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Boks sweat over Kitshoff injury

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Ulster have confirmed that Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff will return to South Africa after suffering a season-ending knee injury.

15

Lions’ Bomb Squad target URC champs

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Assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says the front-row powerhouses at the Lions have been inspired by the Springboks in the buildup to a blockbuster clash against Munster.

Watch: Schoolboy slots 75m kick

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South Africa appears to have unearthed the next Frans Steyn, as a viral video shows a schoolboy rugby player calmly slotting a penalty from 75 metres.

11

Van Heerden turning up the intensity

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Ruben van Heerden says the focus this week is attitude and intensity as the hardworking DHL Stormers lock embraces the challenge of a massive clash with Leinster at DHL Stadium on Saturday. @Vodacom #URC

09

Steenkamp reveals the Bok inspiration behind La Rochelle

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Gurthro Steenkamp has revealed how the Springboks inspired French club side La Rochelle on their Investec Champions Cup journey this season.

Struggling Crusaders slam calls to sack coach

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Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge has rejected "childish" calls to fire Rob Penney with the defending champions languishing at the bottom of the Super Rugby table.

07

Kolbe to get Bok 10?

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With a host of players set to be unavailable for the Springboks' opening Test against Wales, Cheslin Kolbe features on the shortlist of candidates to rent the No 10 jersey at Twickenham.

06

Leinster coach: Stormers won’t change their spots

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Leo Cullen expects the DHL Stormers to stick to their guns to recover from a shock #URC defeat to Ospreys against eight-time champions Leinster in Cape Town on Saturday. @Vodacom

Monday, Apr 22

22

Shimlas triumph in Varsity Cup final tryfest

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Flyhalf Ethan Wentzel kicked a last-minute penalty for the UFS Shimlas as they defeated the UCT Ikey Tigers in a thrilling Varsity Cup final in Bloemfontein.

16

Irish boss shares ‘hard lesson’ with SA rivals

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Leo Cullen said there is no “secret recipe” to competing in multiple competitions simultaneously, as the likes of the Vodacom Bulls grapple with the demands of the EPCR.

15

Boks to tackle England, Wales on tour

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The world champion Springboks will face England and Wales over back-to-back weekends as part of a three-Test end-of-year trip to Europe in November.

14

Concerns over crocked Bok’s comeback

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Already sidelined for Munster's 2023-24 campaign, Springbok Jean Kleyn's knee injury is reportedly more severe than first thought and requires specialist treatment.

12

Watch: Inside the Bok World Cup celebrations

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The latest and final episode of Chasing the Sun 2 goes inside the Springbok dressing room as the team celebrated becoming back-to-back world champions after an epic final against the All Blacks in Paris.

10

SA Cup leaders grab crucial wins on the road

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Griquas and the Pumas maintained their unbeaten record in the SA Cup when both scored away victories in the fifth round of the inaugural competition.

Stormers ‘Thor’: Duane Vermeulen

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One of South African rugby’s legendary hardmen, Duane Vermeulen was a powerhouse from the back of the scrum and respected leader for the DHL Stormers.

09

Rewind: Varsity Cup’s greatest comeback

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Ahead of tonight's Varsity Cup final, take a look back at when the UCT Ikey Tigers scored three tries in the last five minutes against the NWU Eagles to win the 2014 title.

07

Saffas Abroad: Kriel back with a bang

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Springbok centre Jesse Kriel marked his return from injury with a try in Japan's Division One, where Lood de Jager continued his excellent form.

State of the URC: Lethal Lions save SA’s blushes

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The Lions were the only SA team to win in round 14 of the @Vodacom #URC, with the DHL Stormers and Bulls needing a huge response this week in the race in the race for a home playoff.

Sunday, Apr 21

10

Matfield mentors Stormers lineout master

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Victor Matfield played an influential role in helping DHL Stormers lock Ruben van Heerden master the role of calling the lineout.

09

Rassie scraps Bok camp

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Rassie Erasmus has tweaked his plans for a second Springbok alignment camp of the year due to uncertainty around which players will be available for the season-opener against Wales in June.

Bulls ward off EPCR investigation

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The Vodacom Bulls have avoided a formal investigation by the EPCR for fielding a second-string team in their Champions Cup playoff against Northampton Saints.

08

Milnerton stun Bishops, Grey end Gym’s unbeaten run

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Milnerton High kept the upsets coming by claiming an away win against Bishops, while Grey College brought Paarl Gymnasium’s unbeaten start to the season to an end on Saturday. In an epic season for the bayside school, Milnerton High…

Ackermann ready for SA return

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Johan Ackermann has expressed his desire to coach in South Africa again, after stints abroad in England and Japan.

07

Highlights: Lions lash Leinster

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The Lions boosted their playoff hopes with an emphatic victory over Leinster in round 14 of the @Vodacom #URC, while the Sharks, Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers suffered disappointing defeats.

Lions: We showed the Irish how to fight

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Head coach Ivan van Rooyen hailed the character of the Lions in Saturday’s mauling of Leinster, while skipper Marius Louw savoured the rewards of a plan to create tries from turnovers. @Vodacom #URC

Jake: We missed our leaders

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Jake White applauded the fight but rued the lack of composure from a 14-man @Vodacom Bulls side in Saturday’s defeat to an experienced Munster outfit at Loftus Versfeld. #URC

Dobson: Stormers will be better

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John Dobson vowed the DHL Stormers will bounce back from what he termed their "worst performance" in the loss against Ospreys in Cape Town. @Vodacom #URC

06

Bok homecoming trend a welcome change

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South Africans will continue to star for overseas teams, but there is a promising sign of established Springboks and leading players returning to the Republic, writes MARK KEOHANE.

Saturday, Apr 20

22

Ospreys dent Stormers home playoff hopes

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The DHL Stormers suffered a significant blow to their hopes of securing a home @Vodacom #URC playoff in a stunning defeat to Ospreys in Cape Town on Saturday night.

21

Favourable draw for Blitzboks

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The Blitzboks have been drawn in a fair pool for the Sevens Repechage in Monaco, but will face a tough challenge from Great Britain and hosts Spain in their final Olympics bid.