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South African rugby

World Club Cup green-lighted, placing more pressure on SA teams to perform in Europe

Sport

World Club Cup green-lighted, placing more pressure on SA teams to perform in Europe

By Jon Cardinelli

Rugby resurrection — Bok, Sharks star Aphelele Fassi has matured into a world-class player

South Africa

Rugby resurrection — Bok, Sharks star Aphelele Fassi has matured into a world-class player

By Yanga Sibembe

SA rugby needs a cash injection, and Saru members will have to work together for a sustainable future

South Africa

SA rugby needs a cash injection, and Saru members will have to work together for a sustainable future

By Craig Ray

After the Bell: South African rugby needs to be shown the money

Business Maverick

After the Bell: South African rugby needs to be shown the money

By Tim Cohen

Buoyant Boks now have freedom to fly as Championship wraps up with Pumas clashes

Sport

Buoyant Boks now have freedom to fly as Championship wraps up with Pumas clashes

By Jon Cardinelli

Sevens stars deserve plaudits, but South African rugby must aim higher in 2028

Sport

Sevens stars deserve plaudits, but South African rugby must aim higher in 2028

By Jon Cardinelli

Pesky Saffas are in European club rugby to stay, despite grumbles from the North

South Africa

Pesky Saffas are in European club rugby to stay, despite grumbles from the North

By Jon Cardinelli

To win the World Cup, Boks must embrace European quirks

South Africa

To win the World Cup, Boks must embrace European quirks

By Jon Cardinelli

Will a shake-up in sports science change South African rugby?

Maverick Citizen

Will a shake-up in sports science change South African rugby?

By Zano Kunene

Never-ending rugby season is the biggest threat to player welfare

South Africa

Never-ending rugby season is the biggest threat to player welfare

By Jon Cardinelli

Champions Cup-bound SA sides must heed URC lessons

South Africa

Champions Cup-bound SA sides must heed URC lessons

By Jon Cardinelli

Foreign franchise: South African rugby suffers a player exodus

South Africa

Foreign franchise: South African rugby suffers a player exodus

By Jon Cardinelli