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NZR holds firm on Mo'unga eligibility ahead of Springboks series
NZR CEO Steve Lancaster confirms the governing body will not relax its overseas player policy for Richie Mo'unga, ruling him out of the All Blacks' tour to South Africa. New coach Dave Rennie wants Mo'unga available but Lancaster says the tension between coach and administrator is healthy, with the policy protecting the domestic competition.
Jurenzo Julius hat-trick and Esterhuizen masterclass power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius's hat-trick and a ninth-rated display from captain Andre Esterhuizen drove the Sharks to a 46-7 win over Benetton at Kings Park, with the scrum and lineout providing a dominant platform throughout.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
The Sharks crushed Benetton 46-7 at Kings Park in Round 17 of the URC, with Jurenzo Julius scoring a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe adding a brace. Benetton finished the first half with 13 men after Jacob Umaga received a 20-minute red card for a dangerous tackle that forced Makazole Mapimpi off the field.
Mo'unga ruled out of Springbok clashes as NZR holds firm on overseas policy
NZR has confirmed no exemption will be sought for Richie Mo'unga, ruling him out of the July Tests and Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa, though a late-season call-up remains possible if he returns to domestic play and injury strikes.
Mo'unga ruled out of Rugby Championship clashes with Springboks
NZR has confirmed Richie Mo'unga will not be available for the July series or Rugby Championship matches against the Springboks in South Africa, with no exemption sought under the overseas player policy. A late-season return remains a slim possibility if injuries force the issue after he resumes playing in New Zealand.
Julius hat-trick and Van der Merwe brace power Sharks to 46-7 demolition of Benetton
Jurenzo Julius scored a hat-trick and Edwill van der Merwe claimed a brace as the Sharks demolished a twice-reduced Benetton 46-7 in Round 17 at Hollywoodbets Kings Park.
Dobson demands croc roll eradication after Fourie suffers knee injury against Ulster
John Dobson has called for the croc roll to be eradicated after Deon Fourie suffered a medial ligament knee injury from one in the Stormers' 38-38 draw with Ulster, with Iain Henderson receiving a 20-minute red card for the offence.
Dobson relieved by late draw but frustrated at Stormers' missed chance to lead URC
The Stormers drew 38-all with Ulster in Belfast, salvaging three log points via a late penalty try but missing the chance to lead the URC after Glasgow also won. Deon Fourie faces the rest of the season out with a knee ligament injury sustained from a red-card croc-roll by Iain Henderson.
Fourie faces race against time as Stormers sweat over medial ligament damage ahead of play-offs
Deon Fourie faces a potential end to his season after sustaining medial ligament damage in the Stormers' 38-38 draw with Ulster, with John Dobson confirming the injury while the Stormers slip to second in the URC standings behind Glasgow.
RG Snyman confirmed at Leinster for 2026/27 despite third ACL setback
Leo Cullen has confirmed RG Snyman will stay at Leinster for 2026/27, but the lock's third ACL injury — to his right knee — rules him out for the remainder of the season and puts his entire 2026 Springbok schedule in doubt.
Dobson frustrated but relieved as late penalty try earns Stormers draw in Belfast
John Dobson says the Stormers were both frustrated and fortunate after Friday's 38-all draw with Ulster in Belfast, with a late penalty try earning three log points. Deon Fourie's season is over after tearing knee ligaments following a red-carded croc-roll by Ulster's Iain Henderson. The Stormers trail Glasgow by one point heading into their final regular-season fixture against Cardiff.
SA Rugby renews multi-year broadcast deal with SuperSport
SA Rugby has renewed its multi-year domestic broadcast rights deal with Canal+ Group, retaining SuperSport as the exclusive broadcaster of SARU competitions and Springbok Women's and junior rugby in Sub-Saharan Africa.
SA Rugby and Canal+ renew multi-year domestic broadcast rights deal
SA Rugby and Canal+ Group have renewed their multi-year domestic broadcast rights agreement, with SuperSport retaining exclusive rights to all SARU domestic competitions and Springbok Women's and junior age-group matches across Sub-Saharan Africa — the first such deal concluded with a major South African sports federation since Canal+ took ownership of MultiChoice last September.
Rassie makes contact with Papier as Bulls scrum-half closes in on Joost's appearance record
Rassie Erasmus has been in direct contact with Bulls scrum-half Embrose Papier amid the 29-year-old's standout 2025/26 season, with Papier also set to surpass Joost van der Westhuizen as the Bulls' most-capped number nine against Zebre Parma on Saturday.
Record-breaking Papier back on Springbok radar as Bulls close in on Van der Westhuizen milestone
Embrose Papier is back on the Springbok radar after Rassie Erasmus's management contacted the Bulls scrumhalf following injuries to Grant Williams and Cobus Reinach, with Bulls coach Johan Ackermann confirming the development ahead of Papier's record-breaking 170th appearance for the franchise, which moves him past Joost van der Westhuizen.
SuperSport retains exclusive SA Rugby domestic broadcast rights in renewed Canal+ deal
SA Rugby and Canal+ have renewed their multi-year domestic broadcast agreement, with SuperSport retaining exclusive rights across sub-Saharan Africa for all SARU domestic competitions and Springbok Women's and junior age-group matches, extending a partnership that dates to the 1990s.
Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances as side target first Dublin win against Leinster
Richard Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances when the side face Leinster in Dublin on Saturday, with a win set to cement their playoff place and top-four ambitions on the back of six straight victories.
Kriel reaches 50 Lions appearances as Joburg side chase history in Dublin
Richard Kriel makes his 50th Lions appearance as the in-form Joburg side, on a six-match winning run, travel to Dublin seeking a first-ever win over Leinster and a URC playoff berth.
Norton: NZ clash no dead rubber as Junior Boks chase clean sweep
Junior Springbok captain Riley Norton insists Saturday's U20 Rugby Championship finale against New Zealand is no dead rubber, with breakdown improvement the key focus as the log-leading Baby Boks chase a clean sweep at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Venter returns to flank as Lions target Leinster in Dublin
Ruan Venter is back at flank as the Lions face Leinster in Dublin on Saturday.