by HolAdmin | Jun 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has backed the team that beat the Glasgow Warriors to get the job done in Friday night’s URC final at Croke Park. The visitors are unchanged for the rematch against defending champions Leinster, with fullback Willie le Roux and...
by HolAdmin | Jun 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Leinster have made three changes to their team for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final against the Bulls at Croke Park. Ireland tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong returns to the starting XV after missing the quarter-final and semi-final victories through injury, with Thomas...
by HolAdmin | Jun 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Luan Giliomee’s remarkable rise through the South African rugby ranks shows no signs of slowing down, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. The versatile former Sharks back, has already packed more experiences into the 2025-26 season than most players manage in several seasons,...
by HolAdmin | Jun 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok centre André Esterhuizen is excited for the challenge provided by an experienced Barbarians midfield in Gqeberha on Saturday. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Baa-Baas have paired Munster’s Alex Nankivell with former France international Virimi Vakatawa. New...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Nick Mallett says starting at flyhalf for the Springboks against the Barbarians on Saturday will be a “fantastic challenge” for Lions fullback Quan Horn. Horn has been handed a surprise start at No 10 for the season-opening clash in Gqeberha, just his second...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Three South Africans have been included in the Barbarians match 23 for Saturday’s encounter against the Springboks in Gqeberha. Stormers and Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant reunites with former schoolmate Duhan van der Merwe, who wears the No 11 jersey, while...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Victor Matfield expects the Vodacom Bulls to face a hostile atmosphere at Croke Park when they take on Leinster in Friday night’s URC final. The former Bulls and Springbok lock only played at the iconic Dublin venue once – against Ireland in 2009 – but the memories...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Victor Matfield and Isa Nacewa make their prediction for Friday night’s Vodacom URC final at Croke Park. Former Bulls and Springbok captain Victor Matfield “Leinster must be the favourites, but I’m going to go with my heart. I think the Bulls are going to graft. It’s...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok scrumhalf Grant Williams’ next team has finally been confirmed. The 29-year-old has signed for the Kobelco Kobe Steelers, ending weeks of speculation following the announcement that he would leave the Sharks at the end of the season. Williams will join the...
by HolAdmin | Jun 17, 2026 | African Golf News
Former Springbok and Italy coach Nick Mallett explains why he turned down the opportunity to coach England. Nick Mallett on why he walked away from coaching. In his own words. No spin. One of the most honest moments from this episode — and from the pod this year. Full...
