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Jurie Matthee of Maties congrtulates team mate Matthew van Schalkwayk for scoring a try during the FNB Varsity Sports Rugby match between Wits University and University of Stellenbosch ( Maties ) held at Wits Rugby Stadium on the 13th March 2023

Varsity Cup: Maties survive thriller, CUT win again

There was a close call for Maties in a 110-point thriller, while earlier in the day the CUT Ixias continued their dream run in the Varsity Cup on Monday.

Luhle Matyolweni of FNB Wits during the Varsity Cup Rugby match between FNB UJ and FNB Wits at UJ Stadium in Johannesburg on 14 March 2022 Photo: Christiaan Kotze/C@C Photo AGENCY for Varsity/ Asem Engage

SA Rugby set to lower tackle height for amateurs

SA Rugby will discuss the possible implementation of experimental law changes to lower the height of a legal tackle in amateur rugby, following an announcement by World Rugby.

Duane doing ‘everything’ for Bok spot

Veteran No 8 Duane Vermeulen has insisted he is not retiring any time soon and is determined to earn a place in the Springboks’ World Cup squad later this year.

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 10: Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales) during the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on November 10, 2018 in Paris, France.

Rassie to ‘get his way’ on Owens

Rassie Erasmus will reportedly “get his way” and receive the approval of SA Rugby’s executive committee to bring Nigel Owens on board to help the Springboks.

Owens responds to Rassie’s offer

Respected former referee Nigel Owens says “there’s a lot” for him to consider on whether he joins the Springbok camp as part of their preparation for the upcoming World Cup.

Schmidt out of All Blacks coaching race

New Zealand assistant coach Joe Schmidt confirmed on Saturday he won’t lead the All Blacks next year, saying his focus will not extend beyond this year’s World Cup.

Sbu Nkosi of The Vodacom Bulls during the United Rugby Championship 2022/23 match between Emirates Lions and Vodacom Bulls held at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg, South Africa on 17 September 2022 Photo: ©Christiaan Kotze/BackpagePix

Nkosi starts for Bulls despite Bok camp call

Sbu Nkosi has been named to start in a near full strength Vodacom Bulls lineup for the Currie Cup clash with defending champions Pumas on Sunday, despite being called into a Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town over the weekend.