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3 Bok Women debutants in African opener

Anathi Qolo will captain a Springbok Women side with a combined 174 caps in their 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup opener against Uganda in Antananarivo on Saturday.

Bulls playmaker thriving under pressure

Keagan Johannes is relishing the responsibility to call the shots at flyhalf for the Vodacom Bulls, while honing his goal-kicking in high-pressure matches.

Bok Women only thinking about Stade Makis job

Northampton and York may be oceans apart from Antananarivo, but for the Springbok Women, their arrival in Madagascar’s capital on Wednesday is all part of the journey to destination World Cup in England in August and September.

Lancaster lands URC coaching gig

Former England and Racing 92 boss Stuart Lancaster has been appointed head coach of Vodacom URC outfit Connacht.

Rassie raises his hands over Jaden’s wink

Rassie Erasmus weighs in on Springbok and Sharks scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse’s actions in the dramatic Vodacom URC clash against Munster at Kings Park.

Stormers bruiser calls it quits

Veteran loose forward Dave Ewers has announced his retirement from professional rugby with immediate effect.

Marx extends Japanese stay

Malcolm Marx has reportedly penned a new deal with the Kubota Spears which will see the two-time Springbok world champion continue to power the Japanese club until June 2027.

Franco: Venter gives Warriors edge

Franco Smith says having a “true Warrior” like Henco Venter back in full stride provides defending champions Glasgow a big boost against Leinster in Saturday’s URC semi-final.

Jake: We learnt our lesson

Jake White says “choice words” were said in the coaches’ box during the URC quarter at Loftus on Saturday as the Bulls coaches experienced a moment of deja vu.