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Nell savours breakthrough Blitzboks season as title race reaches climax
Jayden Nell has reflected on a debut international season that saw the 22-year-old finally break into the Blitzboks side after three years of injury setbacks. The former Hoërskool Durbanville outside back scored his first try in last weekend's tense quarter-final victory over Spain in Valladolid as South Africa head to France this weekend leading the HSBC SVNS World Championship with one tournament remaining.
Nell savours breakthrough Blitzbok season as title bid reaches Bordeaux
Jayden Nell heads into the Bordeaux SVNS tournament — his fourth consecutive start this season — having scored his first Blitzbok try in Valladolid as South Africa carry the series lead into the final event. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human.
De Villiers focused on Leinster semi-final as Springbok talk grows
Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers, among the URC's top defenders this season, says the focus is entirely on Saturday's semi-final against Leinster in Dublin, setting aside growing talk of a Springbok call-up for the Nations Championship.
Kriel vows to stay at Yokohama until he wins the JRLO championship
Jesse Kriel has committed to staying at the Yokohama Canon Eagles until he wins the JRLO championship, dismissing reported European interest, while reflecting on a difficult season in which he served as the club's first foreign-born captain. Eagles teammate Faf de Klerk, meanwhile, has departed for the Cheetahs after four years in Japan.
Van Rooyen finds silver linings after Lions' 59-10 playoff hammering by Leinster
Ivan van Rooyen says kicking errors gifted Leinster the platform for a 59-10 demolition of the Lions in their debut URC playoff appearance, but pointed to the squad's youth and growing Springbok presence as grounds for optimism heading into the off-season.
CANAL+ confirms RWC 2027, Women's RWC 2029 and URC broadcast rights for Sub-Saharan Africa
CANAL+ Group has secured broadcast rights for RWC 2027, Women's RWC 2029, the Junior World Championship, and the Pacific Nations Cup across Sub-Saharan Africa via SuperSport, and has also renewed its exclusive multi-year URC deal.
Nell savours maiden Blitzbok season as squad targets SVNS title in Bordeaux
Jayden Nell is set for his fourth consecutive SVNS tournament appearance in Bordeaux this weekend, having scored his first Blitzbok try in last week's quarterfinal win over Spain. Donavan Don has joined the squad as cover for the injured Dewald Human, with South Africa leading the overall SVNS World Championship standings heading into the final tournament.
Stormers face Leinster semi-final without Feinberg-Mngomezulu after costly Cardiff win
The Stormers travel to Dublin for their URC semi-final against Leinster on Saturday without Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who suffered a serious ankle injury in the quarterfinal win over Cardiff, with Seabelo Senatla, Ruben van Heerden and Dan du Plessis also in doubt.
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.