Mixed weekend for South African teams in URC
It was an up and down weekend for South Africa’s four teams as they produced a mixed bag of results in the URC.
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It was an up and down weekend for South Africa’s four teams as they produced a mixed bag of results in the URC.
Arrows playmaker Pule Mmodi has moved on from a failed move to Kaizer Chiefs, while AmaZulu could enter the race for his signature.
Talented flyhalves Manie Libbok and Gianni Lombard are reportedly set to play for South Africa A on the end-of-year tour.
AmaZulu have officially unveiled the replacement for former coach Brandon Truter in a largely unexpected appointment.
Cheslin Kolbe scored a trademark try with a superb piece of speed, footwork and finishing on his return from injury.
The Sharks played their part in a scintillating 13-try tussle which Leinster clinically closed out for a 54-34 bonus-point win in the URC.
AmaZulu are said to have made quick progress in their search for a replacement for former coach Brandon Truter.
Chiefs legend Itumeleng Khune has spoken out about some of the key changes that enabled him to get back to top match fitness.
Condolences have poured in following the passing of former Olympian and fierce women’s sports activist, Cheryl Roberts.
With Handre Pollard in doubt for the Boks’ end-of-year tour, Elton Jantjies could return to the team to provide specialist flyhalf cover.
AmaZulu FC president Sandile Zungu has claimed Gabadinho Mhango was carded after being ‘provoked’ by a Chiefs official.
France claimed a somewhat flattering 40-5 win over the Bok Women in their Rugby World Cup opening game in Auckland.
The Springbok Women will kick off their World Cup campaign during the early hours of Saturday morning (SA time).
Although the Boks will be without several key players for the end-of-year tour, Cheslin Kolbe is set to be back!
Despite being without impressive Zitha Kwinika on Sunday, Chiefs will be targeting another all-important away win to boost their campaign.
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane has pinpointed the type of player they could look to target in the next transfer window.
Ernst Middendorp is the latest experienced coach to be linked with AmaZulu as they look to find a replacement for Brandon Truter.
Embattled Bok veteran Elton Jantjies has apparently drawn interest from French club Toulon as they search for a flyhalf recruit.
Belgian manager Luc Eymael has reportedly been identified as a target by two PSL clubs currently searching for a new coach.
Royal AM could reportedly be on the verge of terminating Samir Nurkovic’s contract due to ongoing injury issues.
Brandon Truter’s representatives have insisted he resigned from his AmaZulu job, but the club’s statement wasn’t so clear.
It has been confirmed that coach Brandon Truter has left his job at AmaZulu after just a few months into a two-year contract.
With Handre Pollard in doubt for the Boks’ end-of-year tour, Elton Jantjies could return to the team to provide specialist flyhalf cover.
Bafana playmaker Percy Tau is still not quite ready to make his long-awaited return from injury, although he is “close” to being available.
Brandon Truter is reportedly set to be fired by AmaZulu after a recent loss, which followed reports of divisions at the club.