by HolAdmin | Jun 1, 2026 | African Golf News
Coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks were their own worst enemies in going down 26-19 to Australia in the SVNS World Championship final in Valladolid. Australia fought back from 14-0 down to lead 26-14, before withstanding a late Blitzboks onslaught. “Australia were...
by HolAdmin | Jun 1, 2026 | African Golf News
The Blitzboks were denied a dramatic late try against Australia as they suffered defeat in the SVNS World Championship final in Valladolid on Sunday. South Africa thought they had forced the decider into extra-time when Shilton van Wyk scored under the posts in the...
by HolAdmin | Jun 1, 2026 | African Golf News
Paarl Boys’ survived SACS’ first-half fightback, while there were also notable wins for Paul Roos, Michaelhouse and Kingswood. Boishaai put in a brutally physical display against SACS in Newlands, scoring four tries in a 32-16 win. The visitors’ pack dominated the...
by HolAdmin | Jun 1, 2026 | African Golf News
France head coach Fabien Galthié is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of his coaching team, with a South African specialist coach among the casualties. Reports from France indicate that respected kicking coach Vlok Cilliers and long-time defence guru Shaun Edwards...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
The Blitzboks saw off a fierce challenge from Argentina to set up a cup final against Australia at the SVNS World Championship in Valladolid on Sunday. South Africa fought back from 7-5 down at half-time to win 19-7. The Blitzboks will play Australia, who scored late...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
Ivan van Rooyen admitted the Lions were taught a harsh lesson by Leinster after their 59-10 defeat in Saturday’s Vodacom URC quarter-final in Dublin. The defending champions ran riot at the Aviva Stadium, punishing a series of Lions errors to end the...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
The Vodacom URC semi-finals in Edinburgh and Dublin will both take place on Saturday. The first clash between the top-ranked Glasgow Warriors and Vodacom Bulls at Murrayfield will kick off at 3:30pm SA time. It is the first meeting of the teams in the URC knockout...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
Another veteran Springbok could follow Siya Kolisi and Cheslin Kolbe in returning to the Stormers. Kolisi and Kolbe will rejoin the Cape club at the end of the season from the Sharks and Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath respectively. According to Rapport, double World...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
The Sharks have continued their off-field rebuild with the appointment of Affies’ head of rugby to a key post. According to Rapport, Ruan Jacobs will be the Sharks’ new talent recruiter. The 37-year-old replaces former England fullback Michael Horak, who has overseen...
by HolAdmin | May 31, 2026 | African Golf News
Ruan Venter’s knee injury has scuppered Rassie Erasmus’ plans to use him at No 4 lock for the Springboks. According to Rapport, the Bok coach had earmarked the Lions utility forward for a role in the Nations Championship matches against England, Scotland and Wales in...
