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October 2026
October 2026
Crusaders training fight fallout: Rob Penney’s call and media ban spark concern – Gregor Paul
OPINION: The Crusaders have banned media from filming the end of training sessions.
Naas backs ex-Cheetah’s NFL dream
Springbok legend Naas Botha is encouraging a former Cheetahs kicking ace to pursue a career in the NFL. The post Naas backs ex-Cheetah’s NFL dream appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Watch: Haka standoff in NPC
Northland delivered a powerful haka in the NPC semi-final in Whangarei, with Otago advancing and refusing to budge. The post Watch: Haka standoff in NPC appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
State of the URC: Lethal SA trio reload, Lions reboot
The Stormers and Bulls again play hosts to out-of-towners from Europe while the Sharks and Lions continue their travels abroad when the URC resumes this week. The post State of the URC: Lethal SA trio reload, Lions reboot appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.
Winners & Losers: An apology to the All Blacks’ old dogs – Christopher Reive
OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst of the sporting weekend.
Northampton become first Prem side to win in this season’s Champions Cup
Northampton became the first Gallagher Prem team to win in the Investec Champions Cup this season as they earned a hard-fought 28-12 victory over Cardiff.