OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.

Andy Farrell has signed a contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

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Blyth-Lafferty will captain Scotland Under-20 against Ireland at Meggetland this weekend.

Horne passed fit to start - and Dobie returns to squad

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann believes Saturday's URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors will be decided by the finest of margins. The post Ackers: URC semis to bring Test intensity appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Stormers have made three injury-enforced changes to their team for Saturday's Vodacom URC semi-final against Leinster in Dublin. The post Injury-hit Stormers suffer another blow appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Coach Johan Ackermann has made three changes to the Vodacom Bulls bench for Saturday's URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. The post Bulls welcome back Wilco for semi-final appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Stormers flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been named the Vodacom URC Players’ Player of the Season. The post Players pick Sacha as URC’s best appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Ivan van Rooyen has been named the Vodacom URC Coach of the Season after guiding the Lions to the playoffs for the first time. The post Cash rewarded with URC award appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Coach Franco Smith has made four changes to the Glasgow Warriors match 23 for Saturday's URC semi-final against the Vodacom Bulls. The post Franco bolsters Glasgow bench for Bulls clash appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Gregor Townsend’s side will face Argentina, South Africa and Fiji in their Summer Tests.

Cam Roigard and Ruben Love produced another timely reminder of their growing All Blacks credentials as the Hurricanes thrashed the Brumbies to book their place in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals. The post All Blacks hopefuls tear Brumbies apart appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Ireland have followed the Springboks' lead in securing the long-term services of head coach Andy Farrell. The post Farrell signs Ireland contract extension appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Donal Lenihan previews Leinster's URC semi-final this weekend, and also plays tribute to the late Fergus Slattery, who died on Wednesday.

Ruben Love was perfect off the tee while six different Hurricanes players ran in tries.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has signed a new contract with the IRFU.

The Vodacom Bulls edge Glasgow at Murrayfield, while defending champions Leinster defeat the Stormers in Dublin, according to most of the SA Rugby magazine team. The post Superbru: Bulls set up Dublin decider appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

New Zealand must win in Bordeaux to secure the world title.

Former Stormers midfielder Rikus Pretorius will spearhead a strong South African contingent when the Kubota Spears tackle the Kobe Steelers in Saturday's Japan Rugby League One final. The post Ex-Stormer leads Kubota’s Saffa charge appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Former Scotland forward looks ahead to URC play-off semi-final clash at Murrayfield

Former Vodacom Bulls coach Jake White believes the Stormers must do two things if they want to beat Leinster in Saturday's URC semi-final in Dublin. The post Jake reveals blueprint to beat Leinster appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

An all-South African Vodacom URC final may excite supporters, but it would create a major headache for Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, writes MARK KEOHANE. The post Dream SA final would be Rassie’s nightmare appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Les Kiss believes the Reds can rattle the Chiefs and keep his Queensland farewell alive when they clash in Saturday's Super Rugby playoff in Hamilton. The post Kiss eyes giant Chiefs upset appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Former England international Maggie Alphonsi has criticised the punishment given to Rugby Football Union council member Matthew Smith for posting discriminatory criticism of her.

The Irish great was key in the Lions' last series win over the All Blacks in 1971.

OPINION: Dave Rennie will name a 34-man All Blacks squad featuring several new faces.

Jason Holland will lead the Blues next year with Tamati Ellison as assistant.

The Scarlets have strengthened their tight five ahead of the 2026-27 Vodacom URC season with the signing of a Stormers lock. The post Scarlets sign Stormers lock appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he hopes Jacques Nienaber will remain at the Irish club next season. The post ‘We’re very lucky to have Jacques’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Skipper Impi Visser says the Blitzboks' mindset will be key in Bordeaux this weekend. The post Impi: Blitzboks want to play without fear appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Leo Cullen says he expects Jacques Nienaber to remain at Leinster next season, adding that his senior coach is "fully committed" to the province.

World Rugby has announced the match officials for next month's Nations Championship Tests. The post Kiwi to ref Boks vs England at Ellis Park appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Head coach Leo Cullen has made three changes to Leinster's starting XV for Saturday's Vodacom URC semi-final against the Stormers in Dublin. The post Leinster lose Ireland hooker for Stormers semi appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Joe McCarthy has been passed fit for Leinster's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-final with the Stormers on Saturday, but Dan Sheehan will miss due to injury.

Check out the match 23s for Saturday's Vodacom URC semi-finals. The post Weekend teams appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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EPRU president George Malgas says the original U16 Grant Khomo Week squad selection was not representative of Eastern Province’s demographics. The post EPRU defends quotas over merit selection appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Scotland flanker heading to Scotstoun after one season in France with Top 14 side USA Perpignan.

Everything you need to know head of this weekend's BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals, as Leinster take on the Stormers at Aviva Stadium.

Former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery has died at the age of 77, his club Blackrock College RFC has announced.

Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier's outstanding season has been recognised with one of South African rugby's biggest individual honours. The post Enthralling Embrose scoops URC accolade appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Munster remain on the lookout for a high-profile tighthead prop signing, after their chief target, Tyrel Lomax, committed his future to New Zealand.

A World Cup-winning Springbok lock has completed his injury recovery ahead of the 2026 international season. The post Boks get massive lock boost appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton raves about Bulls and Springbok No 8 Cameron Hanekom. The post Watch: ‘Cameron’s an incredible athlete’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Fullback Hugo Keenan says Leinster expect a thorough investigation from the Stormers when the teams meet in Saturday's Vodacom URC semi-final in Dublin. The post Keenan: Stormers will demand our best appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Everyone's got a role to play at Laerskool Middelburg. The post Watch: SA primary school’s kicking assistant appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Davidson to take charge of Leinster vs Stormers as Ireland’s Brace chosen for Murrayfield clash

Glasgow Warriors flank Matt Fagerson says physicality will again be a decisive factor in their latest clash with growing rivals the Vodacom Bulls. The post Glasgow brace for physical Bulls test appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Franco Smith has brushed aside suggestions that the Glasgow Warriors have surrendered home-ground advantage ahead of Saturday's Vodacom URC semi-final against the Bulls. The post Franco: Bulls won’t get free pass at Murrayfield appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.