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On this day: Habana burns Bulls

On this day in 2010, Bryan Habana scored two tries to help the DHL Stormers beat the Vodacom Bulls in the final round of the Super Rugby season.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 29: Clinton Swart of the Airlink Pumas during the 2024 SA Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Eastern Province at Mbombela Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images)

Cream of SA Cup rises to the top

The penultimate round of the SA Cup saw the top four teams all keep their final hopes alive with the conclusion of the group stage in sight.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 25:Coenie Oosthuizen of the Hollywoodbets Sharks with Eben Etzebeth of the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emile van Heerden of the Hollywoodbets Sharks during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Dragons at Hollywoodbets Kings Park on November 25, 2023 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Bok bruiser’s career over?

Concerns have escalated over Springbok and Sharks prop Coenie Oosthuizen’s playing future following a serious neck injury.

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Sharks star catches Rassie’s eye

Siya Masuku’s recent standout performances have reportedly earned the Sharks flyhalf an invitation to the next Springbok alignment camp.

The Springboks outscrum England at Stade de France in the World Cup semi-finals

Poll: Is it rugby without scrums?

World Rugby’s latest law changes signal the governing body’s intent to weaken the scrums’ influence on the game.

Schalk’s advice for parents going into Kids Round

With the @Vodacom #URC celebrating Kids Round this weekend, Schalk Brits has urged parents of young rugby players to focus on making memories and not making Springboks.

South Africa's scrum-half Faf de Klerk (TOP) watches as Scotland's scrum-half Ben White puts the ball into a scrum during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Scotland at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France on September 10, 2023.

World Rugby greenlights new laws, red card trial

World Rugby has approved a series of law amendments, effective 1 July 2024, targeting key areas such as offside from kicks, free-kick options, and player welfare concerns.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 13: Dean Richards, director of Rugby at Newcastle Falcons reacts during the Pre-season friendly match between Newcastle Falcons and Ealing Trailfinders on November 13, 2020 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors.

Ex-Prem boss creates rugby’s ‘Tinder’

Former Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards and his son have launched Players Platform, aiming to help players below the elite level showcase their talents globally.

NELSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 29: Phiko Sobahle of the Airlink Pumas in action during the 2024 SA Cup match between Airlink Pumas and Eastern Province at Mbombela Stadium on March 29, 2024 in Nelspruit, South Africa. (Photo by Johan Orton/Gallo Images)

SA Cup playoff berths hang in the balance

It will be a case of make or break in the SA Cup this week, with a number of pivotal matches for several teams striving to keep alive their dreams of reaching the final.

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Goode: Eben can’t count to 12

In an effort to defend Ireland against Eben Etzebeth’s claims of arrogance, former England flyhalf Andy Goode appears to have sprained his brain attempting mental gymnastics.