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Covid could have the final say for SA teams in Rainbow Cup Share CAPE TOWN - The only realistic way the Springboks can prepare for the British & Irish Lions series is by the South African Rainbow Cup teams playing a few matches at home, before a few more in Europe. At least, that is how former Bok coach and current Bulls director of rugby Jake White sees things at this stage. There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Bulls, Sharks, Lions and Stormers’ entry into European rugby du...

There is a level of intensity to Leinsters game that other teams cannot match Leinster have gained the kind of stranglehold on the Pro14 that Dublin have enjoyed in the All-Ireland SFC. By Garry Doyle Monday 8 Mar 2021, 7:00 AM Mar 8th 2021, 7:00 AM 9,906 Views 13 Comments Dan Sheehan gets Leinsters fifth try. Image: James Crombie/INPHO Image:...

Jake sticks with same XV as Bulls take aim at Pumas Share CAPE TOWN - Bulls coach Jake White will be hoping for more of the same from his team after he gave them a vote of confidence by opting for an unchanged starting line-up for Tuesday’s Preparation Series clash against the Pumas at Mbombela Stadium (7pm kickoff). The Super Rugby Unlocked and Currie Cup champions walloped Eastern Province 87-10 in their last encounter on February 28 at Loftus Versfeld, and White gave an opportunity to a...

Ulster coach Dan McFarland has criticised the format of this year’s Pro14 championship – saying his side deserved a play-off game as a reward for their consistency.

Ivan van Rooyen to keep the faith in Lions’ youngsters Share JOHANNESBURG – Ivan van Rooyen wont cash in his chips in an effort to buy players for the upcoming season, the Lions head coach more than confident in his current squad and the exciting players the union is developing within its youth structures. While the other franchises – the Bulls, Sharks and Stormers – have all gone to market with various degrees of aggression to bolster their squads, the Lions have been conte...

Pierre Schoeman desperate to join Scotland’s South African contingent when he qualifies in July Graham Bean Like it or loathe it, the South African flavour remains strong in the Scotland set-up and looks likely to become more pronounced in the summer when Pierre Schoeman qualifies on residency grounds. © Pierre Schoeman will qualify for Scotland in July. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS The Edinburgh prop is not presumptuous enough to assume he will walk straight into Gregor Townsen...

SA Rugby is "exploring all options" to ensure that this year's series between the Springboks and British & Irish Lions goes ahead.

South African rugbys preparation series got underway on Friday night at Ellis Park with the Lions beating the Pumas  32-28 in Johannesburg.  In what was originally dubbed as being a Franchise Cup, in the absence of any other recognised tournament banner, eight South African sides will do battle over the next four weeks, playing four matches each.   These matches are effectively an opportunity for the Sharks, Lions, Stormers and Bulls to build some momentum before the start of the Rainbow ...

SA Rugby has confirmed a 'preparation series' for 2021 season, with eight teams involved.

Rudolph Jacobs National Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will obviously be looking at the contest with different eyes to most of us. Could Morne Steyn play for the Boks again? Picture: Getty Images Currie Cup finals have that special ability about them to grip the country and no-one can really...