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Breakdown battle: How the Lions plan to stop Glasgow's tempo machine
The Lions are targeting Glasgow's quick-ruck DNA through their loosie trio of Pretorius, Du Plessis and Mahashe — with the breakdown framed as the tactical hinge of a high-stakes URC clash.
Sharks' Top-Eight Bid Hanging by a Thread as Esterhuizen Demands Mental Switch
Seven points off the top eight with four to play and key players injured, the Sharks' season hinges on fixing the mental inconsistency Esterhuizen has publicly identified as their core problem.
Scarra Ntubeni's One-Club Stormers Career Ends Saturday — With Joy, Regret and Grief
Scarra Ntubeni bows out against Connacht on Saturday after 15 seasons as a one-club Stormer — a career shaped by persistent injury, a single Test cap, and a bond with the late Chippie Solomon that gives his farewell an unexpectedly poignant edge.
Accountability, anonymity, and a farewell to Chippie Solomon
Gavin Rich uses the Feinberg-Mngomezulu social media pile-on to argue that anonymous online criticism is fundamentally different from the accountable press era — and the piece ends with a heartfelt tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon.
Graham Henry warns weak Super Rugby is an existential threat to All Blacks quality — not just a local problem
Graham Henry praises Rennie's player depth but warns that a weakened Super Rugby and geographic isolation are quietly eroding the All Blacks' development pipeline — a structural problem that goes beyond coaching.
De Villiers: Pollock's immaturity cost Northampton a Champions Cup semi-final place
Jean de Villiers argues Henry Pollock's yellow card in Northampton's Champions Cup quarter-final was a costly lapse in emotional control — and a maturity lesson the England back-rower can't afford to ignore.
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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.
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.
Hong Kong Sevens milestone edition draws record fan buzz ahead of tournament kick-off
The 50th Hong Kong Sevens is generating strong pre-tournament atmosphere across the city as the SVNS event prepares to kick off. The milestone edition has drawn considerable fan engagement ahead of play beginning at Hong Kong Stadium.
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.
Rising Bok prospect Haashim Pead signs with Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports
Haashim Pead has been signed by Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports, following in Siya Kolisi's footsteps at the high-profile management agency. The young South African back has been attracting attention as one of the country's most exciting emerging talents.
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.
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.
Connacht pay tribute to Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon
Connacht scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker has expressed the province's condolences following the death of Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon. The tribute reflects the wide regard Solomon held across the international rugby community.
Connacht Pay Tribute to Stormers Team Manager Chippie Solomon
Stormers team manager Chippie Solomon has passed away, with Connacht among those paying tribute. Scrum and contact coach Cullie Tucker shared the province's condolences on behalf of Connacht. Further details are awaited.
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.
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.
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?
Moodie shifts to left wing as injury-hit Bulls reshuffle back three for Dragons clash
Canan Moodie starts on the left wing as the Bulls reorganise their back three due to injuries ahead of Friday's URC match against the Dragons in Newport.