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Gelvandale Rugby Academy invited to play in Namibia
It will be the opportunity of a lifetime for Gelvandale Rugby Academy players when they compete at the Day of Dolphin tournament in Swakopmund in Namibia on November 1, academy founder Enrico Grootboom says.
Boks pick powerful squad to conquer Europe
The first decisive step in the Springboks’ grand plan to conquer Europe was taken on Monday when they named a 36-man squad bristling with power among the forwards and pace to burn among the backs.
Quins extend lead at top of Grand Challenge
Harlequins extended their lead at the top of the Score Energy Drink EPRU Grand Challenge Top 12 club rugby competition when they beat second-placed Gardens 32-26 in Kariega on Saturday.
Bulls need more defensive oomph — Ackermann
More fire is needed in the bellies of the under-performing Bulls players when they are on defensive duty against Connacht in a crunch United Rugby Championship clash in Ireland on Friday, coach Johan Ackermann said.
EP must look after brightest U21 prospects, says Oliver
Exciting times await EP's U21 rugby team even though they failed in their mission to reach the SA Rugby Shield playoffs in 2025, coach Shaun “Trok” Oliver said.
Sharks determined to bounce back
Two make-or-break home matches will offer the Sharks an opportunity to get their season back on track after they failed to win any of their opening three United Rugby Championship fixtures, coach John Plumtree says.
Gallant Gardens pipped in Gold Cup thriller
Villager advanced to the Pick n Pay Gold Cup national club rugby semifinals when they pipped a never-say-die Gardens side 40-35 after a thrill-a-minute tussle in Cape Town on Saturday.
Stormers ready to counter Scarlets, says Laker
The in-form Stormers will be ready to counter a quality Scarlets side who have a good kicking game when the teams clash in the United Rugby Championship on Friday, defence coach Norman Laker says.
Gardens must pull out all the stops, says Daniels
Gardens must go flat out and produce a lion-hearted “one million per cent” team effort when they face Villager in a do-or-die Pick n Pay Gold Cup knockout clash in Cape Town on Saturday, coach Julian Daniels says.
Trying to build squad depth let us down, says Rassie
Building squad depth hampered the Springboks in their quest to deliver a perfect gaBuilding squad depth hampered the Springboks in their quest to deliver a perfect game and attain the level of consistency they always craved to achieve, coach Rassie Erasmus says.ame and attain the level of consistency they always crave to achieve, coach Rassie Erasmus said.
