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RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks vs Ireland blockbuster sold out

Tickets for the second match of the July Test series between the Springboks and Ireland at Kings Park sold out in 90 minutes on Monday.

Siya Kolisi leads the Springboks off the pitch after losing to Ireland at France 2023

Rankings: Boks extend lead, Italy leapfrog Aussies

The Springboks’ position as the number one Test team has been strengthened after Ireland’s shock defeat to England, while Italy’s historic win in Rome has lifted the Azzurri to a best-ever position in World Rugby’s rankings.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 24: DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and DHL Stormers at RDS Arena on March 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Dobson: Stormers in a ‘happy’ space

Head coach John Dobson said the DHL Stormers took plenty of experience and a good workout from their exhibition win against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Ramos marshals France to douse Dragons

Thomas Ramos kicked 20 points to extend France’s Six Nations win streak over winless Wales to five with a gripping bonus-point victory in Cardiff on Sunday.

Unions ramp up Bok Test dispute

The six local unions set to host Springbok Tests this year are reportedly considering not paying the fees that SA Rugby has charged for the matches.

Jake: Duane helped Bulls down Stormers

Jake White says Duane Vermeulen had a hand in the Vodacom Bulls’ win against the DHL Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, and hopes the former Bok is available to help when the season resumes.

Photo: Mike Egerton/PA England's Marcus Smith kicks a conversion during the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.

England end Ireland’s Grand Slam bid

Marcus Smith’s last-ditch drop goal saw England end Six Nations champions Ireland’s hopes of successive Grand Slams with a dramatic win at Twickenham on Saturday.

Italy fightback stuns Scotland

Louis Lynagh scored a try on debut as Italy overturned a first-half deficit to beat Scotland for their first Six Nations home win in 11 years in Rome on Saturday.

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 17: Wandisile Simelane of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions at Hollywoodbets Kings Park Stadium on February 17, 2024 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images)

Stormers given ‘freedom to try things’

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman expects the likes of Jurie Matthee, Wandisile Simelane and Keke Morabe to express themselves against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Steve Haag Sports/INPHO/Shutterstock (14287794cl) Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Emirates Lions. Sanele Nohamba of the Emirates Lions celebrates after the game BKT United Rugby Championship, Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban, South Africa - 06 Jan 2024

Nohamba: I can’t have a big head now

Sanele Nohamba is grateful to be a part of the Springbok mix again, but the playmaker insists that helping the Lions win matches is what could earn him a first Test cap.