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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stormers flank Paul de Villiers has shut out any talk of Springbok selection as he prepares for the biggest match of his young career so far. The post De Villiers blocks out Bok talk appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham has urged his team to block out the past as they bid to upset the Hurricanes and snap a damning record in Super Rugby playoffs in New Zealand. The post Brumbies look to defy the odds appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The boys are divided over who wins the semi-finals, but unanimous that it's time for Jacques Nienaber to come home. The post Keo & Zels: Will Bulls, Stormers survive semis? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

SA Rugby president Mark Alexander warns that administrators must finally agree on a global calendar or risk losing players to breakaway competitions. The post Alexander: Rugby will die without global calendar appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Eastern Province coaching staff have reportedly threatened to quit after highly-rated players were left out of the U16 Grant Khomo Week squad. The post EP rocked by schoolboy selection row appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Nine South Africans have been named in the Vodacom URC Elite XV of the season. The post SA stars dominate URC XV appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman says Leinster senior coach Jacques Nienaber has been let down by those who love Irish rugby. The post ‘We haven’t done right by Jacques’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

A prominent, Japan-based Springbok says he won't be following some of his fellow countrymen home just yet. The post Bok star has unfinished business in Japan appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Franco Smith's Glasgow Warriors believe they are perfectly positioned to deny the Bulls a place in the Vodacom URC final when the sides clash at Murrayfield on Saturday. The post Franco’s Warriors wary of Bulls ‘man test’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

SARugbymag.co.za readers believe the Vodacom Bulls will beat the Glasgow Warriors to set up a second consecutive URC final against Leinster in Dublin. The post Bulls to face Leinster in another Dublin decider appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has launched a passionate attack on one of rugby's most debated laws, claiming it has repeatedly cost his side this season. The post The law driving Dobbo crazy appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Springbok legend Victor Matfield believes South Africa's flyhalf stocks are strong enough to absorb the loss of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. The post Big Vic not panicking over Sacha setback appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Cheetahs remain uncertain whether they will have the services of Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk for the Currie Cup. The post Frans waiting on Rassie’s call over Faf appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Three South Africans have been recognised for their outstanding contributions during the 2025-26 Vodacom URC season. The post SA trio win URC awards appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Manie Libbok’s biggest Springbok opportunity may have arrived, writes SIMON BORCHARDT. The post Sacha setback gives Manie his moment appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

With Sacha FM sidelined, who should start at flyhalf for the Springboks against England at Ellis Park on 4 July – Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok? The post POLL: Who should start at 10 for Boks? appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls are determined to go all the way in the URC after several final heartbreaks. The post 150 up for Grobbies as Bulls eye Glasgow upset appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Former Ireland lock Donncha O'Callaghan believes Leinster's attacking shortcomings – not their defence under Jacques Nienaber – are behind their recent failures. The post ‘Nienaber not where Leinster’s problem is’ appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Johan Grobbelaar says the Vodacom Bulls have been "building nicely" ahead of Saturday's URC semi-final against the Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield. The post Grobbies: Bulls peaking at right time appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Jacques Nienaber has cast doubt over his long-term future at Leinster after an explosive press conference in which he said he does not feel valued. The post Nienaber: People don’t value me here appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

World Rugby Player of the Year Malcolm Marx is the latest injury worry for the Springboks. The post Marx injury adds to Bok concerns appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

The Cheetahs take on a Lusitanos side featuring several Test players and a Grey College old boy in Friday’s opening round of the expanded Toyota Challenge. The post Cheetahs face Portuguese challenge appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

Scottish Rugby has snapped up two promising South African schoolboy players. The post Scots lure SA schoolboy twins abroad appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.