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Butch James reigned as a fearless fly-half and explosive inside centre who transcended rugby's boundaries. This is all we know about him now.

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Wandi Simelane attempts to note Phikolomzi Sobahle. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images) The Bulls proceeded the consistent repair

The Bulldog were mauled 106-7 by the Griffons in a First Division Carling Currie Cup opener on Saturday.

Former Springbok wing Kaya Malotana has cautioned observers and fans not to expect the national team to produce fireworks in the series against the British & Irish Lions.

UKZN Impi win big at 2021 Varsity Shield By Brandstories By Raylene Captain-Hasthibeer The UKZN Impi enjoyed a runaway 62-15 victory against Rhodes University in their opening game of the Varsity Shield rugby tournament at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. UKZN honours student, Azakhiwe Afrika won the FNB Player That Rocks award in the game, which saw the Impi team score 10 tries, two penalties and two conversions. The excitement was evident in these @varsityshield tweets: “The @UKZN_Rugby...

University rugby team responds to All Blacks haka furore NZ Herald. Walter Sisulu University (WSU), nicknamed the All Blacks, performed their rendition of the All Blacks’ haka Kapa O Pango in the opening match of the Varsity Shield against the Durban University of Technology, with the video since going viral and sparking outrage online. Many fans on social media accused the team of cultural appropriation, saying that the haka belongs to New Zealand and Maori culture. Some even called the WSU�...

Madibaz return to Varsity Cup with a mission Captain Luyolo Dapula says the FNB Madibaz are determined to fight for a top-six place in what he expects to be a testing Varsity Cup tournament this year. The Nelson Mandela University outfit return to the top flight after two years in the Varsity Shield wilderness when they meet North-West University in their opening match on April 5. Besides the tough nature of the competition, Dapula said there would also be the issue of...

Madibaz primed for their return to the Varsity Cup The FNB Madibaz rugby squad are facing a Varsity Cup with a difference but are committed to making their mark when the tournament kicks off early next month. The Nelson Mandela University outfit have returned to the top-flight after spending two years in the Varsity Shield tournament, gaining promotion following the truncated 2020 edition. Under the guidance of new coach Andre Tredoux and his assistants, Lubabalo Lento...