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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Jacques Nienaber, Head Coach of South Africa during the warm up prior to the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Habana ‘not surprised’ by Nienaber departure

Bryan Habana said Jacques Nienaber’s decision to move on from the Springboks after the World Cup is an opportunity to escape Rassie Erasmus’ shadow.

NWU Eagles celebrate a try in the Varsity Cup final

NWU hold on for Varsity Cup glory

The NWU Eagles survived a second-half onslaught from the UCT Ikey Tigers to secure their first Varsity Cup title since 2016 in a thrilling final in Potchefstroom on Monday night.

Next Bok coach: Nienaber out, who comes in?

SA Rugby’s announcement that Jacques Nienaber will be stepping down as head coach of the Springboks has opened up the conversation about the options to replace him, and possibly Rassie Erasmus.

Sale Sharks' Jean-Luc du Preez scores his side's second try of the game during the Gallagher Premiership match at Ashton Gate, Bristol. Picture date: Friday April 14, 2023. (

Saffas Abroad: Jean-Luc stars as Sale seal playoff place

Domestic action resumed in England and France, with plenty of Springboks involved as the race for playoff places heats up.

Griquas tame Lions in extra time

Griquas scored an 83rd minute try to secure a victory over the Lions in their Currie Cup clash in Johannesburg on Sunday.

SA Rugby cuts deficit by R149m

SA Rugby has made significant gains after reportedly reducing their budget deficit for the financial year by R149 million.

Cheslin KOLBE of Toulon during the Top 14 match between Montpellier and Toulon at Altrad Stadium on February 4, 2023 in Montpellier, France.

Toulon: Kolbe is going nowhere

Touloun president Bernard Lemaitre has claimed that Cheslin Kolbe wants to stay at the club after reports that several Japanese clubs are hunting the Springbok winger’s signature.

Ruhan Nel of Stormers is congratulated by Manie Libbok of Stormers, Ben-Jason Dixon of Stormers and Ruben van Heerden of Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Stormers and Munster held at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on 15 April 2023

Dobson: No ‘silver lining’ to loss

John Dobson was in no mood for small victories after the DHL Stormers suffered a significant setback in their quest for a home semi-final in the defeat to Munster in Cape Town on Saturday night.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 15: Malakai Fekitoa of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Munster at DHL Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Munster end Stormers’ home run

Munster snapped the Stormers’ home winning streak at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday night when they powered to a bonus-point win in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - AUGUST 13: Jacques Nienaber (coach) of South Africa in the post match press conference during The Rugby Championship match between South Africa and New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park on August 13, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Nienaber to step down

Jacques Nienaber is set to vacate his post as Springbok coach and join a European club at the conclusion of the Springboks’ 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign in France.