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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 23: Danny Cipriani of England kicks the ball to the corner to set up a try for Jonny May during the third test match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium on June 23, 2018 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Semi-retired Cipriani ‘officially’ retires

Former England star Danny Cipriani confirmed his retirement from rugby union in a “sobering but also freeing moment”.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA/BackpagePix South Africa's Siya Kolisi in the sin bin after being shown a yellow card by Referee Wayne Barnes during the Rugby World Cup 2023 final match at the Stade de France in Paris, France. Picture date: Saturday October 28, 2023.

Siya: Straight talk makes Boks great

Siya Kolisi says that “hard conversations” as a Springbok group has meant that every player, himself included, accepts getting subbed is for the good of the team.

SA Rugby look to Jooste for WP job

Peter Jooste has been appointed as the new administrator of the Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU), SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.

epa10879645 Ireland’s Jack Crowley in action during the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Ireland in Saint- Denis, France, 23 September 2023. EPA/CHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON

Crowley ‘the kid’ steers post-Sexton Ireland

Jack Crowley has been entrusted with the challenge of replacing Irish legend Johnny Sexton as first-choice flyhalf in the Six Nations opener against France on Friday.

Marco van Staden of the Vodacom Bulls during the 2023 United Rugby Championships match between Bulls and Connacht at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria on 25 November 2023 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Eskom: Bulls deserve to win URC title

Buoyed by winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup with the Springboks, loose forward Marco van Staden believes the Vodacom Bulls are “one step” away from glory this season.

Evidence Makgopa of South Africa celebrates his goal with teammtates during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match between Morocco and South Africa at Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, Cote dIvoire on 30 January 2024 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Boks salute Bafana’s Afcon success

Jacques Nienaber and the Springboks praised Bafana Bafana after the national football team clinched a spot in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Photo: BackpagePix Harlequins' defence coach Jerry Flannery before the Gallagher Premiership match at Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham. Picture date: Saturday November 4, 2023.

Jean: Rassie wants coaches he trusts

Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: South Africa celebrate victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France.

Springbok champs a box-office smash

The 2023 Rugby World Cup in France emerged as the most-watched rugby event in history, according to World Rugby, and South Africa played a pivotal role in its success.

RG Snyman, Ox Nche and Jean Kleyn after a URC clash

Crocked Bok set for swift comeback

Munster head coach Graham Rowntree is optimistic about Springbok double world champion RG Snyman’s potential early return to action in February.

Duane shares tips with Bulls at training

Widely expected to make a move into coaching, Duane Vermeulen is at Loftus imparting knowledge gleaned from an 18-year career that included a stint with the Vodacom Bulls.