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Ackermann demands officiating clarity after Kriel try ruled out against Scarlets
Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has gone public with his frustration after David Kriel's late try was ruled out against the Scarlets, demanding clarity from officials over the controversial decision.
Du Preez faces race against time as Sale fear hamstring injury ends his season
Rob du Preez's season at Sale Sharks may be over after suffering a serious hamstring injury in their 52-33 win over Harlequins. Director of rugby Alex Sanderson has admitted he cannot see the centre recovering in time to play again this campaign.
Reinach knee injury clouds Stormers' URC summit move after Glasgow hammering
The Stormers beat Glasgow 48-12 to go top of the URC, but John Dobson is bracing for bad news on Cobus Reinach after the scrumhalf suffered a knee injury late in the match. Reinach, only recently back from a hernia operation, is in a brace and has yet to be scanned, with Dobson openly doubting his availability for the European tour. An ACL diagnosis would also have significant implications for the Springboks.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Roos lead Stormers to 48-12 demolition of Glasgow
The Stormers put Glasgow Warriors to the sword 48-12 at DHL Stadium, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu contributing 23 points and Evan Roos crossing for another try to go with a match-high 18 tackles. Springbok rookie Ntuthuko Mchunu scored twice from loosehead prop despite an early injury scare.
Springbok management takes weekend break on the West Coast
Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok management team were seen unwinding on the West Coast over the weekend. The footage, shared on social media, shows the group in good spirits during a break between commitments.
SVNS rookie Watters named in Australia U20 squad for Rugby Championship opener in South Africa
Cooper Watters, a rookie on the HSBC SVNS Series, has been included in Australia's U20 side for the 2026 Rugby Championship opener in South Africa. Further squad and fixture details were not available at time of publication.
Stormers set to hand record-breaking debut to 18-year-old Markus Muller against Glasgow
Markus Muller will become the youngest Stormers debutant in history against Glasgow Warriors, breaking Damian Willemse's record at 18 years, 9 months and 19 days. John Dobson has structured a 5-3 bench split to limit the teenager's exposure, with the plan to give him 10 to 15 minutes late in the match. Muller will then join the Junior Springboks for the U20 Rugby Championship.
SARU warns players: MRL trial participation means immediate expulsion from all competitions
SARU has warned players that taking part in Mzansi Rugby League trials will result in immediate expulsion from all its leagues and competitions. The governing body's position leaves no room for dual participation, placing players on notice ahead of any MRL trial activity.
Junior Boks open U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Gqeberha on Monday
The Junior Springboks open their U20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Monday (4.10pm), with coach Kevin Foote prioritising fitness and ball-in-play tempo after lessons learnt from last year's tournament on the same ground. New Zealand face Australia in the day's first match at 2pm, with all three rounds of the four-nation competition again hosted in Gqeberha.
Moyo returns from hip injury for Junior Boks' U20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina
Vusi Moyo returns from a hip injury to take a bench spot in the Junior Springboks' U20 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina U20 in Gqeberha on Monday. He is joined by fellow Junior World Championship winners Riley Norton, Rambo Kubheka and Oliver Reid in the 23.
SARU warns players face immediate expulsion over unauthorised trial competitions
SARU has issued a formal warning that players participating in unauthorised trial competitions outside the recognised global game face immediate expulsion. The statement also puts agents on notice for promoting or facilitating such events.
Moodie ruled out of Scarlets clash as Bulls take no risks with hamstring
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of the Bulls' clash against the Scarlets after his hamstring failed to recover sufficiently from the injury sustained against the Dragons. Johan Ackermann confirmed the decision was made to avoid aggravating the problem, with the bye week offering time for recovery. Kurt-Lee Arendse and Cheswill Jooste return to bolster the backline.
Lions launch 'Beyond29' project to explore tours outside traditional SANZAAR rotation
The British and Irish Lions have launched a formal 'Beyond29' project to investigate touring destinations and commercial models outside their traditional South Africa, Australia and New Zealand rotation. France, Japan and the Americas are among the territories being assessed, with consultancies asked to evaluate host nation allocation models including scrapping or extending the current 12-year cycle. The move is driven by an acknowledgement that the existing rotation may be approaching its commercial ceiling.
Springbok Women could climb to record ninth in world rankings without playing this weekend
The Springbok Women could rise to a record-high ninth in the world rankings this weekend without playing, if Scotland beat Italy in the Women's Six Nations. Several other sides are also chasing ranking milestones across the Women's Six Nations, Pacific Four Series and Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. A Scotland win combined with an Ireland loss would also see the Scots equal their all-time high of fifth.
Springbok front-rowers break silence on brutal 2019 World Cup camp behind viral photo
Three Springbok front-rowers have opened up about the punishing pre-2019 World Cup training camp behind a viral photo that sparked unfounded doping accusations, calling the experience 'madness'. The players' accounts shed light on the physical preparation that preceded South Africa's World Cup victory in Japan.
Junior Boks to host Georgia, Fiji and Chile in Cape Town International Series ahead of World Championship defence
The Junior Springboks will host Georgia, Fiji, and Chile in a three-match-day U20 International Series at City Park in Cape Town from 21 to 31 May. Coach Kevin Foote will use the series to give his full wider squad game time and sharpen combinations before the Junior World Championship defence in Georgia at the end of June. South Africa and Georgia are in the same JWC pool, lending added significance to the 31 May fixture.
Cape Town to host U20 International Series ahead of Junior World Championship defence
Cape Town will host a new U20 International Series in May, serving as the Junior Springboks' final preparation ahead of their Junior World Championship title defence. Further details on opponents, venues and dates are yet to be confirmed.
Hooker faces surgery after shoulder dislocation
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder, Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed. No return date has been specified.
Hooker set for shoulder surgery after Ospreys incident, Sharks await prognosis
Ethan Hooker will go under the knife for a dislocated shoulder sustained against the Ospreys, with his recovery timeline to be determined once surgeons assess the full damage. The citing officer ruled the Luke Morgan incident did not meet the red card threshold. The Sharks face Edinburgh on Friday.
Dweba eyeing Springbok recall from Exeter
Joseph Dweba has stated his ambition to earn a recall to the Springbok squad while playing for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership. The hooker believes sustained club form is his pathway back into the national setup.