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Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara (pictured) will replace Leo Cullen as Leinster's head coach

Leinster name McNamara to succeed Cullen as head coach

Leinster have announced that Bordeaux-Bègles attack coach Noel McNamara will succeed Leo Cullen as the Irish province's new head coach in 2027.

Loose forward Siba Mahashe scored a try for the Lions in their United Rugby Championship clash against Glasgow at the Scotstoun Stadium

Gutsy Lions gave it their all against Glasgow, says Smith

Despite mourning the tragic passing of teammate Hyron Andrews, a resolute Lions side pushed Glasgow Warriors to the limit before falling 29-20 at Scotstoun.

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen wants to see improved play from his team in the lineouts when they face Glasgow on Friday.

Lions need cool heads in Glasgow duel, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen urges discipline and lineout precision as the team prepares to face Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium following a tough loss to Edinburgh.

Ruhan Nel of the DHL Stormers during the United Rugby Championship match between DHL Stormers and Hollywoodbets Sharks at DHL Stadium on October 10, 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa

Stormers ring the changes for Ulster clash

The Stormers have made 10 changes to their starting lineup ahead of their Vodacom United Rugby Championship clash against Ulster at DHL Stadium.


The Sharks' Ethan Hooker is challenged by Cardiff's Johan Mulder during their United Rugby Championship match at Cardiff Arms Park on October 23, in Wales

Sharks will stay grounded after Cardiff win, says Pietersen

The Sharks overcame the early loss of captain Andre Esterhuizen to secure a spirited 36-21 bonus-point victory over Cardiff at Arms Park.

Yaqeen Ahmed, of the Stormers, scores a try against Scarlets in a United Rugby Championship clash at DHL Stadium on Saturday

Stormers paid heavy price for win over Scarlets, says Dobson

The Stormers secured a 52-40 bonus-point win over Scarlets, but head coach John Dobson faces a major crisis after losing three hookers to injury during the match.

Leolin Zas of the Stormers scores a try against the Bristol Bears in a United Rugby Championship in Cape Town

Free-spirited Scarlets will test Stormers, says Snyman

The Stormers are bracing for a test of their defence as they host a running Scarlets side in their United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town Stadium.

Lions captain Francke Horn, left, and the Bulls' Willie le Roux tussle for possession during a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday

Wounded Lions must get back on feet quickly, says Van Rooyen

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen has urged his squad to quickly move past their 57-15 defeat to the Bulls and address defensive flaws as they prepare to face La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is expected to line up for the Stormers when they face the Sharks in a United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town on Saturday
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Bok stars will boost Stormers for Sharks clash, says Laker

The Stormers are set to welcome back key Springbok stars, including Damian Willemse and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, as they prepare for a high-intensity URC South African derby against the Sharks in Cape Town.

New signing Luan Giliomee is unlikely to make his debut for the Bulls against the Lions in a United Rugby Championship match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday
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Bumbling Bulls must improve handling skills, says Ackermann

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann has lamented costly handling errors and poor decision-making following his team's narrow 26-22 United Rugby Championship defeat to Munster at Thomond Park, urging immediate improvements ahead of their Jukskei…

Ethan Adams on attack for the Lions during their United Rugby Championship match against the Ospreys at Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday

Lions ready for physical battle against Bulls, says Van Rooyen

Following a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys, Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen warns his team must improve their accuracy and brace for a brutal physical clash against the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.