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They are learning the ropes of playing rugby at international level and mistakes are inevitable, but two things that is already dominant features in the make-up of the 2021 Junior Springboks, are their tremendous guts and determination.Those features helped them edge Argentina by 33-26 in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, said Junior Springbok assistant coach Chean Roux, following the team’s second victory in the Under 20 International Series. The win at Markötter Stadium saw the Junior Boks keeping a … [Read more...] about Roux lauds SA U20’s guts and determination

Twenty- two teams took to the field, but it was the Irish men’s team and French and Russian women’s’ teams that secured the winning tickets to Tokyo, following the three-day 2021 World Rugby Sevens Repechage that took place this weekend at the Stade Louis II in Monaco.The Olympic repechage is the final part of the global qualifying process and features the best-placed eligible teams who missed out on automatic qualification via their respective regional qualification tournaments. This weekend … [Read more...] about Ireland, France and Russia – It is Your Time

Springbok Rugby Coach Jacques Nienaber chats to the media ahead of the Springboks test against Georgia on Friday.Jacques Nienaber has held various coaching positions with Free State, the Stormers, Munster and South Africa. Nienaber was the defence coach when the 2019 Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Then in January 2020, he succeeded Rassie Erasmus as the Bok head coach. Nienaber and Erasmus – the South African director of rugby – will continue to work closely during the series … [Read more...] about Jacques Nienaber Addresses Media from the Bloemfontein Camp

Junior Springbok captain George Cronje will start at No 8 and vice-captain Jordan Hendrikse at flyhalf when they take on Argentina in round two of the U20 International Series in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, as SA U20 coach Bafana Nhleko made some significant changes to his match day squad.Cronje played off the bench in the 29-10 win over Uruguay at Markötter Stadium on Friday, while Hendrikse will make his Junior Springbok debut, as he wasn’t involved in the opening match. Only four players will … [Read more...] about Cronje, Hendrikse to start for Junior Boks against Argentina

2019 World Cup winning Springbok Hooker, Malcolm Marx, chats to the media from the Springbok Camp in Bloemfontein ahead of the Springboks first test against Georgia in preparation for the British and Irish Lions Tests.Malcolm Justin Marx (born13 July 1994) is a South African professional rugby union player for the South Africa national team and the Kubota Spears in the Japanese Top League. His regular position is hooker, but he did play as a flanker at youth level for the Golden Lions. Place of … [Read more...] about Springbok Hooker Malcolm Marx Chats to the Media From Bloemfontein

Glasgow Warriors have appointed Nigel Carolan as the club’s new Assistant Coach, focusing on attack as part of Head Coach Danny Wilson’s coaching team for 2021/22 and beyond.The 46-year-old makes the switch from United Rugby Championship rivals Connacht ahead of the new campaign, having held the role of Attack Coach at The Sportsground since 2017. Under Carolan, Connacht supporters saw their side flourish in attack, boasting attacking stats only bettered by eventual finalists Leinster and Ulster … [Read more...] about Nigel Carolan Named as Assistant Coach

Twelve women’s and ten men’s teams will be competing in a round robin this weekend to secure their spot in the world’s biggest sporting event, the Olympics.This weekend marks the beginning of the much-awaited World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco. With three African nations representing the continent on the big sporting stage in Monaco this weekend, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all teams and their coaches and supporting staff. Twelve women’s and ten men’s teams … [Read more...] about Good luck to all African teams competing at the World Rugby Sevens this weekend!

The Junior Springboks got their Under-20 International Series campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought 29-10 victory over Uruguay in Stellenbosch, and while it was the ideal way to begin the competition, they know there is room for improvement.They scored five tries to a solitary late burst in the game by Uruguay, who held the South African side at bay for much of the first half of the match. According to Junior Springbok head coach Bafana Nhleko this was not unexpected, as they had … [Read more...] about Grateful Nhleko expected nervous start for Junior Boks

Established stars and a host of the country’s best emerging talent from all 14 unions will lace up for the start of the Carling Currie Cup this weekend, with 12 weeks of exhilarating provincial rugby on the menu.The Vodacom Bulls will defend their Premier Division title against the same six teams they faced during the COVID-interrupted 2020-season – the Cell C Sharks, DHL Western Province, Lions, Toyota Cheetahs and Tafel Lager Griquas. The First Division will return after the teams missed out … [Read more...] about Carling Currie Cup Still ON in Midst of Level 3