by HolAdmin | Feb 2, 2026 | African Golf News
Super Rugby Pacific continues to limit the influence of TMOs as part of a broader push to speed up games and cut unnecessary stoppages. Reducing breaks in play and increasing ball-in-play time have been identified as key priorities as Super Rugby enters its 30th year,...
by HolAdmin | Feb 2, 2026 | African Golf News
The Sharks have opened up a commanding lead in the race for the Vodacom URC SA Shield following back-to-back bonus-point victories over the Stormers in Cape Town and Durban. JP Pietersen’s side now sits on 16 points on the SA Shield standings after playing four local...
by HolAdmin | Feb 2, 2026 | African Golf News
Andre Esterhuizen says the Sharks’ hard-fought 36-24 Vodacom URC derby victory over the Stormers felt “like Test rugby”. The Springbok hybrid produced yet another powerhouse performance that earned him the Man of the Match award at Kings Park. The Sharks scored three...
by HolAdmin | Feb 2, 2026 | African Golf News
The Sharks and Bulls gained significant ground in the Vodacom URC with impressive derby wins, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Stormers and Lions fans may not be feeling the positive vibes right now, but the reality is all four SA clubs are now inside the top 10 on the URC...
by HolAdmin | Feb 2, 2026 | African Golf News
Philip Snyman has expressed frustration at the mistakes which saw his team lose both knockout matches at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. The Blitzboks lost 12-5 against France in the semi-finals and then 14-12 to New Zealand in the playoff for third place and Snyman...
by HolAdmin | Feb 1, 2026 | African Golf News
The Blitzboks suffered a narrow defeat to New Zealand in the third-place playoff at the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. The All Blacks Sevens won a fiercely contested battle 14-12, having led 7-5 at half-time. New Zealand were first to score when Kele Lasaqa broke through...
by HolAdmin | Feb 1, 2026 | African Golf News
The Blitzboks were beaten by France in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens on Sunday. France won 12-5 after leading 12-0 at half-time. The Blitzboks will play New Zealand in the third-place playoff at 12:33 (SA time) with France facing Fiji in the final (1:41pm SA...
by HolAdmin | Feb 1, 2026 | African Golf News
An in-form Stormer is reportedly the leading locally-based candidate to receive an invitation to the Springboks’ first alignment camp of the year. Stormers flanker Paul de Villiers has been a standout performer this season, racking up multiple Man of the Match awards...
by HolAdmin | Feb 1, 2026 | African Golf News
Rassie Erasmus does not believe tighthead prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye knowingly took a banned substance and is hoping for the “right result”. Ntlabakanye is due to present his case at the end of March after his initial hearing, scheduled for December, was postponed to...
by HolAdmin | Feb 1, 2026 | African Golf News
JP Pietersen is expected to be appointed Sharks head coach on a permanent basis, while John Plumtree could play a consulting role. According to Rapport, an announcement on the Sharks coaching structure is understood to be imminent, with owner Marco Masotti in Durban...
