AnalysisBlitzboks

Blitzboks lock in on Hong Kong title defence

The Blitzboks arrive in Hong Kong as defending champions but are deliberately shelving past results — the squad's focus is squarely on what's ahead, not what's been.

RugbyPass
AnalysisProvincial

Chris Smith steps out of the shadows as the Lions' first-choice conductor

Morne Esben argues Chris Smith has cemented himself as the Lions' controlling flyhalf — no longer second choice, but the man in charge.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisProvincial

Should the Cheetahs fill the void if Moana Pasifika exit Super Rugby?

Moana Pasifika's reported exit from Super Rugby Pacific has reignited the perennial question: should the Cheetahs be offered their spot? SA Rugby Mag is polling readers.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisProvincial

Super Rugby Pacific Faces Major Structural Reset

Super Rugby Pacific may be heading for another structural overhaul. Limited detail is available, but the implications for southern hemisphere rugby could be significant.

SA Rugby Mag
AnalysisBlitzboks

Series title secured, but Visser says the Blitzboks' best rugby is still ahead of them

Impi Visser says the Blitzboks' series title masks real gaps in their attack — and the Hong Kong World Championship is where they intend to fix that.

Springboks.Rugby (Official) · TimesLIVE Rugby
AnalysisProvincial

Four SA Franchises, One Playoff Dream: The Round 15 Stakes Explained

Round 15 could prove decisive for all four SA franchises still chasing URC playoff spots — the Stormers and Lions are well-positioned, the Bulls are surging, but the Sharks need a result away to Ospreys to stay alive.

Rugby365
AnalysisProvincial

From Shield relegation to record Cup: How Swartbooi rebuilt Tuks in three seasons

Dewey Swartbooi opens up on Tuks' three-season arc from Shield relegation to a record sixth Varsity Cup title — and what it took to rebuild a squad that went deeper than anyone expected.

Rugby365
AnalysisProvincial

Seven SA players who could define the URC playoff race over the final four rounds

Rugby365 identifies seven SA players whose current form makes them pivotal to the URC playoff race — from Roos and Papier to Chris Smith's 123-point season and Rudolph's competition-leading turnover count.

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AnalysisProvincial

Seven SA players who could swing the URC playoff race in the final four rounds

Wynona Louw profiles the seven in-form South African players she believes will be decisive in the URC playoff race, with Roos, Papier, Smith and Buthelezi among those highlighted as their franchises push for a top-eight finish.

Rugby365
AnalysisProvincial

Dobson eyes Champions Cup history as Stormers prepare to 'spin and win' against Toulon

Dobson knows the Stormers can't out-muscle Toulon and is planning to spin and win — but he's also flagged some attacking patience issues that will need fixing before Saturday's Champions Cup last-16 clash.

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