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Burger, Kriel brothers steer Bulls to big win

Zak Burger and the Kriel brothers scored tries as the Bulls claimed a bonus-point victory over the Lions in Pretoria on Sunday.

Blitzboks ready and able for Olympic charge

The Blitzboks are ready to take on all comers in the Tokyo Stadium in the next three days, as the South Africans face Ireland, Kenya and USA in Pool C of the Rugby Sevens tournament at the Olympic Games.

Nche: Boks’ half-time subs not pre-planned

Ox Nche says the decision to replace the Springboks’ starting front-row at half-time was not pre-planned and that he was ready to play the full first Test against the British & Irish Lions if needed.

WP bounce back against Pumas

Western Province broke a two-game losing streak with a much-need victory over the Pumas in Nelspruit on Sunday.

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 21: Eduan Keyter of the Griquas scores during the Carling Currie Cup match between Sigma Lions and Tafel Lager Griquas at Emirates Airline Park on July 21, 2021 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Keyter to join Sharks as part of triple-signing

The Sharks have confirmed the signing of Griquas wing Eduan Keyter as one of three new players to join the team ahead of the inaugural Ultimate Rugby Championship season.

Duhan defused the Bomb Squad

Mega-wing Duhan van der Merwe was key in negating the Springboks’ renowned bench as the British & Irish Lions stunned the world champions in the first of a three-Test series in Cape Town, writes ZELIM NEL.

Watch: Did Gatland’s words influence Jonker?

Nick Mallett believes that while the British & Irish Lions deserved to win the first Test against the Springboks, TMO Marius Jonker’s lack of intervention regarding player safety should be questioned.

Marcell Coetzee of the Bulls during the 2021 Rainbow Cup match between Bulls and Stormers at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria, on 04 May 2021 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Bulls lose Coetzee for Lions game

Captain Marcell Coetzee has withdrawn from the Bulls’ Currie Cup clash against the Lions on Sunday.

Nick Mallett: The Lions were clever, changed approach at half-time

Former Springbok coach Nick Mallett has rued the Springbok inaccuracies but credited the British & Irish Lions’ street smarts in their opening Test victory.