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Border Bulldogs head coach Dumisani Mhani has been retained for the 2027 season.
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Continuity key to Bulldogs sticking with Mhani

Despite a challenging winless run, the Border Rugby Union has retained head coach Dumisani Mhani for the 2027 season, citing squad continuity and tactical growth.

Flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester makes a sniping run for the Valke during a Currie Cup First Division match against the EP Elephants at the Central Field in Kariega
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Valke points-machine Stalmeester signs for Elephants

Highly rated Valke flyhalf Sergio Stalmeester has signed with the EP Elephants, boosting their squad ahead of their Carling Currie Cup Premier Division promotion campaign.

Cameron Hanekom, of the Bulls, on his way to scoring a try against the Lions during  a United Rugby Championship clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Mental toughness key factor in Bulls win, says Ackermann

The Bulls ran in nine tries to claim a commanding 57-15 victory over the Lions in their Jukskei derby clash, boosted by returning Springboks as they shift focus to the Investec Champions Cup.

A jubilant EP Elephants team celebrates winning the SA Shield U21 trophy after beating Griquas in the final at Otto du Plessis High School on Saturday
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Are EP's slumbering Mighty Elephants on the rise again?

After winning the SA Rugby U21 Shield, Eastern Province rugby faces the challenge of securing sponsorship to retain its rising stars and rebuild the union.

Former EP rugby stars Giepie van Zyl, Howard Robertson, Francois Anker and Marius Ferreira are active bowlers these days.

From rugby heroes to bowls players

Former Eastern Province rugby stars from the iconic Boet Erasmus Stadium era have swapped the rugby pitch for the bowling greens, bringing their competitive edge to lawn bowls across the Eastern Cape.

EP Elephants wing Owen Breda on attack against Griquas during the SA Rugby U21 Shield final at Otto du Plessis High School on Saturday
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EP's junior stars put hands up for senior selection

After clinching the SA Rugby U21 Shield title, EP U21 coach Shaun Oliver is set to meet senior mentor Allister Coetzee to recommend standout junior stars for senior squad call-ups.

A jubilant EP Elephants team celebrates winning the SA Shield U21 trophy after beating Griquas in the final at Otto du Plessis High school on Saturday
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Joy as EP Elephants crowned SA Shield U21 champs

The EP Elephants secured the SA Rugby U21 Shield championship with a thrilling 36-24 comeback victory over Griquas in Gqeberha, providing a historic boost to Eastern Cape rugby.

Stormers loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani heads for the Sharks tryline during a United Rugby Championship match in Cape Town on Saturday

Stormers on fire in compelling win over Sharks, says Dobson

Boosted by returning Springbok stars, the Stormers scored six tries in front of more than 40,000 home fans to claim an emphatic 39-22 URC bonus-point victory over the Sharks.

Gardens flyhalf Naylan Goede was a key player for his team when they advanced to the Gold Cup quarterfinals before they were beaten by College Rovers in Durban
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Rovers crush Gardens in one-sided Gold Cup quarterfinal

Gardens' Gold Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 62-0 quarterfinal loss to College Rovers in Durban, dashing their hopes of reaching the final four.

Loose forward Vernaed Welman is expected to have a key role to play for Gardens when they face College Rovers in a Gold Cup quarterfinal clash in Durban on Saturday
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Gardens must empty tank in Durban, says Johnson

Kariega rugby club Gardens are preparing to give everything on the field as they take on College Rovers in a high-stakes Gold Cup quarterfinal clash in Durban.

Versatile forward Deon Fourie during a Stormers training session at his team's High Performance Centre in Cape Town

It will be trench warfare from get-go in derby, says Fourie

Stormers forward Deon Fourie anticipates an intense, physical showdown in front of 55,000 fans as the Stormers host the Sharks in a thrilling United Rugby Championship coastal derby in Cape Town.

 Elephants flyhalf Angelo Adams scored a try in his team's SA Cup semifinal win over the Boland Kavaliers in Worcester last week
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EP's Baby Elephants can write name into history books

The EP Elephants take on Griquas in the SA Rugby U21 Shield final in Gqeberha, aiming to secure rare silverware and write their names into the history books.

Sharks captain Andre Esterhuizen is looking forward to playing in front of a capacity crowd when his team face the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday

Sharks circling Cape waters for third win, says Esterhuizen

The Sharks are aiming for a third straight victory as they prepare to battle the Stormers in a highly anticipated coastal derby in front of a sold-out Cape Town Stadium.

Gardens fullback Navan Goede makes ground for his team during their  thrilling second round Gold Cup win over Saldanha in Kariega on Saturday
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Gardens building up steam in Gold Cup, says Gans

Kariega's Gardens are building strong momentum ahead of their Pick n Pay Gold Cup quarterfinal clash against College Rovers following hard-fought victories in the opening rounds.

Diego Williams makes ground for the EP Elephants during a Mzansi Challenge match against the Boland Kavaliers at the De Wet Stadium in Despatch
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Williams leaving EP after 89 games to play for arch-rivals Border

After nine seasons and 89 appearances for the EP Elephants, veteran loose forward Diego Williams has signed with arch-rivals the Border Bulldogs ahead of the 2027 season.