Rugby
Queens braced for ferocious battle against Dames, says coach Deon Jordaan
EP’s Queens are braced for a ferocious physical battle among the forwards when they collide with the Boland Dames in a Pick n Pay Super League clash in Gqeberha on Saturday, says coach Deon Jordaan.
By George Byron
Pumped-up Elephants ready to come out charging, says coach Allister Coetzee
Team promises maximum intensity in bid for Currie Cup Premier Division promotion
By George Byron
Blitzboks’ Selvyn Davids ready to entertain again at BC Place
It’s probably fair to say Selvyn Davids is an entertainer — on the rugby field, of course. Just ask the crowd at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
By Herald Correspondent
Madibaz utility forward Dewald Gerber asks for more of the same in home Shield game
The Madibaz presented a united front to tame the University of Fort Hare and their vociferous supporters in their third-round FNB Varsity Shield rugby match in Dikeni on Friday.
By Herald Correspondent
England ring the changes with new backline for Italy Test
England coach Steve Borthwick has undertaken a major reshuffle of his back line among nine changes to his starting XV with Fin Smith at flyhalf and Seb Atkinson at centre for the Six Nations Championship showdown with Italy in Rome on Saturday.
By Reuters
Tough opening matches set for Quins and Kruisfontein at EPCC tournament
The EPCC head says the tournament is unlocking solid investment into community rugby
By George Byron
Competitive excellence not only a motto - Jobb
The Springbok Sevens squad arrived in Vancouver from Cape Town on Monday night after a long haul which included a transit in Amsterdam, but the smile Sebastiaan Jobb entered Canada with was as fresh as the brightest Namaqualand daisy.
By Herald Correspondent
Rennie appointed Robertson’s successor as All Blacks coach
Dave Rennie was named as the replacement for Scott Robertson as coach of the All Blacks on Wednesday, charged with taking New Zealand to a fourth World Cup triumph in Australia next year.
By Reuters
EP Elephants locked and loaded for SA Cup opener against Falcons
Victory over their Falcons at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is essential
By George Byron
Graeme blend experience with youth for Marlow showdown
With a blend of experience and emerging talent, Graeme College are steadily building towards their upcoming Wildeklawer Rugby Festival clash against Marlow in Makhanda, confident their preparation has laid a solid foundation for the season ahead.
By Neale Emslie
Human excited to return to playmakers’ paradise
He prefers warm weather and the sun but for Springbok Sevens playmaker Dewald Human, a return to Vancouver is something he is looking forward to as much as he is playing with his regular team members in a competitive HSBC SVNS Series.
By Herald Correspondent
Former Junior Bok star Sefoor set to face EP in SA Cup opener
Sefoor made his name when he shone for CUT in the Varsity Cup
By George Byron
Super 14 takes break before intense quarterfinals
The Eastern Cape Super 14 will take a break this weekend.
By Anathi Wulushe
Champs Progress host Fort Beaufort United at home in Super 14 quarterfinals
Progress will face Fort Beaufort United in the Super 14 quarterfinals, a repeat of the thrilling 2025 final, as they topped the EP conference
By George Byron
Fort Hare Blues members cry foul over lack of support
The University of Fort Hare Blues rugby team has accused the institution's sports department of neglect, leading to poor performance in the Varsity Shield, citing issues like inadequate meals, delayed player registration, and inconsistent payment of match fees.
By Anathi Wulushe and Kazimla Mfikili
