Connect with us

KEO News Wire

Rugby collision or a card? the pictures that show referees don’t have a clue

Published

on

Someone needs to sort out what constitutes a high tackle and what is a rugby collision before the start of the Springboks three-match Test series against the British & Irish Lions. Right now, no referee or TMO seems to know the difference and my hope is that the Springboks and Lions series is decided by the inspiration of players and not the high tackle interpretation of match officials, writes Mark Keohane.

This inconsistency and indecision is having a massive impact on the flow of matches and the subsequent results, and please don’t let it be the defining memory of the most anticipated Test matches since the Rugby World Cup final in 2019 and since the All Blacks played the Lions in New Zealand in 2017.

That series in 2017 was decided in the last minute by the most controversial referee decision that still can’t be explained.

Every single match I watched in the past season, be it from Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand or in South Africa, has one certainty and that is the inconsistency in what constitutes a ‘rugby collision’ or a ‘high tackle’ that is now a sending off offence.

The interpretation and application has become ridiculous. Referees have now become medical doctors and mathematicians in terms of angle of impact, angle of completion of the tackle, the seriousness of the impact, force in the impact, intent in the impact and whether or not the impact will have any lasting effect.

The TMO often is guided by the referee question, but even more alarming is the referee, who has witnessed the incident, from five metres away and in real time, doesn’t back what he has seen and often relies on the TMO to give a verdict, based on repeated super slow motion visuals, from various angles.

Hell, if super slow motion is to be the determining factor, then the moment a player scores is slowed down to a frame-by-frame analysis, it looks like he or she has no control of the ball. Play it in real time, which is even slower than the pace at which it happens on the field, and you will get a very different interpretation.

Now let’s go to these rugby collisions that are being called yellow and red card offences and at worst a penalty.

Some referees opt out with the ‘extenuating circumstance’ of a player already bending the knee and ducking down and others are unrelenting that it doesn’t matter if there is any circumstance that causes the collision to be high.

Referees also are inconsistent in the application if it is a collision among the backs or in backline play and when it is close to the ruck or from a maul. I’ve seen countless neck rolls in the tackles and neck tackles every time a forward picks up and drives the ball up. Sure, the body positioning is low, but the fact remains the tackle is made above the shoulder and on the neck area.

Then I have seen the most innocuous midfield collision, where the defender hits the attacker with a leading shoulder (and arms wrapped around) on the upper chest and if replayed in the slowest of replay motions, the finish point of contact makes it look as if the defender has decapitated the attacker.

Rugby is a collision sport and common sense has to be applied.

Once again everything has come down to referee and TMO interpretation and by that human error.

When is it an illegal tackle and when is it simple rugby collison? And then we have the politically correct, out of kilter with the sport, that everything is centred around player safety.

Come on, it is a bit like limiting the speed of what an F1 driver can go or else it may lead to an accident and endanger his safety. Those individuals choose to drive fast for a living and it is the same with rugby players. They chose the profession, knowing the risks of injury.

Rugby is a collision sport. To quote former Springboks coach Heyneke Meyer, ballet is a contact sport and rugby is all about collisions. To quote former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga: ‘This isn’t tiddlywinks.’

If rugby is to be determined on the interpretation of a collision, then stop tackling and turn rugby into an exhibition of skilled touch rugby.

Zelim Nel’s forward pass video that has everybody up in arms

Analyst and SA Rugby Mag author Zelim Nel, the architect of the controversial video that asks when is a pass forward, also examined the madness of rugby interpretation of red cards. His conclusion: ‘Ref, send everyone off or keep cards in your pocket’.

I couldn’t agree more.

Check out some of the pictures below from the Heineken Cup final between Toulouse and La Rochelle that show just how inconsistent the interpretations of the match officials were.

Why wasn’t La Rochelle’s Raymond Rhule sent off for this shoulder-to-head hit on Toulouse lock Rory Arnold on Saturday? He wasn’t even penalised.

What about this shoulder hit to the head of Thomas Ramos? This was not penalised.

Or this leading elbow to the head of tighthead prop Uini Atonio? It was not penalised.

The Champions Cup final was decided after 27 minutes when La Rochelle lost centre Levani Botia to a red card for this high tackle.

As you can see from the following images, Toulouse fullback Maxime Medard drops a full foot in height in the 10ths of a second preceding the collision.

But ‘rules are rules’ and this was a tackle that started above the imaginary line between the shoulders and went up after contact – it deserved a penalty, at least, if the law is being refereed.

Early in the second half, La Rochelle’s Greg Alldritt took this shot from Toulouse centre Pita Ahki. There was no sending off.

There are 10 screen shots you could take from every match, with three of them a penalty, one a yellow card, one a red card and five not even noticed by the referee or TMO, but technically all speak to a rugby collision and the only difference in consequence is the interpretation of the match officials.

High shots should be penalties unless there is repeated infringement or there is indisputable evidence that it was a reckless foul.

My hope is that the Springboks and Lions series is decided by the inspiration of players and not the interpretation of match officials.

 

https://www.sarugbymag.co.za/refs-must-send-everyone-off-or-keep-cards-in-pocket/

 

288 Comments

288 Comments

  1. Create Account

    26th March 2023 at 1:36 pm

    Reading your article has greatly helped me, and I agree with you. But I still have some questions. Can you help me? I will pay attention to your answer. thank you.

  2. binance account creation

    13th October 2024 at 12:56 pm

    I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  3. b^onus de registro na binance

    7th December 2024 at 4:26 pm

    Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you.

  4. código de Binance

    15th June 2025 at 11:13 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.

  5. 注册

    17th October 2025 at 6:57 am

    Can you be more specific about the content of your article? After reading it, I still have some doubts. Hope you can help me.

  6. binance Registrera dig

    23rd November 2025 at 8:49 am

    I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.

  7. Francesco Rebeck

    16th December 2025 at 9:53 am

    Wonderful paintings! That is the kind of information that should be shared across the web. Disgrace on the search engines for now not positioning this put up higher! Come on over and seek advice from my website . Thank you =)

  8. fdertolmrtokev

    20th December 2025 at 1:04 pm

    I truly appreciate this post. I’ve been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thanks again

  9. free soccer streaming website

    12th January 2026 at 10:33 pm

    What i don’t understood is in fact how you’re no longer actually a lot more neatly-favored than you might be now. You are very intelligent. You understand therefore significantly in terms of this subject, produced me personally imagine it from a lot of various angles. Its like men and women aren’t involved except it¦s something to do with Girl gaga! Your personal stuffs nice. Always deal with it up!

  10. Auditar Google Tag Manager

    13th January 2026 at 4:43 pm

    I needed to write you the little bit of word so as to thank you again for your personal superb suggestions you’ve shown on this site. It was certainly extremely open-handed of you to convey unhampered precisely what a number of us would’ve marketed for an electronic book to get some cash on their own, most importantly considering the fact that you could have tried it if you decided. The suggestions as well served like the great way to understand that someone else have similar passion similar to mine to grasp way more with regard to this matter. Certainly there are millions of more enjoyable sessions ahead for individuals that check out your blog post.

  11. Experiencias creativas

    13th January 2026 at 5:43 pm

    It is in point of fact a great and useful piece of info. I am satisfied that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  12. manutenção técnica ar condicionado

    14th January 2026 at 1:26 pm

    so much great information on here, : D.

  13. battery shop near me

    14th January 2026 at 7:02 pm

    Pretty great post. I simply stumbled upon your weblog and wished to mention that I’ve truly enjoyed browsing your weblog posts. After all I will be subscribing for your feed and I’m hoping you write once more soon!

  14. sports car rental Malaysia

    14th January 2026 at 10:20 pm

    I consider something truly interesting about your web site so I bookmarked.

  15. Automotive College in Malaysia

    15th January 2026 at 7:59 am

    hello!,I really like your writing very so much! proportion we keep in touch extra about your article on AOL? I require an expert on this area to resolve my problem. May be that is you! Looking forward to look you.

  16. gullybet slots

    15th January 2026 at 8:38 am

    What i don’t realize is actually how you’re not really much more well-liked than you may be right now. You are very intelligent. You realize therefore significantly relating to this subject, produced me personally consider it from a lot of varied angles. Its like women and men aren’t fascinated unless it’s one thing to accomplish with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs great. Always maintain it up!

  17. tlovertonet

    15th January 2026 at 10:16 am

    of course like your web-site however you have to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I in finding it very bothersome to tell the truth on the other hand I will certainly come back again.

  18. Cash BuyBack Harga

    15th January 2026 at 10:16 am

    What i don’t understood is actually how you’re not really a lot more well-liked than you may be right now. You are so intelligent. You understand thus considerably relating to this subject, made me in my opinion believe it from numerous various angles. Its like men and women aren’t fascinated except it?¦s something to do with Girl gaga! Your own stuffs great. At all times care for it up!

  19. klia limousine

    15th January 2026 at 1:55 pm

    Great wordpress blog here.. It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care

  20. kilat333

    16th January 2026 at 10:52 am

    You are my breathing in, I have few blogs and very sporadically run out from brand :). “Analyzing humor is like dissecting a frog. Few people are interested and the frog dies of it.” by E. B. White.

  21. kilat333

    16th January 2026 at 1:05 pm

    I really appreciate this post. I have been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thx again

  22. play búzios online

    17th January 2026 at 12:19 am

    Glad to be one of many visitants on this awing internet site : D.

  23. miototo

    17th January 2026 at 9:03 am

    I am always searching online for tips that can aid me. Thx!

  24. dkwin login

    17th January 2026 at 6:22 pm

    I appreciate, cause I found exactly what I was looking for. You’ve ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  25. dkwin

    17th January 2026 at 6:38 pm

    I really like your writing style, good info , regards for putting up : D.

  26. herpafend review

    18th January 2026 at 5:02 am

    I think this is one of the such a lot important information for me. And i am happy studying your article. But should statement on few common issues, The site style is perfect, the articles is actually nice : D. Good process, cheers

  27. kerassentials

    18th January 2026 at 9:27 am

    There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.

  28. gelatin trick recipe

    18th January 2026 at 12:14 pm

    I will right away clutch your rss feed as I can not in finding your e-mail subscription hyperlink or e-newsletter service. Do you have any? Please allow me recognize in order that I may just subscribe. Thanks.

  29. gelatin trick recipe

    18th January 2026 at 5:09 pm

    This is the suitable weblog for anyone who wants to search out out about this topic. You realize a lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that I truly would want…HaHa). You undoubtedly put a new spin on a subject thats been written about for years. Nice stuff, simply great!

  30. kilat333

    18th January 2026 at 6:06 pm

    Hiya, I’m really glad I have found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossips and web and this is really annoying. A good web site with interesting content, this is what I need. Thank you for keeping this website, I will be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Cant find it.

  31. gelatin trick

    18th January 2026 at 7:57 pm

    You should take part in a contest for one of the best blogs on the web. I will recommend this site!

  32. royal138

    19th January 2026 at 3:36 am

    Real fantastic info can be found on site. “I am not merry but I do beguile The thing I am, by seeming otherwise.” by William Shakespeare.

  33. gelatin trick

    19th January 2026 at 7:09 am

    F*ckin’ remarkable issues here. I’m very happy to see your post. Thank you so much and i am looking ahead to contact you. Will you kindly drop me a e-mail?

  34. kilat333 link

    19th January 2026 at 1:15 pm

    I have been browsing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  35. daftar susterslot

    19th January 2026 at 8:42 pm

    I think that is one of the such a lot vital info for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But want to observation on some general issues, The web site taste is wonderful, the articles is really excellent : D. Good process, cheers

  36. lgopro99

    19th January 2026 at 10:40 pm

    Thanks for another magnificent post. Where else may just anyone get that type of info in such an ideal manner of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I am at the search for such info.

  37. lgopro99

    20th January 2026 at 12:56 am

    Whats up this is kinda of off topic but I was wondering if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding expertise so I wanted to get advice from someone with experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  38. agen togel online

    20th January 2026 at 2:16 am

    I like what you guys tend to be up too. This kind of clever work and exposure! Keep up the fantastic works guys I’ve you guys to blogroll.

  39. IDE

    20th January 2026 at 4:09 am

    Wow! Thank you! I constantly needed to write on my site something like that. Can I include a part of your post to my website?

  40. lgopro99

    20th January 2026 at 4:58 am

    Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive learn anything like this before. So nice to find anyone with some original ideas on this subject. realy thank you for beginning this up. this web site is something that is wanted on the web, someone with slightly originality. helpful job for bringing something new to the web!

  41. servicios activación de marca

    20th January 2026 at 5:42 am

    F*ckin’ awesome things here. I’m very glad to see your article. Thanks a lot and i am looking forward to contact you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

  42. top up royal dream

    20th January 2026 at 9:41 am

    As soon as I detected this internet site I went on reddit to share some of the love with them.

  43. royal138

    20th January 2026 at 6:33 pm

    I very happy to find this site on bing, just what I was searching for : D also saved to fav.

  44. citrus burn

    21st January 2026 at 11:24 am

    Oh my goodness! an incredible article dude. Thanks Nevertheless I’m experiencing subject with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anybody getting equivalent rss downside? Anybody who knows kindly respond. Thnkx

  45. zaborna torilon

    21st January 2026 at 12:25 pm

    You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be really something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and extremely broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!

  46. citrus burn

    21st January 2026 at 2:57 pm

    Have you ever thought about creating an e-book or guest authoring on other blogs? I have a blog centered on the same information you discuss and would love to have you share some stories/information. I know my visitors would enjoy your work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e-mail.

  47. optivell review

    21st January 2026 at 7:25 pm

    Have you ever considered about adding a little bit more than just your articles? I mean, what you say is valuable and all. Nevertheless just imagine if you added some great pictures or video clips to give your posts more, “pop”! Your content is excellent but with images and videos, this site could undeniably be one of the most beneficial in its niche. Awesome blog!

  48. optivell

    21st January 2026 at 11:31 pm

    I precisely had to thank you very much yet again. I do not know the things I would have tried without the type of tricks documented by you relating to this problem. Entirely was an absolute terrifying setting for me, nevertheless taking note of this professional tactic you managed the issue made me to jump for joy. Extremely grateful for your advice and even hope you comprehend what an amazing job you are carrying out instructing people thru your web site. I’m certain you have never met any of us.

  49. best electric shaver

    22nd January 2026 at 11:55 am

    I have been absent for a while, but now I remember why I used to love this blog. Thank you, I?¦ll try and check back more often. How frequently you update your site?

  50. forzen berry protocol

    22nd January 2026 at 2:51 pm

    I really like your writing style, fantastic info , appreciate it for putting up : D.

  51. fizzclean toilet cleaning foam

    22nd January 2026 at 10:39 pm

    I like this internet site because so much utile material on here : D.

  52. เว็บสล็อต

    23rd January 2026 at 4:45 am

    Thanks a lot for sharing this with all of us you actually know what you’re talking about! Bookmarked. Please also visit my web site =). We could have a link exchange agreement between us!

  53. flixy tv stick

    23rd January 2026 at 4:56 am

    Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  54. flixy tv stick review

    23rd January 2026 at 9:48 am

    I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your site. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Excellent work!

  55. nuroclean review

    23rd January 2026 at 5:59 pm

    Hello, i think that i saw you visited my weblog so i came to “return the favor”.I am trying to find things to improve my website!I suppose its ok to use a few of your ideas!!

  56. coroa fúnebre balneário camboriú

    23rd January 2026 at 9:28 pm

    I besides believe hence, perfectly indited post! .

  57. wellaheat heated socks

    23rd January 2026 at 10:39 pm

    Thank you for sharing excellent informations. Your web site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you have on this web site. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the info I already searched all over the place and simply couldn’t come across. What an ideal web site.

  58. lk21

    24th January 2026 at 1:31 am

    You can certainly see your enthusiasm in the work you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  59. Avaliação de joias no Rio de Janeiro

    24th January 2026 at 12:24 pm

    so much good information on here, : D.

  60. wuffy review

    24th January 2026 at 1:43 pm

    I have recently started a blog, the information you offer on this site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  61. iblbet login

    24th January 2026 at 2:22 pm

    It¦s truly a nice and useful piece of info. I am happy that you just shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  62. wuffy review

    24th January 2026 at 7:14 pm

    Thank you for any other informative website. The place else may just I am getting that type of information written in such a perfect method? I’ve a venture that I’m simply now operating on, and I have been on the glance out for such information.

  63. iblbet login

    24th January 2026 at 7:28 pm

    I am impressed with this site, rattling I am a fan.

  64. kilat333

    24th January 2026 at 10:01 pm

    I don’t even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I do not know who you are but definitely you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already 😉 Cheers!

  65. kilat333

    25th January 2026 at 3:22 am

    My coder is trying to convince me to move to .net from PHP. I have always disliked the idea because of the costs. But he’s tryiong none the less. I’ve been using Movable-type on various websites for about a year and am anxious about switching to another platform. I have heard great things about blogengine.net. Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress content into it? Any kind of help would be really appreciated!

  66. the brain song review

    25th January 2026 at 4:47 pm

    I?¦ve been exploring for a little bit for any high quality articles or weblog posts on this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I finally stumbled upon this website. Reading this information So i am satisfied to show that I have a very good uncanny feeling I discovered exactly what I needed. I most unquestionably will make certain to do not fail to remember this site and give it a look on a constant basis.

  67. kilat333

    25th January 2026 at 7:45 pm

    Howdy are using WordPress for your blog platform? I’m new to the blog world but I’m trying to get started and create my own. Do you need any html coding knowledge to make your own blog? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  68. lotto champ review

    25th January 2026 at 8:27 pm

    Good post. I be taught one thing more challenging on different blogs everyday. It will always be stimulating to read content material from other writers and follow a little bit one thing from their store. I’d prefer to use some with the content on my blog whether or not you don’t mind. Natually I’ll provide you with a hyperlink in your internet blog. Thanks for sharing.

  69. men balance pro

    25th January 2026 at 10:49 pm

    Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog!

  70. 7iwin

    26th January 2026 at 3:02 am

    Hello my friend! I want to say that this article is awesome, great written and come with approximately all significant infos. I’d like to peer more posts like this.

  71. boostaro review

    26th January 2026 at 4:33 am

    I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz reply as I’m looking to design my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. many thanks

  72. slimburn drops

    26th January 2026 at 7:51 am

    Hello.This post was really fascinating, particularly since I was looking for thoughts on this matter last Saturday.

  73. robot catalog api

    26th January 2026 at 12:19 pm

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a article writer for your weblog. You have some really great posts and I feel I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d love to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please send me an email if interested. Thank you!

  74. optivell review

    26th January 2026 at 12:41 pm

    I believe this website contains very wonderful pent content material blog posts.

  75. bariatric gelatin trick

    26th January 2026 at 3:30 pm

    Thanks for another magnificent article. The place else may anyone get that type of info in such a perfect way of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I am at the look for such information.

  76. gelatin trick

    26th January 2026 at 7:30 pm

    Hi there, You have done a fantastic job. I will definitely digg it and individually suggest to my friends. I am confident they will be benefited from this web site.

  77. kilat333

    27th January 2026 at 12:34 am

    Thanks for sharing excellent informations. Your web-site is very cool. I’m impressed by the details that you’ve on this site. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the information I already searched everywhere and just couldn’t come across. What a perfect web-site.

  78. gelatin trick

    27th January 2026 at 12:50 am

    I am really impressed with your writing skills as well as with the layout on your weblog. Is this a paid theme or did you customize it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one these days..

  79. bandar slot

    27th January 2026 at 9:15 am

    Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  80. iptv smarters pro assinar

    27th January 2026 at 6:50 pm

    This web site is known as a stroll-by for all of the information you wished about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse here, and also you’ll positively uncover it.

  81. iptv

    27th January 2026 at 8:17 pm

    I really value your piece of work, Great post.

  82. cara jualan online di facebook bagi pemula

    28th January 2026 at 1:21 am

    Thank you for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do some research on this. We got a grab a book from our area library but I think I learned more from this post. I’m very glad to see such wonderful info being shared freely out there.

  83. royal138 pengacara

    28th January 2026 at 2:58 am

    Yeah bookmaking this wasn’t a bad conclusion great post! .

  84. luxury jewelry manufacturer

    28th January 2026 at 10:00 am

    Very interesting information!Perfect just what I was looking for! “If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do matters.” by Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis.

  85. Chinese green tea

    28th January 2026 at 2:18 pm

    You are my inspiration , I possess few blogs and occasionally run out from to post .

  86. david hoffmeister wikipedia

    29th January 2026 at 9:04 am

    naturally like your web-site however you have to test the spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to inform the truth however I’ll certainly come back again.

  87. technology

    29th January 2026 at 12:54 pm

    Super-Duper site! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking your feeds also.

  88. free ai resume builder

    30th January 2026 at 2:01 am

    excellent publish, very informative. I’m wondering why the other experts of this sector do not realize this. You must proceed your writing. I am sure, you have a great readers’ base already!

  89. cheap flights to portland

    30th January 2026 at 5:42 am

    USA Flights 24 — search engine helps you compare prices from hundreds of airlines and travel sites in seconds — so you can find cheap flights fast. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a cross-country adventure, or an international vacation, we make it easy to fly for less.

  90. bariatric gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 10:33 am

    I really like your writing style, excellent info, appreciate it for posting :D. “I hate mankind, for I think myself one of the best of them, and I know how bad I am.” by Joseph Baretti.

  91. is fire stick free

    30th January 2026 at 1:25 pm

    I discovered your blog site on google and check a few of your early posts. Continue to keep up the very good operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN News Reader. Seeking forward to reading more from you later on!…

  92. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 4:20 pm

    I’d have to examine with you here. Which is not one thing I usually do! I take pleasure in reading a post that may make folks think. Additionally, thanks for permitting me to comment!

  93. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 6:37 pm

    Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive learn something like this before. So good to find anyone with some original ideas on this subject. realy thanks for beginning this up. this website is something that is needed on the web, someone with just a little originality. useful job for bringing something new to the internet!

  94. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 9:16 pm

    This internet site is my aspiration, really superb style and design and perfect written content.

  95. ghdrol

    31st January 2026 at 10:26 pm

    This really answered my problem, thank you!

  96. slot gacor hari ini

    1st February 2026 at 5:08 am

    Great post! We will be linking to this great article on our site.

    Keep up the good writing.

  97. slot gacor

    1st February 2026 at 4:27 pm

    You ought to be a part of a contest for one of the most useful blogs online.

    I will recommend this blog!

  98. gullybet deposit bonus

    2nd February 2026 at 5:29 am

    I’m typically to blogging and i actually respect your content. The article has really peaks my interest. I’m going to bookmark your web site and maintain checking for brand new information.

  99. ethical hacking training programs

    2nd February 2026 at 8:19 am

    I was just seeking this info for some time. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your web site. I wonder what’s the lack of Google strategy that don’t rank this type of informative sites in top of the list. Generally the top websites are full of garbage.

  100. ethical hackers vs black-hat hackers

    2nd February 2026 at 11:54 am

    I like what you guys are up also. Such clever work and reporting! Keep up the excellent works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it’ll improve the value of my site 🙂

  101. ethical hacking tools

    2nd February 2026 at 4:19 pm

    You can definitely see your expertise in the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers like you who are not afraid to say how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  102. top up royal dream

    2nd February 2026 at 6:28 pm

    I’m still learning from you, as I’m making my way to the top as well. I definitely enjoy reading everything that is written on your blog.Keep the tips coming. I liked it!

  103. ethical hacking certifications

    2nd February 2026 at 10:13 pm

    Excellent site. Lots of useful info here. I am sending it to several pals ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thank you in your sweat!

  104. ethical hackers for hire

    3rd February 2026 at 12:23 am

    Wow! Thank you! I continuously needed to write on my site something like that. Can I include a fragment of your post to my site?

  105. pcxwin

    4th February 2026 at 7:13 am

    Dead composed content, regards for selective information.

  106. david hoffmeister

    4th February 2026 at 10:08 am

    Good day! I know this is kind of off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website? I’m getting tired of WordPress because I’ve had issues with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  107. what is the best probiotic

    4th February 2026 at 5:26 pm

    I am often to blogging and i really appreciate your content. The article has really peaks my interest. I am going to bookmark your site and keep checking for new information.

  108. flixy tv

    4th February 2026 at 8:06 pm

    Thank you for sharing with us, I believe this website really stands out : D.

  109. vigor long review

    4th February 2026 at 10:09 pm

    Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the net. Shame on Google for not positioning this post higher! Come on over and visit my website . Thanks =)

  110. slot depo 5k qris

    5th February 2026 at 12:24 am

    It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d most certainly donate to this brilliant blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to new updates and will share this blog with my Facebook group. Talk soon!

  111. tesla begagnad

    5th February 2026 at 4:33 am

    whoah this blog is fantastic i love reading your posts. Keep up the good work! You know, many people are hunting around for this info, you can aid them greatly.

  112. vigorlong review

    5th February 2026 at 5:25 am

    excellent points altogether, you just gained a new reader. What would you suggest about your post that you made a few days ago? Any positive?

  113. boostaro reviews

    5th February 2026 at 4:06 pm

    I believe this is one of the such a lot significant info for me. And i am glad reading your article. However want to remark on some normal things, The site taste is perfect, the articles is in point of fact nice : D. Excellent activity, cheers

  114. boostaro

    5th February 2026 at 7:22 pm

    I appreciate, cause I found just what I was looking for. You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  115. vigor long

    6th February 2026 at 2:30 am

    Hi my family member! I wish to say that this article is amazing, nice written and include approximately all important infos. I?¦d like to see more posts like this .

  116. พิธี แต่งงาน

    6th February 2026 at 4:49 am

    Wow! This can be one particular of the most beneficial blogs We’ve ever arrive across on this subject. Actually Magnificent. I am also an expert in this topic so I can understand your hard work.

  117. Very well written story. It will be useful to everyone who employess it, as well as me. Keep doing what you are doing – can’r wait to read more posts.

  118. Preparatório Ministério Público PR 2025

    6th February 2026 at 3:09 pm

    Howdy! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok. I’m definitely enjoying your blog and look forward to new posts.

  119. Concurso TJ ES 2025

    6th February 2026 at 5:30 pm

    I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an nervousness over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.

  120. Promotor de Justiça Damásio 2025

    7th February 2026 at 2:47 am

    Good info. Lucky me I reach on your website by accident, I bookmarked it.

  121. Concurso DOCAS CE 2025

    7th February 2026 at 6:08 am

    Normally I don’t learn article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to take a look at and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thanks, quite great post.

  122. Promotor de Justiça Damásio 2025

    7th February 2026 at 8:38 am

    I’m really loving the theme/design of your web site. Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility problems? A couple of my blog readers have complained about my website not working correctly in Explorer but looks great in Chrome. Do you have any suggestions to help fix this problem?

  123. circulation 意味

    7th February 2026 at 2:17 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good. https://accounts.binance.info/ru-UA/register-person?ref=JVDCDCK4

  124. indo cair

    7th February 2026 at 2:25 pm

    I respect your work, thankyou for all the great posts.

  125. gartenpool

    7th February 2026 at 7:35 pm

    F*ckin’ awesome things here. I am very glad to see your post. Thanks a lot and i’m looking forward to contact you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

  126. seoul massage

    7th February 2026 at 10:07 pm

    I adore foregathering useful information , this post has got me even more info! .

  127. unbranded smoking accessories

    8th February 2026 at 1:55 am

    It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d certainly donate to this fantastic blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for bookmarking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to fresh updates and will share this website with my Facebook group. Talk soon!

  128. fdertolmrtokev

    8th February 2026 at 8:46 pm

    certainly like your website however you have to take a look at the spelling on several of your posts. Many of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth on the other hand I will definitely come back again.

  129. http://futbolfemeninoboliviano.com/

    9th February 2026 at 6:40 am

    There is visibly a lot to realize about this. I think you made various good points in features also.

  130. linetogel

    9th February 2026 at 2:58 pm

    I have been exploring for a bit for any high quality articles or weblog posts on this kind of area . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this website. Reading this info So i?¦m happy to exhibit that I have an incredibly just right uncanny feeling I came upon exactly what I needed. I most surely will make certain to do not forget this site and give it a glance on a continuing basis.

  131. assinar iptv

    10th February 2026 at 9:42 am

    I really appreciate this post. I have been looking all over for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You have made my day! Thank you again

  132. 강남도파민

    10th February 2026 at 2:49 pm

    I gotta bookmark this website it seems invaluable invaluable

  133. bingo plus

    10th February 2026 at 5:05 pm

    bingoplus is a commonly used keyword variant referring to the Bingo Plus platform and its related services.

  134. ibo player ativação

    10th February 2026 at 9:27 pm

    I like the valuable information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and check again here regularly. I’m quite sure I will learn plenty of new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!

  135. situs gacor

    11th February 2026 at 4:09 am

    This is really interesting, You’re a very skilled blogger. I have joined your rss feed and look forward to seeking more of your excellent post. Also, I have shared your web site in my social networks!

  136. homestay idukki

    11th February 2026 at 4:34 am

    Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  137. AI dating

    11th February 2026 at 6:27 am

    Wow that was odd. I just wrote an extremely long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t appear. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  138. 갤럭시가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 8:57 am

    Hello There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will certainly comeback.

  139. 강남 좋아요 쩜오

    11th February 2026 at 2:10 pm

    This blog is definitely rather handy since I’m at the moment creating an internet floral website – although I am only starting out therefore it’s really fairly small, nothing like this site. Can link to a few of the posts here as they are quite. Thanks much. Zoey Olsen

  140. rateios concursos

    11th February 2026 at 7:13 pm

    obviously like your website however you need to take a look at the spelling on quite a few of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling problems and I to find it very troublesome to inform the truth on the other hand I’ll surely come again again.

  141. gelatin trick

    11th February 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Very interesting info!Perfect just what I was searching for!

  142. 송파가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 11:26 pm

    Hello.This article was really motivating, particularly because I was looking for thoughts on this topic last Tuesday.

  143. psiquiatra bh

    12th February 2026 at 5:38 am

    I couldn’t resist commenting

  144. 강남가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 11:03 am

    What i do not understood is in fact how you’re not really a lot more smartly-favored than you may be right now. You’re very intelligent. You realize thus significantly with regards to this topic, produced me individually consider it from numerous varied angles. Its like men and women are not fascinated except it is one thing to do with Woman gaga! Your personal stuffs nice. At all times care for it up!

  145. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 3:02 pm

    of course like your web-site however you need to take a look at the spelling on several of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I in finding it very troublesome to tell the reality then again I’ll surely come again again.

  146. 선릉가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 3:10 pm

    Excellent website. Lots of helpful info here. I¦m sending it to some buddies ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thanks in your effort!

  147. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 5:32 pm

    I am really inspired together with your writing abilities and also with the format to your blog. Is that this a paid topic or did you customize it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice high quality writing, it’s uncommon to look a great weblog like this one today..

  148. 송파가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 7:26 pm

    Can I just say what a relief to find someone who actually knows what theyre talking about on the internet. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More people need to read this and understand this side of the story. I cant believe youre not more popular because you definitely have the gift.

  149. Leslie Blumer

    12th February 2026 at 8:34 pm

    I am not certain where you are getting your information, however good topic. I needs to spend a while finding out much more or working out more. Thank you for excellent information I was on the lookout for this information for my mission.

  150. boostaro

    13th February 2026 at 3:07 am

    I discovered your blog site on google and verify a couple of of your early posts. Proceed to keep up the superb operate. I just additional up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. Looking for forward to studying more from you afterward!…

  151. atom108 login

    13th February 2026 at 10:36 am

    Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive learn anything like this before. So nice to seek out anyone with some authentic ideas on this subject. realy thanks for beginning this up. this website is something that’s wanted on the internet, someone with a little bit originality. useful job for bringing something new to the internet!

  152. david hoffmeister

    13th February 2026 at 12:18 pm

    Thanks for another informative website. Where else could I get that type of info written in such an ideal way? I’ve a project that I am just now working on, and I’ve been on the look out for such information.

  153. farmacia a domicilio tijuana

    13th February 2026 at 3:21 pm

    It¦s really a nice and helpful piece of information. I¦m glad that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  154. 제주가라오케

    14th February 2026 at 12:01 pm

    I adore forgathering utile information , this post has got me even more info! .

  155. Curso Reta Final Dedicacao Delta 2025

    14th February 2026 at 1:51 pm

    Wow! Thank you! I permanently wanted to write on my site something like that. Can I include a portion of your post to my blog?

  156. Preparatório Polícia Civil BA 2025

    14th February 2026 at 8:23 pm

    I conceive this website has very superb composed content posts.

  157. Curso Pós-Edital AlfaCon 2025

    15th February 2026 at 5:07 am

    Just wish to say your article is as surprising. The clarity in your post is simply great and i could assume you’re an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to grab your RSS feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the enjoyable work.

  158. Preparatório Processos Organizacionais 2025

    15th February 2026 at 7:19 am

    Hello. impressive job. I did not imagine this. This is a splendid story. Thanks!

  159. kucing apk

    15th February 2026 at 10:46 am

    I was very pleased to find this web-site.I wanted to thanks for your time for this wonderful read!! I definitely enjoying every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to check out new stuff you blog post.

  160. linetogel apk

    15th February 2026 at 11:40 am

    Hello! I’ve been reading your blog for a long time now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Kingwood Tx! Just wanted to mention keep up the great work!

  161. rajapola

    15th February 2026 at 10:23 pm

    Hello my loved one! I want to say that this post is awesome, great written and include almost all important infos. I’d like to see extra posts like this .

  162. slot mahjong

    16th February 2026 at 2:33 am

    You can definitely see your enthusiasm within the work you write. The arena hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.

  163. iptv

    16th February 2026 at 6:28 am

    Very interesting details you have mentioned, appreciate it for putting up.

  164. toto

    16th February 2026 at 10:20 pm

    Great site! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am bookmarking your feeds also.

  165. tlover tonet

    18th February 2026 at 9:54 pm

    Keep up the superb work, I read few blog posts on this web site and I believe that your weblog is very interesting and has got sets of good information.

  166. gelatin trick

    19th February 2026 at 10:09 am

    Thank you, I have just been looking for info about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I have discovered so far. But, what about the bottom line? Are you sure about the source?

  167. gelatin trick

    19th February 2026 at 11:37 am

    I’d always want to be update on new content on this site, saved to fav! .

  168. situs slot

    19th February 2026 at 8:31 pm

    Some really fantastic work on behalf of the owner of this web site, dead great articles.

  169. slot online resmi

    19th February 2026 at 11:20 pm

    I have been examinating out a few of your stories and i must say nice stuff. I will definitely bookmark your blog.

  170. slot online resmi

    19th February 2026 at 11:49 pm

    It’s actually a great and useful piece of info. I am happy that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  171. mantap555 slot gacor

    20th February 2026 at 3:33 am

    Hey very nice blog!! Man .. Beautiful .. Wonderful .. I will bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionally…I am satisfied to seek out a lot of useful information here in the publish, we want develop more techniques on this regard, thanks for sharing.

  172. bandar toto macau

    20th February 2026 at 5:37 am

    There is noticeably a bundle to know about this. I assume you made certain nice points in features also.

  173. toto macau

    20th February 2026 at 5:55 am

    After research a number of of the weblog posts on your web site now, and I truly like your approach of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark web site list and shall be checking again soon. Pls check out my website online as effectively and let me know what you think.

  174. top up royal dream

    20th February 2026 at 8:22 am

    Hey, you used to write excellent, but the last several posts have been kinda boringK I miss your super writings. Past several posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!

  175. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 11:18 am

    great points altogether, you just won a new reader. What might you recommend about your post that you just made some days in the past? Any certain?

  176. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 12:18 pm

    certainly like your website but you need to check the spelling on quite a few of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling issues and I in finding it very bothersome to inform the truth nevertheless I’ll certainly come back again.

  177. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 12:34 pm

    It’s actually a great and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  178. ice gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 9:34 pm

    This blog is definitely rather handy since I’m at the moment creating an internet floral website – although I am only starting out therefore it’s really fairly small, nothing like this site. Can link to a few of the posts here as they are quite. Thanks much. Zoey Olsen

  179. https://odougkp.ru/obzor-kazino-sol/

    20th February 2026 at 10:48 pm

    I consider something genuinely interesting about your web blog so I bookmarked.

  180. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 11:20 pm

    hey there and thank you for your information – I’ve certainly picked up anything new from right here. I did however expertise a few technical points using this web site, since I experienced to reload the site a lot of times previous to I could get it to load properly. I had been wondering if your web hosting is OK? Not that I’m complaining, but slow loading instances times will sometimes affect your placement in google and can damage your high quality score if ads and marketing with Adwords. Well I am adding this RSS to my e-mail and can look out for a lot more of your respective intriguing content. Ensure that you update this again very soon..

  181. gelatin trick

    21st February 2026 at 2:21 am

    hey there and thank you for your info – I have definitely picked up anything new from right here. I did however expertise several technical points using this web site, since I experienced to reload the website many times previous to I could get it to load correctly. I had been wondering if your web host is OK? Not that I am complaining, but slow loading instances times will very frequently affect your placement in google and can damage your high quality score if advertising and marketing with Adwords. Well I am adding this RSS to my e-mail and can look out for much more of your respective intriguing content. Make sure you update this again soon..

  182. situs slot

    22nd February 2026 at 11:58 am

    I am always thought about this, regards for putting up.

  183. orange peel trick recipe

    23rd February 2026 at 9:14 am

    Hey! I just wish to give a huge thumbs up for the great information you could have here on this post. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon.

  184. pink gelatin trick

    23rd February 2026 at 12:03 pm

    It’s really a cool and helpful piece of info. I am glad that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  185. gelatin trick recipe

    23rd February 2026 at 4:18 pm

    Some truly great posts on this site, appreciate it for contribution.

  186. gelatin trick

    24th February 2026 at 12:10 am

    Woh I enjoy your content, saved to bookmarks! .

  187. iblbet

    24th February 2026 at 12:46 am

    Thank you for sharing excellent informations. Your site is so cool. I am impressed by the details that you’ve on this website. It reveals how nicely you understand this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for extra articles. You, my friend, ROCK! I found just the information I already searched everywhere and simply could not come across. What a great web-site.

  188. seltoto situs

    24th February 2026 at 3:06 am

    I’m no longer positive where you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or figuring out more. Thank you for excellent information I was on the lookout for this info for my mission.

  189. gelatin trick

    24th February 2026 at 4:26 am

    I believe this website contains very superb composed content material articles.

  190. زيادة وبيع وشراء متابعين

    25th February 2026 at 4:34 am

    After study a few of the blog posts on your website now, and I truly like your way of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.

  191. betspin138

    26th February 2026 at 2:27 am

    Thanks for the good writeup. It in truth used to be a leisure account it. Look complicated to far delivered agreeable from you! However, how could we keep in touch?

  192. alquiler de moto en ibiza

    26th February 2026 at 12:50 pm

    Its like you learn my mind! You appear to grasp so much approximately this, like you wrote the e-book in it or something. I think that you simply could do with a few to drive the message house a little bit, however instead of that, this is fantastic blog. A fantastic read. I will definitely be back.

  193. ayuda PFC arquitectura

    26th February 2026 at 8:47 pm

    You can certainly see your expertise within the work you write. The world hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. At all times follow your heart.

  194. situs slot

    27th February 2026 at 10:43 am

    It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d certainly donate to this excellent blog! I guess for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to fresh updates and will talk about this website with my Facebook group. Chat soon!

  195. ghdrol funciona

    27th February 2026 at 11:50 am

    I’ll right away clutch your rss feed as I can’t in finding your e-mail subscription link or e-newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Kindly permit me recognize in order that I may subscribe. Thanks.

  196. bandar slot

    27th February 2026 at 12:47 pm

    Hi , I do believe this is an excellent blog. I stumbled upon it on Yahoo , i will come back once again. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and help other people.

  197. gelatin trick recipe

    27th February 2026 at 6:32 pm

    I have not checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are good quality so I guess I will add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  198. fren88

    27th February 2026 at 10:28 pm

    My brother suggested I would possibly like this web site. He used to be totally right. This put up truly made my day. You cann’t believe just how a lot time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  199. daftar susterslot

    28th February 2026 at 12:45 am

    Whats up very nice web site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your site and take the feeds additionally?KI am satisfied to find numerous helpful information here in the publish, we need work out extra strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  200. diamond painting frühling

    28th February 2026 at 2:28 am

    of course like your website but you need to test the spelling on several of your posts. A number of them are rife with spelling problems and I find it very troublesome to inform the reality however I will surely come back again.

  201. soulmate sketch

    28th February 2026 at 3:13 am

    I rattling thankful to find this internet site on bing, just what I was searching for : D as well saved to my bookmarks.

  202. fren 88

    28th February 2026 at 3:37 am

    It’s actually a nice and helpful piece of info. I am glad that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  203. burnslim

    28th February 2026 at 6:36 am

    Wow, incredible blog layout! How lengthy have you been running a blog for? you made running a blog look easy. The full look of your website is magnificent, let alone the content!

  204. streamate camilagonzalezz

    28th February 2026 at 6:22 pm

    I besides think thence, perfectly pent post! .

  205. situs game favorit pengguna

    1st March 2026 at 2:17 pm

    You could certainly see your expertise within the work you write. The sector hopes for even more passionate writers such as you who aren’t afraid to mention how they believe. Always go after your heart.

  206. slot 1000

    1st March 2026 at 4:23 pm

    An fascinating dialogue is price comment. I feel that you should write more on this subject, it may not be a taboo topic but usually individuals are not sufficient to talk on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  207. slot gacor

    3rd March 2026 at 10:42 am

    I think other website proprietors should take this site as an model, very clean and wonderful user pleasant style and design.

  208. hire a hacker for facebook

    3rd March 2026 at 6:54 pm

    Some really nice and useful info on this internet site, besides I conceive the layout has got good features.

  209. lista iptv atualizada

    3rd March 2026 at 7:43 pm

    Hello just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your content seem to be running off the screen in Safari. I’m not sure if this is a format issue or something to do with internet browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know. The design look great though! Hope you get the problem resolved soon. Thanks

  210. pink gelatin trick

    3rd March 2026 at 7:44 pm

    There’s noticeably a bundle to learn about this. I assume you made sure nice factors in features also.

  211. arialief

    4th March 2026 at 12:16 am

    After study just a few of the blog posts in your website now, and I really like your approach of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website checklist and will be checking back soon. Pls take a look at my site as nicely and let me know what you think.

  212. soulmate sketch

    4th March 2026 at 6:15 am

    I have recently started a web site, the info you offer on this web site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  213. prodentim

    4th March 2026 at 8:09 am

    Hiya, I’m really glad I have found this information. Nowadays bloggers publish only about gossips and net and this is really annoying. A good web site with exciting content, this is what I need. Thanks for keeping this website, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  214. citrus burn review

    4th March 2026 at 7:09 pm

    Pretty component to content. I simply stumbled upon your web site and in accession capital to say that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your augment or even I fulfillment you access consistently quickly.

  215. arialief

    5th March 2026 at 3:25 am

    Hi there! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could locate a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having trouble finding one? Thanks a lot!

  216. pink salt trick for weight loss

    5th March 2026 at 10:28 am

    Today, while I was at work, my sister stole my iphone and tested to see if it can survive a forty foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is totally off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  217. soulmate sketch

    5th March 2026 at 11:48 am

    I am now not sure where you’re getting your info, but great topic. I must spend some time learning much more or understanding more. Thanks for magnificent information I was in search of this information for my mission.

  218. jamb cbt practice

    5th March 2026 at 5:39 pm

    It is actually a nice and useful piece of information. I am satisfied that you shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thank you for sharing.

  219. dubai wealth secret reviews

    5th March 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a writer for your blog. You have some really good articles and I think I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d really like to write some material for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please blast me an email if interested. Many thanks!

  220. floricultura online Camboriú

    5th March 2026 at 10:42 pm

    Thanks for any other informative blog. Where else may I get that type of info written in such a perfect method? I have a venture that I’m simply now working on, and I’ve been on the look out for such info.

  221. tonic greens

    5th March 2026 at 11:20 pm

    I haven’t checked in here for some time because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are good quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  222. auto connector

    6th March 2026 at 9:47 pm

    Hi! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the great work!

  223. hokibos898

    6th March 2026 at 11:50 pm

    Thanks a bunch for sharing this with all of us you really recognize what you are speaking approximately! Bookmarked. Please additionally seek advice from my site =). We will have a link change arrangement between us!

  224. hokibos898

    7th March 2026 at 3:11 am

    WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..extra wait .. …

  225. rateio concurso instituto federal

    7th March 2026 at 5:27 pm

    Would love to perpetually get updated outstanding web blog! .

  226. rateio curso oab

    7th March 2026 at 11:01 pm

    I as well think therefore, perfectly written post! .

  227. dominobet

    8th March 2026 at 1:52 am

    As I site possessor I believe the content material here is rattling excellent , appreciate it for your efforts. You should keep it up forever! Good Luck.

  228. Eroticshowsvia

    8th March 2026 at 7:22 pm

    It is really a great and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  229. gelatin trick recipe

    8th March 2026 at 9:03 pm

    Hello. splendid job. I did not expect this. This is a impressive story. Thanks!

  230. gelatin trick recipe

    8th March 2026 at 11:26 pm

    I like this post, enjoyed this one regards for putting up. “Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee and just as hard to sleep after.” by Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

  231. gelatin trick recipe

    9th March 2026 at 12:27 am

    I got what you intend,saved to favorites, very nice web site.

  232. gelatin trick

    9th March 2026 at 3:05 am

    I have been checking out a few of your articles and i must say nice stuff. I will make sure to bookmark your blog.

  233. gelatin trick recipe

    9th March 2026 at 6:52 am

    Do you mind if I quote a couple of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your weblog? My blog is in the exact same area of interest as yours and my users would genuinely benefit from a lot of the information you present here. Please let me know if this ok with you. Appreciate it!

  234. fitspresso

    9th March 2026 at 4:29 pm

    Whats up! I simply want to give an enormous thumbs up for the great info you could have right here on this post. I might be coming again to your blog for more soon.

  235. pulmo balance

    10th March 2026 at 2:20 am

    Somebody essentially help to make seriously posts I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your website page and thus far? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular publish amazing. Fantastic job!

  236. derila ergo

    10th March 2026 at 4:17 am

    Its excellent as your other blog posts : D, appreciate it for posting. “I catnap now and then, but I think while I nap, so it’s not a waste of time.” by Martha Stewart.

  237. kera77 Login

    10th March 2026 at 7:44 am

    I am not positive the place you’re getting your info, but great topic. I needs to spend some time studying much more or working out more. Thank you for fantastic info I used to be on the lookout for this information for my mission.

  238. spartamax reveiews

    10th March 2026 at 8:31 am

    There are some attention-grabbing time limits on this article but I don’t know if I see all of them middle to heart. There is some validity but I’ll take hold opinion till I look into it further. Good article , thanks and we wish extra! Added to FeedBurner as well

  239. India Silver Jewellery

    10th March 2026 at 12:31 pm

    Thank you a lot for providing individuals with a very nice chance to read in detail from this site. It is often very lovely and also packed with fun for me and my office co-workers to search the blog really three times every week to see the new stuff you have got. And indeed, I’m just actually satisfied with your mind-blowing inspiring ideas you serve. Certain 2 ideas in this posting are without a doubt the most beneficial I have ever had.

  240. susterslot

    10th March 2026 at 5:20 pm

    Nice read, I just passed this onto a colleague who was doing some research on that. And he just bought me lunch because I found it for him smile So let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch! “Any man would be forsworn to gain a kingdom.” by Roger Zelazny.

  241. alojamiento pamplona airbnb

    10th March 2026 at 8:45 pm

    Excellent blog here! Also your site loads up very fast! What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host? I wish my website loaded up as quickly as yours lol

  242. hire a hacker for roblox

    10th March 2026 at 9:34 pm

    It’s actually a great and helpful piece of information. I’m glad that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  243. ayuda PFG arquitectura

    10th March 2026 at 11:02 pm

    I would like to thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this website. I am hoping the same high-grade web site post from you in the upcoming as well. Actually your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own website now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings quickly. Your write up is a great example of it.

  244. ayuda TFM arquitectura

    11th March 2026 at 5:47 am

    Very interesting info!Perfect just what I was looking for!

  245. José Ignacio Real estate

    11th March 2026 at 1:21 pm

    It’s actually a nice and useful piece of information. I’m satisfied that you simply shared this helpful info with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  246. HHC-P

    11th March 2026 at 11:48 pm

    I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high-quality articles or weblog posts on this kind of area . Exploring in Yahoo I eventually stumbled upon this web site. Studying this info So i’m happy to convey that I have a very just right uncanny feeling I discovered just what I needed. I so much certainly will make sure to do not put out of your mind this website and give it a glance on a continuing basis.

  247. Delta 8 THC Tinctures

    12th March 2026 at 12:31 am

    Saved as a favorite, I really like your blog!

  248. GullyBet live casino

    12th March 2026 at 1:24 am

    I like this post, enjoyed this one appreciate it for putting up.

  249. Gelatin Trick

    13th March 2026 at 1:21 pm

    I really like your writing style, good info, regards for posting :D. “Faith is a continuation of reason.” by William Adams.

  250. Flixy TV

    14th March 2026 at 12:38 am

    There are actually loads of details like that to take into consideration. That may be a great point to carry up. I offer the thoughts above as basic inspiration however clearly there are questions like the one you carry up the place crucial thing can be working in honest good faith. I don?t know if best practices have emerged around issues like that, but I am positive that your job is clearly recognized as a good game. Both girls and boys really feel the affect of only a second’s pleasure, for the rest of their lives.

  251. FLIXY TV SMART

    14th March 2026 at 3:33 am

    I don’t even understand how I stopped up right here, however I assumed this submit was good. I don’t recognize who you are however certainly you are going to a well-known blogger in case you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  252. Gelatin Trick Recipe

    14th March 2026 at 4:15 am

    Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your site. You have some really great articles and I believe I would be a good asset. If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d love to write some content for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please send me an e-mail if interested. Kudos!

  253. Village Rio Djonga

    15th March 2026 at 8:40 pm

    Hmm is anyone else experiencing problems with the pictures on this blog loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog. Any feed-back would be greatly appreciated.

  254. CM Beyer marketing

    16th March 2026 at 5:36 am

    Very well written article. It will be helpful to anybody who utilizes it, including yours truly :). Keep doing what you are doing – i will definitely read more posts.

  255. sugar harmony

    16th March 2026 at 1:56 pm

    With havin so much written content do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright infringement? My website has a lot of completely unique content I’ve either authored myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the web without my permission. Do you know any techniques to help prevent content from being ripped off? I’d definitely appreciate it.

  256. nuraderma collagen face mask

    16th March 2026 at 7:45 pm

    Great wordpress blog here.. It’s hard to find quality writing like yours these days. I really appreciate people like you! take care

  257. https://situstotoslot.id/

    17th March 2026 at 2:43 am

    I together with my buddies were actually viewing the excellent information located on your web site while all of the sudden got a terrible suspicion I had not thanked the site owner for those secrets. My young boys are actually totally stimulated to read through them and have now seriously been enjoying them. Many thanks for getting indeed thoughtful as well as for making a decision on some quality subjects millions of individuals are really desirous to be informed on. My very own sincere regret for not expressing gratitude to sooner.

  258. situs togel

    17th March 2026 at 5:13 am

    Would love to always get updated great website! .

  259. https://thewharfexpress.com/

    17th March 2026 at 6:53 am

    I appreciate, result in I found exactly what I was having a look for. You’ve ended my 4 day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  260. data macau

    18th March 2026 at 12:26 am

    Some truly wonderful info , Gladiolus I found this.

  261. data macau

    18th March 2026 at 1:31 am

    Some really fantastic work on behalf of the owner of this site, perfectly outstanding articles.

  262. bandar togel

    18th March 2026 at 5:12 am

    I like the valuable information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!

  263. togel online

    18th March 2026 at 9:42 am

    Some genuinely interesting information, well written and loosely user friendly.

  264. Batoto

    18th March 2026 at 12:56 pm

    I do not even know how I stopped up here, but I believed this submit was good. I don’t recognise who you are however certainly you are going to a famous blogger if you are not already 😉 Cheers!

  265. dewi11 login

    18th March 2026 at 5:34 pm

    Very interesting info!Perfect just what I was searching for!

  266. olxtoto login

    18th March 2026 at 5:58 pm

    I have been exploring for a little bit for any high quality articles or blog posts on this kind of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this site. Reading this info So i am happy to exhibit that I have a very excellent uncanny feeling I discovered exactly what I needed. I such a lot certainly will make certain to don’t fail to remember this web site and give it a glance regularly.

  267. dewi11 slot

    18th March 2026 at 7:17 pm

    You have brought up a very fantastic details , thankyou for the post.

  268. toto macau

    19th March 2026 at 1:06 am

    Usually I do not read post on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to try and do so! Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thank you, quite nice article.

  269. telemedicine appointment Brazil

    19th March 2026 at 11:25 am

    I view something really interesting about your web site so I saved to bookmarks.

  270. daftar negrislot

    19th March 2026 at 3:04 pm

    Rattling excellent info can be found on site.

  271. togel online

    19th March 2026 at 10:07 pm

    I’ve been exploring for a little for any high-quality articles or blog posts in this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this web site. Reading this information So i’m satisfied to show that I’ve an incredibly just right uncanny feeling I came upon just what I needed. I such a lot unquestionably will make certain to don’t fail to remember this website and give it a glance regularly.

  272. pc

    19th March 2026 at 11:19 pm

    You have brought up a very fantastic points, thankyou for the post.

  273. asistente virtual trámites municipales

    20th March 2026 at 1:42 am

    Some really nice and utilitarian information on this site, too I believe the layout has got superb features.

  274. gelatin trick recipe

    20th March 2026 at 1:45 pm

    Exceptional post but I was wanting to know if you could write a litte more on this topic? I’d be very grateful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Bless you!

  275. gelatin trick

    20th March 2026 at 5:10 pm

    naturally like your website but you have to check the spelling on several of your posts. Several of them are rife with spelling issues and I find it very troublesome to tell the truth nevertheless I will certainly come back again.

  276. nerve flow review

    20th March 2026 at 9:01 pm

    Hello there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it is really informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Many people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

  277. neurodyne

    21st March 2026 at 2:54 am

    fantastic post, very informative. I wonder why the other experts of this sector don’t notice this. You should continue your writing. I am sure, you have a huge readers’ base already!

  278. sg32nh

  279. scalp massager

    21st March 2026 at 4:05 pm

    You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to be really something that I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me. I’m looking forward for your next post, I will try to get the hang of it!

  280. poros77 daftar

    22nd March 2026 at 2:20 am

    Hi! I know this is kinda off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this website? I’m getting fed up of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at options for another platform. I would be awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  281. dodge challenger website

    24th March 2026 at 9:22 am

    Hello There. I discovered your weblog the usage of msn. This is a very neatly written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your helpful information. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.

  282. bandar togel online

    24th March 2026 at 9:15 pm

    I’ve learn a few just right stuff here. Certainly price bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how so much effort you set to make this type of wonderful informative web site.

  283. better rates from a new insurer

    25th March 2026 at 7:07 am

    I regard something really special in this web site.

  284. binance

    25th March 2026 at 4:03 pm

    Can you be more specific about the content of your article? After reading it, I still have some doubts. Hope you can help me.

  285. slot online 5k

    25th March 2026 at 9:18 pm

    Hmm it appears like your website ate my first comment (it was super long) so I guess I’ll just sum it up what I wrote and say, I’m thoroughly enjoying your blog. I as well am an aspiring blog writer but I’m still new to the whole thing. Do you have any points for rookie blog writers? I’d genuinely appreciate it.

  286. app tools

    25th March 2026 at 11:07 pm

    This website can be a walk-through for all of the information you wanted about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse right here, and you’ll positively uncover it.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

KEO News Wire

The Stormers have made Cape Town South Africa’s rugby capital

Stormers crowd attendance at DHL Stadium tells the real story. Cape Town is South Africa’s rugby capital and the numbers back it.

Published

on

By

Cape Town is South Africa’s rugby capital – and the Stormers crowd attendance proves it. The numbers are bigger than any other club, and it goes beyond nostalgia and history. Newlands had 131 years to build its legacy and the DHL Stadium, in just five years, is producing bigger moments, bigger crowds and a stronger connection with the public.

Stormers crowd attendance: DHL Stadium, Cape Town numbers don’t lie

The Stormers moved homes from Newlands to Green Point in 2021, but significantly they have moved the market that speaks to an occasion more than it does a rugby match.

The Stormers have done it, post Covid, and in a competition that includes previously unfamiliar northern hemisphere club teams and playing some of their biggest derbies in late December and early January, a summer season peak that is incomparable in its challenge to anything experienced, season-wise, in Super Rugby’s history from 1996 to 2019.

Newlands & DHL Stadium 

Newlands averages (1996–2019)

Category Matches Average attendance
Stormers Super Rugby 157 33,189
WP Currie Cup 146 18,959
Springboks Tests 24 43,586

DHL Stadium – Stormers era

URC average attendance (last four seasons + 2021/22 play-offs*)

Season Matches Average attendance
2021/22 home play-offs* 3 27,100
2022/23 10 27,216
2023/24 7 28,531
2024/25 8 26,686
2025/26 6 29,375
Total (incl. play-offs) 34 27,733

* Covid-restricted capacity, but effectively full houses within permitted limits.

Investec Champions Cup average (last four seasons)

Season Matches Average attendance
2022/23 3 19,814
2023/24 3 21,725
2024/25 1 23,682
2025/26 1 24,893
4-season average 8 21,649

Springboks at DHL Stadium

Season Opposition Crowd
2023/24 Wales 51,347
2024/25 New Zealand 58,417
2025/26 Australia 56,350
Category Tests Average attendance
Springboks Tests at DHL Stadium 3 55,371
*45 000: The Springboks v Barbarians FC, 2025

 Stormers crowd attendance Cape Town the biggest days

DHL Stadium Top 10 Stormers crowds

Rank Crowd Opposition Season Competition Stage
1 56,334 Munster 2022/23 URC Final
2 53,682 Bulls 2025/26 URC League
3 52,087 Sharks 2025/26 URC League
4 47,261 Connacht 2022/23 URC Semi-final
5 47,171 Bulls 2024/25 URC League
6 46,002 Sharks 2024/25 URC League
7 44,109 Bulls 2022/23 URC Quarter-final
8 39,925 Bulls 2023/24 URC League
9 37,246 Sharks 2023/24 URC League
10 35,202 Lions 2023/24 URC League

Newlands Top 10 Stormers Super Rugby crowds

Rank Crowd Opposition Season Competition Stage
1 50,000 Highlanders 1999 Super Rugby Semi-final
2 49,725 Cats 1999 Super Rugby League
3 49,170 Chiefs 1999 Super Rugby League
4 49,000 Blues 1999 Super Rugby League
5 48,739 Bulls 2010 Super Rugby League
6 48,700 Brumbies 2002 Super Rugby League
7 48,492 Crusaders 2011 Super Rugby League
8 48,211 Bulls 2011 Super Rugby League
9 48,184 Crusaders 2010 Super Rugby League
10 48,026 Sharks 2012 Super Rugby Semi-final

 URC dominance Stormers lead South Africa

URC all-time league table (85 matches)

Rank Team Log Points
1 Leinster 328
2 Stormers 289
3 Glasgow 287
4 Bulls 280
5 Munster 269
6 Ulster 261
7 Sharks 221
8 Lions 214
9 Edinburgh 213
10 Connacht 210
11 Benetton 204
12 Ospreys 200
13 Cardiff 195
14 Scarlets 175
15 Dragons 88
16 Zebre 76

In the history of the URC, across 85 league matches, the Stormers are the most successful South African side and second only to Leinster overall. They are also the competition’s most successful finals team, with one title and two home finals. The Bulls have reached three finals – two away and one at home – and have yet to win the title.

Different season, bigger Stormers crowd attendance Cape Town

Super Rugby’s February start meant Capetonians were never asked to show up at a stadium to support the Stormers in December and January, in the heart of summer, holiday and cricket season, but those months are integral to the URC league season, especially South Africa’s derby matches.

This is a significant difference between the old world of Newlands and the new order at the DHL Stadium in 2026.

Newlands delivered its biggest crowds in traditional rugby windows, and the Stormers of the past five years have had to do it in peak holiday summer seasons, which shows the enormous shift in audience behaviour.

The people of Cape Town care about the Stormers and the Stormers care about the people of Cape Town.

No other team in South Africa and no team in the URC, the Irish giants of Leinster and Munster included, can claim such consistently high stadium numbers over such a lengthy period of time.

And only Leinster, in the brief history of the URC as a league, have earned more points from wins, draws and losing bonus points than the Stormers.

Cape Town is also a banker whenever the Springboks play, be it at Newlands, pre-2019 or in the three Tests played, in front of crowds, in the past four years.

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Bulls Finish. Stormers Create. Glasgow Lead

Bulls finish, Stormers create, and Glasgow lead the URC through balance and consistency.

Published

on

By

Bulls try-scoring machines. Paul de Wet and Canan Moodie of the Bulls celebrating a try against the Sharks in the URC (Photo by Anton Geyser/Gallo Images)

The Bulls know the way to the try line, the Stormers know how to get close to the try line and Glasgow’s Warriors are the most complete and balanced team in the 2025/26 URC team stats.

URC Team Stats: Bulls, Stormers, Lions and Sharks Compared

The Warriors are the league leaders after 13 rounds, with 10 wins from 13 and a total of 50 points. The Stormers are second with 10 wins and 46 points, while the Bulls, despite scoring the most tries this season, are eighth with seven wins and 34 points.

The URC official Team Stats emphasise the potency of Franco Smith’s Warriors, who have also shown quality in squad depth to produce winning results in matches when stripped of their Six Nations internationals.

Smith, the former Springboks utility back and Cheetahs and Italian coach, has been a revelation at Glasgow. He, in partnership with South African-born winger and club captain Kyle Steyn, have been at the forefront of Glasgow’s growth into one of the best teams in Europe.

Glasgow, in the 2023/24 season, beat the Bulls at Loftus in Pretoria to win the third edition of the URC.

This season’s league showcases the Bulls try-scoring ability, exposes their charitable early season defensive form, and illustrates just how dominant the Stormers are in getting close to the opposition try line, but equally how impotent they are in converting those opportunities once in the 22 metres attack red zone.

The Stormers have had no issue in applying pressure, given they are second for entries into the opposition 22 (150), but it is their failure to convert this earned advantage into tries.

The Lions have gone big on volume and the Sharks, the lowest of the South Africa teams with an 11th place league ranking, are chasing consistency and a winning habit since JP Pietersen replaced John Plumtree as the Sharks coach.

The Glasgow Warriors lead the table and the key performance metrics, combining territory, possession and execution better than any side in the competition.

The Bulls know how to cross the try line, the Stormers are battling to find their way to the try line and the Warriors have married pressure and points scored to top the league.

URC 2026 Team Stats – South African Rankings

Total Tries Scored

Team Rank Total
Vodacom Bulls 1 54
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 4 51
Hollywoodbets Sharks 6 45
DHL Stormers 8 43

Total Points Scored

Team Rank Total
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 1 379
Vodacom Bulls 3 363
DHL Stormers 5 345
Hollywoodbets Sharks 8 301

Total Metres Gained

Team Rank Total
Vodacom Bulls 2 5611
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 6 5009
DHL Stormers 11 4112
Hollywoodbets Sharks 13 3955

Total Entries into Opposition 22

Team Rank Total
DHL Stormers 2 150
Vodacom Bulls 5 137
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 6 134
Hollywoodbets Sharks 11 125

Total Turnovers Won / Defensive Impact

Team Rank Total
Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 4 316
Vodacom Bulls 7 275
Hollywoodbets Sharks 10 249
DHL Stormers 12 245

Keo’s 10 Takeaways

  1. The Bulls are the best finishers in the URC – first for tries scored (54).

  2. The Bulls’ attack is built on momentum – second for metres gained (5611).

  3. The Stormers are excellent at creating try-scoring pressure points – second for 22 entries (150).

  4. The Stormers don’t always convert that pressure into points.

  5. The Lions are the competition’s top scorers, with some big scores at home  – first for total points (379).

  6. The Lions’ game is built on tempo and attacking volume, Ellis Park’s fast pace surface, attitude & altitude.

  7. The Sharks are outside the top tier across the key metrics, which is a reinforcement of their awful start to the season.

  8. No South African team dominates the defensive categories because their attack has been stronger and they have won more than they have lost.

  9. Glasgow lead the competition for metres gained (5873) and overall control metrics.

  10. Glasgow and the Stormers are strong in very different areas, for example the Stormers kick volume and effectiveness compared to Glasgow’s. Equally Glasgow’s ball in hand game, but the reality is that both have 10 wins from 13 and the points differential is less three points on average a game.

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Magical Mapimpi is the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero

Makazole Mapimpi needed a magical moment to beat Nizaam Carr’s outrageous kick assist for the Bulls in Round 13 of the URC to be named the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

Published

on

By

Makazole Mapimpi 21 Mar 2026 Steve Haag Gallo Images

Makazole Mapimpi needed a magical moment to beat Nizaam Carr’s outrageous kick assist for the Bulls in Round 13 of the URC to be named the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

Makazole Mapimpi Magic

Mapimpi, the Sharks winger, celebrated his 100th match in style, although it took him 78 minutes to produce the most sensational individual two minutes, with his reward being two tries of varying degrees of brilliance.

Mapimpi, the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final, bagged a double in the final stages of the Sharks 45-0 thumping of Ireland’s Munster.

The win was the Sharks’ third in their last four URC matches. The Sharks play Cardiff in Durban on Friday evening in Round 14.

On the Keo & Zels Rugby Show, Zels and I discussed the nominations and why Mapimpi got our nod.

ZELS:
That Stormers scrum absolutely obliterated the Dragons tight five, and Evan Roos was on hand to pick up and dive over. Sensational try. That’s a proper team try for me, with everyone involved. That’s the hybrid element, right? Power, but skill within it.

KEO:
You talk about hybrid. It is more like one tool doing many things. That Stormers pack did everything. From loosehead to tighthead, hooker, both locks, six, seven, eight. This was the full unit.

Then you look at the Bulls.

Nizaam Carr, Bishops old boy and former Stormers, has been outstanding. That kick-assist was sensational. That’s a footballer’s touch. Like a corner kick dropping onto the head of a striker. Perfect weight, perfect execution. Five points.

ZELS:
So you’re going with Carr?

KEO:
I was because I did not think anything or anyone would match it over the weekend because it takes something special to beat that for the STECO Hybrid Power Tool Hero of the Week.

And then, Sharks v Munster, 79 minutes played and enter Makazole Mapimpi.

He scores a try and everyone celebrates, “finally got one.” But look deeper. He didn’t see much ball. Worked relentlessly. It’s his 100th. He’s 35, looks 19. The physique, the engine…

He leaps high from he kick-off, takes it clean, lands, beats two, goes again; inside, outside and then those final five metres. Munster’s 10 comes across, makes the tackle attempt… Mapimpi finishes.

That’s the moment. That’s the one.

And the irony? He’s wearing 11. Andre Esterhuizen – the STECO ambassador – is at 12. And Mike Sharman from Retroviral, who work with STECO Ryobi, they’ve told Mapimpi’s story it’s on YouTube.

Go watch it.

Then I get a message from Richard Stevens, Marketing Head, Stevens & Co, saying how fitting it is: 11 and 12, powered by them STECO/RYOBI doing the business for the Sharks … and Mapimpi delivers that.

Richard, there should be something in the post for Mapimpi, via courier.

ZELS:
I agree. Something powerful to keep powering him.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Keo_Zels_Show (@keo_zels_show)


ANDRE ESTERHUIZEN IS THE ULTIMATE STECO HYBRID POWER TOOL, ON AND OFF THE FIELD

Photo: Anton Geyser/Gallo Images

 

 

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Sacha’s stats statement slays Dragons

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slayed the Dragons in Cape Town and his match statistics emphasised his influence in the Stormers bonus-point win against Newport’s Dragons.

Published

on

By

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 22 March 2026 Ashley Vlotman Gallo Images

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu slayed the Dragons in Cape Town and his match statistics emphasised his influence in the Stormers bonus-point win against Newport’s Dragons.

Stormers v Dragons – United Rugby Championship

The Stormers 29-21 win was their 10th in 13 league starts and ensured they finished Round 13 in second place, four points off league leaders Glasgow, whom they play in Cape Town in April.

Stormers No 10 Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored the match’s opening two tries, which he converted for 14 points, but as memorable were a try-saving tackle late in the first half and second half defensive moment of mastery to deny the Dragons a further try. His points totalled 19, with three conversions and a penalty added to his two five-pointers, but the 14 points he saved, tells the story of his significance against the Dragons.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu made 13 kicks and 13 passes, claimed a line out win statistically from a quick throw and won a ruck turnover, one of just four for the Stormers in 80 minutes. He made seven tackles to complete a busy and big defensive afternoon.

On attack, he made the most metres in the match, with 78, beat three defenders, which was the second most of the match, carried the ball nine times and his three line breaks were the most in the match.

His 19 points took his league season tally to 81 points in his eighth match of the league. His URC career total is 17 tries, four drop goals, 30 penalties and 47 conversions, for 281 points. He has started 27 of 44 URC matches.

He has played four Investec Champions Cup matches and his overall Stormers record is 31 starts in 48 matches for 308 points, with 17 tries, four drop goals, 33 penalties and 56 conversions. He is 24 years-old.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu was named the 2024/25 South African Vodacom United Rugby Championship Player of the Year beating off Bulls prop Wilco Louw and Bulls loose-forward Cameron Hanekom for the prize.

The counter to those match-winning statistical returns against the Dragons, was a speculator pass to Damian Willemse that was not a good option and twice missing penalty kicks to touch. His four from six off the kicking tee has matched his league accuracy this season, which is 10 percent down on his 75 percent-plus career average as a goal kicker.

URC 2026 League Table (After Round 13)

Pos Team P W D L BP PF PA Diff Pts
1 Glasgow Warriors 13 10 0 3 10 358 187 +171 50
2 DHL Stormers 13 10 0 3 6 345 225 +120 46
3 Ulster Rugby 13 8 0 5 10 371 274 +97 42
4 Leinster Rugby 13 8 0 5 9 325 280 +45 41
5 Cardiff Rugby 13 8 0 5 8 247 250 -3 40
6 Munster Rugby 13 8 0 5 7 248 270 -22 39
7 Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 13 7 1 5 8 379 359 +20 38
8 Vodacom Bulls 13 7 0 6 7 363 309 +54 35
9 Connacht Rugby 13 6 0 7 11 315 312 +3 35
10 Ospreys 13 5 2 6 5 279 304 -25 29
11 Hollywoodbets Sharks 13 5 1 7 7 301 333 -32 29
12 Benetton Rugby 13 5 2 6 4 247 300 -53 28
13 Edinburgh Rugby 13 4 0 9 7 255 307 -52 23
14 Scarlets 13 4 1 8 3 242 311 -69 21
15 Dragons RFC 13 2 3 8 6 248 315 -67 20
16 Zebre Parma 13 2 0 11 4 214 401 -187 12

Stormers No 8 Evan Roos also enjoy a busy afternoon. He scored a try to take his league season tally to seven, but it was the balance in his attack and defence that was most telling. Roos carried 14 times, the most in the match, and made 11 tackles, which was the most from a Stormers player.

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Mapimpi & Van den Berg gives Saffas 100 reasons to smile

Makazole Mapimpi & Morne van den Berg celebrated their 100th matches for the Sharks and Lions in style and triumphant. It made for a Super Saturday of rugby for Saffas as the Sharks and Lions both won against Munster and Edinburgh respectively in the United Rugby Championship.

Published

on

By

Makazole Mapimpi 21 Mar 2026 Steve Haag Gallo Images

Makazole Mapimpi & Morne van den Berg celebrated their 100th matches for the Sharks and Lions in style and triumphant. It made for a Super Saturday of United Rugby Championship action for Saffas.

Magnificent Mapimpi

Mapimpi, in his 100th match, scored two tries in the final two minutes of the 45-0 hammering of Munster in Durban.

The 35 year-old showed the pace of a teenager sprint sensation when outstripping the Munster chasers for his first try, scored in the 78th minute.

Then, remarkably, he lept into the Durban skies from the final restart of the match, landed open two feet, beat two defenders with a step, took off down the touchline, swerved inside, beat a defender, then outside and put on the afterburners to race the remaining 40 metres and finish a 70 metre solo-try with two Munster defenders on his back.

This was from a 35 year old in his 100th match. It was straight from a movie.

Earlier, Van den Berg, so good this season for the Lions, controlled the match in the No 9 jersey as the Lions, SA Shield winners, crushed Edinburgh 54-17. The Lions led 35-0 at halftime and scored eight tries to three.

Van den Berg scored a try to take his career tally for the Lions to 20.

The Lions scored eight tries to three, the Sharks six tries to nil and the Bulls, on Friday night, scored seven tries to one, to take the South African try-tally to 21-4 with the Stormers v Dragons on Sunday afternoon in Cape Town sure to add to the 21 tries.

For context, the travelling sides were without incumbent Six Nations regulars, which highlighted the depth issues when Test players are not available.

Still, it was statements made by the South African teams with five rounds of the league to play.

The Stormers, Lions and Bulls, are well positioned to make the play-offs and the Stormers are chasing a top two, with the other two hunting a top four.

The Sharks remain 11th in the URC but they are now three wins from their last four league matches, having won just two from their first nine matches.

Keo’s Top 10 Takeaways

No. Takeaway
1 Full-strength South African teams at home are overwhelming understrength touring sides
2 The Sharks, Lions and Bulls have all shown significant defensive improvement
3 The Sharks kept Munster scoreless a complete defensive shutout
4 The Bulls scored 40 unanswered points and kept Cardiff scoreless for the final 77 minutes
5 The Lions held Edinburgh scoreless for 45 minutes after a 35-0 halftime lead
6 Ruan Venter delivered a standout performance at No 4 lock for the Lions one that will please Rassie Erasmus
7 Cameron Hanekom made an impactful 24-minute return for the Bulls after a nine-month injury lay-off
8 The Lions midfield pairing of Bronson Mills and Henco van Wyk continues to evolve with authority
9 The Sharks scrum has become a dominant weapon
10 Nineteen-year-old Sharks fullback Luan Giliomee, a former schoolboy flyhalf standout at Charlie Hofmeyr and Boland, made a composed debut

 

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Papier in power performance as Bulls charge in URC

Bulls No 9 Embrose Papier responded to his omission from the Springboks alignment camp in the best possible way, with another Player of the Match performance in the URC.

Published

on

By

Embrose Papier stars for Bulls against Cardiff in URC Photo: Anton Geyser Gallo Images

Bulls No 9 Embrose Papier responded to his omission from the Springboks alignment camp in the best possible way, with another Player of the Match performance in the URC.

Papier was proper in the Bulls 40-7 win against Cardiff in the URC at Loftus, Pretoria, having been a late withdrawal a week ago against the Stormers a week ago.

The Bulls lost to the Stormers and Papier’s absence was obvious.

Against Cardiff he was at the heart of everything good about the Bulls attack, was individually decisive and composed, produced consistency in his kicking game management, electric pace for his try and was always a threat on the break, especially close to the fringes of the ruck.

Rassie Erasmus picked Papier for the Springboks in 2018, but it has been seven long years in-between drinks for the Bulls No 9.

In this time Erasmus, coach in 2018, Jacques Nienaber, coached between 2020 and 2023 and Erasmus, back as head coach from 2024, have relied on Faf de Klerk, Herschel Jantjies and Cobus Reinach to win the 2019 RWC and on De Klerk, Reinach, Grant Williams and Jaden Hendrikse to win the 2023 RWC.

Nienaber and Erasmus (National Director of Rugby) picked all four No 9s in the match 23 that beat Romania 76-0 at the World Cup. Reinach started at No 9, Williams started on the right wing and Hendrikse was the reserve No 9 and De Klerk the reserve No 10 and goalkicker.

In the 2024 and 2025 Test seasons, Lions No 9 Morné van den Berg played Test rugby and in Erasmus’s first Springboks alignment camp for 2025, earlier in March, SA under 20 World Championship winner Haashim Pead was included in a group of No 9s, while De Klerk and Jantjies were among the overseas-based players selected for a virtual alignment camp.

De Klerk, who spent a lengthy time on the sidelines because of injury, found form in scoring three tries for the Yokohama Canon Eagles’ 38-29 win against Dave Rennie’s Japanese League 1 log-leading Kobelco Kobe Steelers. He was named Player of the Match.

Jantjies has started nine of 15 matches for French Top 14 club Bayonne.

De Klerk has signed to return to South Africa and play for the Cheetahs after five seasons in Japan. Before Japan he played for Sale Sharks in Manchester, England, having made his Test debut when playing for the Johannesburg-based Lions.

In 2018 the then Bulls No 9 Ivan van Zyl and Lions No 9 Ross Cronje were also selected for the Boks.

Papier, a Bulls Centurion, has started 10 of 14 matches for the club this season, 11 in the United Rugby Championship and three in the Investec Champions Cup, and has scored six tries.

Papier made his Test debut in 2018. He has not played for the Boks again since 2018.

He is still just 28 years-old

SH Rugby Blog, back in 2018, asked if Papier was not trusted by Erasmus, given the minimal game time.

List of games in which Papier was in the Match Day 23, and his minutes played

Date Opponent Detail
June 2, 2018 Wales 4 minutes at wing, Washington DC (Springbok debut)
June 2018 England Not in matchday 23 for first two Tests
June 23, 2018 England 5 minutes at scrumhalf, Cape Town (3rd Test)
August 18, 2018 Argentina 7 minutes at wing, Durban
August 25, 2018 Argentina Unused substitute, Mendoza
September 8, 2018 Australia Unused substitute, Brisbane
September 15, 2018 New Zealand Replaced in matchday 23 by Ross Cronjé (unused), Wellington
September 29, 2018 Australia Unused substitute, Port Elizabeth
October 6, 2018 New Zealand 7 minutes at scrumhalf, Pretoria
November 3, 2018 England 6 minutes at scrumhalf, London
November 2018 France Not in matchday 23

Papier, on the 17th November, 2018, finally got to start against Scotland at Murrayfield and played for 78 minutes. The Boks won 26-20, with Handre Pollard scoring 18 points and Elton Jantjies kicking a late penalty to secure the win. Of the Boks match 23 of that day, 19 went onto win the World Cup, left winger Aphiwe Dyantyi was banned for testing positive, right winger Sbu Nkosi lost form and his appetite for rugby, beset by off-field disciplinary issues, Van Zyl found a future at Saracens in the English Premiership and Papier was sent back to the Bulls.

South Africa: Willie le Roux, Sbu Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Aphiwe Dyantyi, Handre Pollard, Embrose Papier; Steven Kitshoff, Malcolm Marx, Frans Malherbe, RG Snyman, Franco Mostert, Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph du Toit, Duane Vermeulen.

Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi (for Marx, 66), Thomas du Toit (for Kitshoff, 58), Vincent Koch (for Malherbe, 58), Lood de Jager (for Snyman, 60), Francois Louw (for Kolisi, 66), Ivan van Zyl (for Papier, 78), Elton Jantjies (for De Allende, 56), Cheslin Kolbe (for Nkosi, 64).

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

URC Influence Index: The Top 10 SA players

The URC Influence Index ranks the 10 most impactful players after 12 rounds, based on attacking, defensive, set-piece and tactical metrics.

Published

on

By

SA players are leading the URC Influence Index after 12 league rounds.

WHAT IS THE URC INFLUENCE INDEX? 

Players are ranked based on verified appearances across multiple high-impact categories in the URC:

  • Attack: defenders beaten, metres, breaks, offloads

  • Defence: tackles, turnovers won

  • Set-piece: lineouts, steals

  • Game control: kicking metres, points, goal-kicking

 The more categories a player influences statistically, the higher the ranking.

URC TOP 10 SA INFLUENCE INDEX (AFTER 12 ROUNDS)

1. Sebastian de Klerk (Wing/Centre, Bulls)

The competition’s most complete attacking player

  • 41 defenders beaten

  • 607 metres

  • 17 clean breaks

  • 15 offloads

De Klerk appears across four elite attacking categories, the most among South African players.

Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images

2. Chris Smith (No 10, Lions)

The URC’s scoreboard controller

  • 92 points (1st)

  • 25 conversions (1st)

  • 14 penalties

  • 1934 kick metres

3. Quan Horn (Fullback, Lions)

Horn’s balance in all areas is his strength

  • 2529 kick metres (2nd)

  • 494 metres

  • 96 carries

  • 13 offloads

4. Jeandre Rudolph (No 8, Bulls)

Breakdown King

  • 16 turnovers won (1st)

  • 112 tackles

Rudolph is the league’s elite jackal.

5. Marnus van der Merwe (Hooker, Cardiff)

Hybrid in his impact as a hooker

  • 85 lineouts won

  • 12 turnovers

6. Andre-Hugo Venter (Hooker, Stormers)

Set-piece anchor

  • 105 lineouts won (1st)

Dominates in contact and carries strongly

7. RG Snyman (Lock, Leinster)

Continuity machine

  • 20 offloads (joint 1st)

Unrivalled in the league with his offloading influence

8. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (No 10, Stormers)

The emerging game driver

  • 62 points

  • 2089 kick metres

  • 70 kicks in play

  • 10 clean breaks

Strong line kicking game, lethal in line break efficiency.

Photo: Gallo Images

9. Evan Roos (No 8, Stormers)

The Finisher

  • 6 tries

  • 97 carries

Plays with high risk and high reward.

Photo: Gallo Images

10. Vincent Tshituka (Flank, Sharks)

The Lineout Disruptor

  • 8 steals (1st)

The statistics tell the story of his value

Photo: Gallo Images

Players just outside the SA Top 10 

  • Werner Kok (wing, Ulster): breaks + offloads + tries

  • Johann Grobbelaar (hooker, Bulls): lineouts + tries

  • Paul de Villiers (flank, Stormers): tackles + turnovers

  • Ruan Venter (Flank, Lions): carries + tries

SET PIECE: SOUTH AFRICA’S STRANGLEHOLD

Lineout leaders

Player Lineouts Won
Andre-Hugo Venter 105
Johann Grobbelaar 92
Marnus van der Merwe 85

Lineout steals (SA presence)

Player Steals
Vincent Tshituka 8
Marcel Theunissen 6
Emile van Heerden 5
Marvin Orie 4

South Africa dominates the Influence Index.

  • 10/10 players in top 10

  • Leading in:

    • lineouts

    • turnovers

    • offloads

    • points

    • territorial kicking

  • THE BREAKDOWN: TURNOVERS WON (SA IMPACT)

    Player Turnovers Won
    Jeandre Rudolph 16
    Marnus van der Merwe 12
    Paul de Villiers 9
Continue Reading

International Rugby

Bielle-Biarrey owns the Six Nations stats sheet

In the 2026 Six Nations, France winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey owned the stats charts. Nine tries, four assists and a presence across ten statistical categories tell the real story of France’s title.

Published

on

By

Louis Bielle-Biarrey Six Nations 2026 top try scorer France. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

The Six Nations 2026 stats sheet was owned by France’s magnificent left winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, with teammate Thomas Ramos the best of the many support acts within the squad that won the Six Nations title.

Ramos, without comparison off the kicking tee, kicked a penalty after the final buzzer, to beat England 48-46 in Paris, and ensure France were not denied a second successive Six Nations title.

Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images

The win was France’s 10th European title (Five Nations/Six Nations) in the last 30 years.

France’s Five and Six Nations titles since professionalism began in 1996

Year Competition Title type
1997 Five Nations Winners
1998 Five Nations Grand Slam
2002 Six Nations Grand Slam
2004 Six Nations Grand Slam
2006 Six Nations Winners
2007 Six Nations Winners
2010 Six Nations Grand Slam
2022 Six Nations Grand Slam
2025 Six Nations Winners
2026 Six Nations Winners

*Grand Slam indicates an unbeaten tournament.

Six Nations 2026 stats

Bielle-Biarrey’s nine tournament tries in 2026 is a record, and he is the first player to score in every match in two successive Six Nations campaigns. He has 18 Six Nations tries in 14 matches, with retired Ireland centre Brian O’Driscoll’s Six Nations record of 26 tries having come in 65 matches.

His strike rate is unmatched at Test level, with 29 tries from 27 Test matches.

Bielle-Biarrey, supreme as a try-scoring finisher, was everywhere the game lived.

Top of the try charts. Among the leaders for metres made. Present in try assists. Leading initial breaks. High in metres per carry. Involved in attacking catch success. Even appearing in the kicking metrics.

Bielle-Biarrey, who played every minute of the Six Nations, featured in 10 categories.

His back three teammate Ramos was as good, in a different way. Ramos featured in eight categories: Carries, metres, offloads, assists and, crucially, points. Ramos missed just four kicks at posts in 32, for an 88% return. He was also the tournament’s leading points scorer and one of the busiest players on attack.

France No 10 Matthieu Jalibert, who played four of the five matches, was top of the offloads, try assist and in the top bracket for defenders beaten. Add in his kicking influence, in tandem with captain and scrum half Antoine Dupont, and Jalibert is prominent in seven categories.

If France owned the attacking narrative, Ireland’s No 12 Stuart McCloskey owned the gainline. Seven categories tell the story: carries, offloads, assists, defenders beaten, dominant contact, post-contact metres and turnovers. There was no cleaner or more complete midfield presence in the tournament. Every carry broke the initial wall and every collision advanced Ireland’s attack.

The little generals in Dupont and Wales’s Tomos Williams don’t dominate tries, but they dominate territory. Kicks in play, kick metres, box kicks, retained kicks meant both No 9s are leading contributors in six categories.

Italy’s mighty midfielder Tommaso Menoncello  has a presence in six categories: Metres made. Defenders beaten. Initial breaks. Turnovers, Jakkals and Metres per carry. He was as consistent in his defence and attack and his Six Nations will be remembered for the try and try assist in Italy’s historic first win against England in Rome in Round 4.

England’s Ben Earl is the forward outlier. Leading carries. Leading post-contact metres. Dominant in contact. A four-category presence in a game that increasingly separates roles. He is the closest England has to a proper hybrid international player. Earl, best at No 8, can also play in the midfield.

Scotland’s versatile winger and Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn. The South African born former Stellenbosch University and Griquas star was a standout in defenders beaten, top tier in metres made and elite in metres per carry. Steyn enjoyed his most influential tournament, and was strong in Scotland’s wins against England and France at Murrayfield in Edinburgh.

Multi-Category Leaders – Six Nations 2026

Player Categories Featured
Louis Bielle-Biarrey 10
Thomas Ramos 8
Matthieu Jalibert 7
Stuart McCloskey 7
Antoine Dupont 6
Tomos Williams 6
Tommaso Menoncello 6
Ben Earl 4
Kyle Steyn 4
2026 Final Six Nations Table
Pos Team P W L BP PD Pts
1 France 5 4 1 5 +81 21
2 Ireland 5 4 1 3 +38 19
3 Scotland 5 3 2 4 -1 16
4 Italy 5 2 3 1 -38 9
5 England 5 1 4 4 +2 8
6 Wales 5 1 4 2 -82 6
Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

SA Schools Rugby: The Springbok Factory

South African schools rugby is the foundation of the Springboks, with historic derbies like Paarl Boys High vs Paarl Gimnasium showcasing the intensity, tradition and talent pipeline that defines the game.

Published

on

By

SA Schools rugby derby between Paarl Boys High and Paarl Gimnasium showcasing South Africa’s top schoolboy rugby rivalry

The road to 100 Springbok Test caps does not start with a professional contract. It starts at SA Schools Rugby and South Africa is blessed to have among the most powerful rugby-centric schooling institutions. The result is nine Test Centurions and four RWC titles and two third place finishes in eight tournaments since the Springboks won the 1995 World Cup on their first attempt.

SA Schools Rugby

South African rugby starts on school fields in Paarl, Newlands, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, where reputations are made long before players earn contracts, caps or salaries.

This is where the edge is built, with rivalries more than 100 years old. This is where the journey of the greatest Springboks began and it is the playground of future Springboks and South Africa’s professional rugby elite.

Photo: Paul Kane/Gallo Images

The scale of the system is unmatched globally: structured leagues, nationally broadcast derbies, Easter festivals that act as early-season measuring sticks, and the annual Coca-Cola Craven Week, which remains the definitive pathway into SA Schools selection.

The Premier Schools: The heavyweights of South African rugby.

There is no officially sanctioned national ranking body in South African schools rugby. However, multiple independent platforms compile results-based rankings using fixtures, strength of schedule and head-to-head outcomes.

The most widely referenced is NextGenXV, whose final 2025 rankings are also incorporated into broader consensus rankings by platforms such as SchoolboyRugby (which combines data from NextGenXV, SA School Sports and Rugby365).

Top 20 Schools (Results-based – 2025 Final Ranking)

Rank School
1 Paarl Boys’ High
2 Paarl Gimnasium
3 Grey College
4 Affies
5 Oakdale Landbou
6 Westville
7 Paul Roos Gymnasium
8 DHS
9 Garsfontein
10 Rondebosch
11 Helpmekaar
12 Outeniqua
13 Hilton College
14 Wynberg
15 Stellenberg
16 Menlopark
17 Northwood
18 Noordheuwel
19 Boland Landbou
20 Queen’s College


The Western Cape dominates the depth conversation. Free State has Grey College and the Eastern Cape has heritage. Gauteng and KZN bring muscle, but no province matches the Western Cape for weekly jeopardy and top-20 spread.

Western Province: The Deepest Schools League in the Country

South African schools rugby’s heart beats the loudest in the Western Cape.

On a single WP Schools Day card in 2026, you get: Paarl Boys, Paarl Gim, Paul Roos, SACS, Bishops, Rondebosch, Wynberg, Boland Landbou, Durbanville and Stellenberg.

In the 2025 Top 20 rankings, the Western Cape placed eight schools in the top tier, including Paarl Boys, Paarl Gim, Oakdale, Paul Roos, Rondebosch and Wynberg.

No province produces pressure like this and no province produces Springboks like this. It is borne out by how Western Province dominated the annual Coca Cola Craven Week.

FNB Classic Clashes & King Price Derby Series

South African schoolboy rugby attracts some of the biggest sponsors, with FNB having the longest association with Schools Rugby. The additional exposure, through SuperSport’s live coverage of Schools 1st XV matches has added to the value of commercial alignment with Schools rugby.

The SuperSport Schools app has exceeded one million downloads.

The FNB Classic Clashes, launched in the early 2000s, grew from 10 fixtures to more than 50 nationwide, becoming a cornerstone of school rugby broadcasting on SuperSport Schools.

Today, the King Price Derby Series carries that torch, packaging the biggest rivalries into a national viewing product built on history, tribalism and crowd energy.

This is where schoolboy rugby becomes appointment viewing.

The Biggest Schoolboy Derbies in South Africa

This is the soul of the South African game.

Paarl Boys’ High vs Paarl Gimnasium

  • Crowd: 20,000+ regularly

  • Described as the biggest schoolboy derby in the world

Grey College vs Paul Roos Gymnasium

  • Two of the biggest Springbok-producing schools combined

Bishops vs Rondebosch

  • Bishops leads historic wins (103 vs 80, with 19 draws recorded)

Jeppe vs KES

  • Over 100 meetings; rivalry dates back to 1935

Affies vs Waterkloof

  • Began in 1987; Affies dominant historically

Hilton vs Michaelhouse

  • Played since 1904; one of KZN’s big rivalries

SACS vs Wynberg

  • Among the oldest Cape school rivalries

Boland Landbou vs Oakdale

  • The farmers’ derby physical, proud and unforgiving

Easter Rugby Festivals: The National Measuring Stick

The four major national festivals:

  • Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival

  • KES Easter Rugby Festival

  • St John’s College Easter Festival

  • St Stithians Easter Festival

  • Graeme College WildeKlawer Rugby Festival

Craven Week: Where Schoolboys Become Internationals

First played in 1964, the Coca-Cola Craven Week remains the pinnacle of schoolboy rugby.

At the end of the tournament:

  • SA Schools is selected

  • SA Schools ‘A’ is selected

The Schools That Built the Springboks

Photo: Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images

Most Springboks Produced by School

Source:

Rank School Springboks
1 Paul Roos Gymnasium 56
2 Grey College 49
3 Bishops 43
4 Paarl Gimnasium 32
5 SACS 32
6 Paarl Boys’ High 26
7 Kimberley Boys High 23
8 Rondebosch 21
9 Grey High School 17
10 Maritzburg College 17


The Western Cape production line of Springboks is unmatched.

Springbok Test Centurions and Their Schools

Springbok Test Centurions, by their School

Player Tests School
Eben Etzebeth 141 Tygerberg
Victor Matfield 127 Pietersburg
Bryan Habana 124 KES
Tendai Mtawarira 117 Peterhouse (Zimbabwe)
John Smit 111 Pretoria Boys High
Jean de Villiers 109 Paarl Gimnasium
Siya Kolisi 103 Grey High
Percy Montgomery 102 SACS *
Willie le Roux 101 Paul Roos

*2007 World Cup winner Percy Montgomery, SACS, was the first Springboks Test Centurion. 

Photo: Duif du Toit / Gallo Images

Continue Reading

International Rugby

From bolter to banished: Augustus defines Bok 2026 omissions

Published

on

By

Juarno Augustus Ulster URC

The Springboks 2026 alignment camp is, by definition, Rassie Erasmus naming his best 70 players. That is the starting point for any analysis, and it is why the omission of Juarno Augustus is the story.

Springboks 2026 alignment camp

A year ago ‘Trokkie’ Augustus was the bolter.

He forced his way into the 2025 alignment camp on the back of consistent performances in Europe, carrying with authority and playing with the kind of physical edge that traditionally translates to Springbok rugby. His inclusion suggested momentum and acknowledgement from Erasmus that the player, formerly of the Stormers, had moved from the periphery into genuine national contention.

Augustus made the on-field statement playing for Northampton Saints, but never made it to the Springboks camp because he had not passed a transfer medical to Ulster at the time.

Post this injury-enforced failed medical, Augustus moved to Ulster and has been a strong influence when fit. He had been on the sidelines in early 2026 but showed no rust in dominating the collisions as Ulster beat Edinburgh in the United Rugby Championship last weekend.

Augustus, in the 2025/26 season, has started seven of nine matches for Ulster, with an average playing time of 54 minutes. He has played seven URC matches and two EPCR Challenge Cup matches.

In 2024/25, he started 15 of Northampton’s 19 matches, averaged 56 minutes a game, went past 1000 on-field minutes and was a star performer as the Saints marched toward the Investec Champions Cup final. Augustus missed the losing final against Bordeaux because of injury, but was fabulous in the semi-final win against Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Less than a year ago, Augustus, a former Junior Springboks Player of the Year, was a headline for all the right reasons. This week, his omission is the headline, given just a few days ago he was named Player of the Match 

It does not seem like a minor selection call from Erasmus.

In a system where the alignment camp reflects the coach’s thinking and pretty much his strongest available player pool, absence is definitive. Augustus has not been managed out. On the surface he has been left out, and the distinction matters. It tells you that, right now, he is not viewed as one of the leading options at No 8 or within the broader loose forward mix.

And that is where the context becomes important.

The Springboks are not short on depth in the back row. Established internationals remain in the system, while younger players have been backed through consistent exposure and selection. The competition among No 8 options is intense and Erasmus never selects on sentiment or for the sake of a good news story.

What is perplexing is what has changed regarding Augustus because his on-field performances remain as imposing as they did a year ago.

Erasmus has omitted players from alignment camps previously and picked them to play Test rugby that season.

The exclusion, this week when Erasmus named a virtual alignment camp group of overseas-based South African players eligible for the Boks, does not mean the door is locked, but it certainly doesn’t promise an easy way back in when the reality is that Erasmus has invited 70 players to his two respective camps, 49 for the early March camp in Cape Town, and a further 21 for the virtual camp.

Six players drop out of the Springboks 2026 alignment camp from 2025, but it is the absence of Augustus that defines the shift – from bolter to outside the Bok top 70.

 

2025 vs 2026 – Players OUT

Forwards omitted (2025 → not in 2026)

Player Position 2025 Status 2026 Status Note
Juarno Augustus No 8 Virtual camp (overseas) ❌ Omitted Biggest omission
Vincent Koch Prop Local camp ❌ Omitted Senior tighthead depth
Bongi Mbonambi Hooker Local camp ❌ Omitted Double RWC winner
Renzo du Plessis Loose forward Local camp ❌ Omitted Uncapped Test player

 Backs omitted (2025 → not in 2026)

Player Position 2025 Status 2026 Status Note
Willie le Roux Fullback Local camp ❌ Omitted Double World Cup winner
Ntokozo Makhaza Wing Local camp ❌ Omitted Varsity Cup standout

Springbok fixtures 2026:

International:
Saturday 20 June: Springboks v Barbarians (Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Gqeberha) – TICKETS

Nations Championship:
Saturday 4 July: Springboks v England (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 11 July: Springboks v Scotland (Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)
Saturday 18 July: Springboks v Wales (Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban)

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry:
Saturday 22 August: Springboks v All Blacks (Ellis Park, Johannesburg)
Saturday 29 August: Springboks v All Blacks (DHL Stadium, Cape Town)
Saturday 5 September: Springboks v All Blacks (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)
Saturday 12 September: Springboks v All Blacks (M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, USA)
For available RGR tickets in SA, CLICK HERE

Once-off Tests:
Saturday, 8 August: Argentina v Springboks (venue TBC)
Sunday 27 September: Wallabies v Springboks (Optus Stadium, Perth)

Nations Championship:
Saturday 7 November: Italy v Springboks (venue TBC)
Friday 13 November: France v Springboks (Stade de France, Paris)
Saturday 21 November: Ireland v Springboks (Aviva Stadium, Dublin)
Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November: Finals Weekend (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London) – SOURCE

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

United Rugby Championship: South Africa’s rugby powerhouse

South Africa has redefined the United Rugby Championship since 2021, turning a northern league into a cross-continental powerhouse driven by Stormers flair, Bulls consistency and relentless Springbok influence.

Published

on

By

United Rugby Championship

The United Rugby Championship was never meant to belong to South Africa, but in many respects it now does.

The United Rugby Championship shifted rugby’s power

South Africa has redefined the United Rugby Championship since 2021, turning a northern league into a cross-continental powerhouse driven by Stormers flair, Bulls consistency and relentless Springbok influence. From four finals in four seasons to hosting the first three deciders, the United Rugby Championship South Africa story is one of immediate impact, growing dominance and a competition that now runs through Cape Town and Pretoria as much as Dublin.

It is an evolution of the Pro 12, which was a northern hemisphere competition, built on Celtic identity, Irish excellence, Welsh tradition, Italian innovation and Scottish swagger. It had history, rivalry and relevance but it did not have the the presence of South Africa, the breeding ground of World Cup winning Springboks.

When South Africa arrived in the newly formed 16-team United Rugby Championship, it reshaped the league.

Four seasons into the URC era a South African franchise has featured in every single final. The country hosted the first three deciders. Two of those finals were in Cape Town and one was in Pretoria.

From Celtic comfort to cross-continental combat

The league started life in 2001 as the Celtic League,  a tight, regional competition. Then came evolution: Italy joined and it became the PRO12 and then the PRO14, with the South Africa’s Cheetahs and Kings more of an exercise in flirtation than finality.

The reset came in 2021, with the league played behind mostly with Covid restrictions.

The South African quartet, plus their Pro 14 predecessors the Cheetahs and Kings, had played in Super Rugby since 1996, and while South Africa’s decision to go north was deemed controversial by some, most in South Africa acknowledged the value of playing in the northern hemisphere.

What was once a northern league is now rugby’s most compelling cross-continental competition.

Different climates.
Different tempos.
Different rugby identities.

South Africa’s imprint: Immediate, Physical, Decisive

South Africa didn’t need time to adjust, as borne out by the first four finals.

  • 2022 Final (Cape Town): Stormers

  • 2023 Final (Cape Town): Munster beat Stormers

  • 2024 Final (Pretoria): Glasgow beat Bulls

  • 2025 Final (Dublin): Leinster beat Bulls

The 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks coach Jake White guided the Bulls to three finals in four years and the Stormers, under John Dobson, own South Africa’s most significant chapter, winning the inaugural URC season in beating the Bulls 18-13.

Dobson’s Stormers: The blueprint of URC success

Dobson’s Stormers play with instinct, speed and counter-attack but beneath it sits structure and belief. Western Province school rugby pipelines feeding a professional system that trusts its talent.

At home, at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, they are difficult to beat.

And in doing so, they’ve defined what URC rugby can look like when South African skill meets South African confidence.

The Bulls: Power, altitude and unfinished business

If the Stormers are all about expression, then the Bulls are about power and pressure.

Loftus Versfeld, in Pretoria, remains one of the toughest assignments in club rugby, with the altitude and the attitude of the hosts often a tonic for opposition scoreboard strain.

The Bulls have been relentless contenders:

White did a fine job in getting them to three finals, but former Springboks lock Johan Ackermann has been tasked in the 2025/26 season in turning silver into gold.

Leinster, Munster and the Irish machine

The Irish provinces still set the standard system excellence. Leinster, in particular, operate like a production line of Test players, and their 2025 demolition of the Bulls in Dublin was clinical, ruthless and expected.

Munster remain knockout specialists, with their 2023 win against the Stormers in the final in Cape Town the stuff of folklore. Munster won their final four league matches to make the play-offs and travelled – and won – for the quarter-final, semi-final and final.

Glasgow’s Loftus miracle

Glasgow’s 2023/24 title win at Loftus made a statement that a good enough team can win a final anywhere and can overcome travel, fatigue, altitude and the odds of the bookies to triumph.

Glasgow’s title win proved the league is wider than the South Africa and Ireland power axis.

The URC has never been predictable, especially finals.

The rivalries that matter

This competition is built on collisions not just of teams, but identities.

  • Stormers vs Bulls – South Africa’s defining franchise rivalry

  • Leinster vs Munster – tradition, edge, history

  • Irish vs South African franchises – control vs chaos, system vs instinct

  • Glasgow v Edinburgh – a national trial
  • Benetton v Zebre – a national trial
  • Cardiff v every Welsh club – culturally so much bigger than a rugby match

South Africans have fallen in love with the URC because there are more wins than defeats, it fits their style of play, the times zones work, there is European relevance and the league is a proving ground for Springboks and for Springboks selection.

  • South African teams have featured in 100% of URC finals

  • The Bulls have played 75% of those finals

  • The Stormers have a title and multiple finals appearances

  • South African franchises win around 60% of matches since entry

  • Home venues like DHL Stadium and Loftus rank among the toughest in the league

What comes next? SA dominance or European resistance?

The next chapter of the URC will be defined by one question: Can Europe’s club, across the league, have enough title contenders to stop the South African surge to turning final appearances into consistent gold medals.

Ireland’s Leinster will always be there, Munster will always threaten and Scotland’s Glasgow have shown what’s possible. All three have won the title.

But South Africa has scale that is overwhelming when assessing their potential as the league grows because the country’s rugby players have an identity built on winning, as borne out by four Rugby World Cup golds and two bronze medals in eight tournaments.

The Final Word

The URC didn’t save South African rugby, as much as South Africa elevated the URC.

The South African four-club participation has brought intensity, edge and consequence to every fixture.

And it made the competition matter beyond its traditional borders.

Four finals in four years is a show of the country’s rugby strength as much as it is an impressive statistic.

Vodacom URC ERA GRAND FINALS 

2024/25: Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Leinster) – 46,127

2023/24: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria (Vodacom Bulls) – 50,388

2022/23: DHL Stadium, Cape Town (DHL Stormers) – 56,344 (record)

2021/22: DHL Stadium, Cape Town (DHL Stormers) – 31,000 (sell out based on available capacity)

Key Takeaways from the 2024-25 season.

  • Leinster dominance: 16 wins from 18 benchmark consistency in the URC

  • Bulls best of South Africa: Clear No.1 local franchise in league phase

  • Stormers playoff presence: Still competitive despite inconsistency

  • SA depth tested: All four SA teams inside top 10

  • Home-ground impact remains decisive across both hemispheres

URC 2024–25 Final League Table (Regular Season)

Position Team Played Wins Losses Draws Points
1 Leinster 18 16 2 0 73
2 Bulls 18 13 5 0 63
3 Munster 18 12 6 0 58
4 Glasgow Warriors 18 11 7 0 54
5 Stormers 18 10 8 0 50
6 Ulster 18 9 9 0 45
7 Edinburgh 18 9 9 0 44
8 Connacht 18 8 10 0 41
9 Lions 18 8 10 0 40
10 Sharks 18 7 11 0 36
11 Benetton 18 7 11 0 35
12 Cardiff 18 6 12 0 30
13 Ospreys 18 6 12 0 29
14 Scarlets 18 5 13 0 27
15 Dragons 18 3 15 0 18
16 Zebre 18 2 16 0 12

LATEST 2025/26 URC NEWS

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Stormers make it 10 wins from 12 vs Bulls in URC derby

Published

on

By

Stormers Bulls URC Loftus 2026 Gallo Images

The Stormers 32-19 win against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday, 14 March extended their remarkable United Rugby Championship derby record to 10 wins from 12 matches. It was also their fourth win in five URC visits to Pretoria since the competition started in 2021.

Stormers and Springboks utility back Damian Willemse was Saturday’s official Player of the Match. The Paul Roos Gimnasium product is a fan favourite and an exceptional rugby player. He is the youngest double winner in the history of Rugby World Cup, having been just 25 when he won his second successive Rugby World Cup gold medal.

Photo: Gallo Images

Willemse, on Saturday afternoon, scored a try and created the Stormers fourth try with a 50 metre kick through. Among his stats were seven tackles and seven carries, but those are tangibles. What isn’t is his off-the-ball work, his on-field presence and what he offers as a support and guide to flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mnogomezulu.

Willemse, just 27 years-old, has played in excess of 8000 minutes of rugby since making his debut for the Stormers in Super Rugby in 2016. He was 18 years-old. He is a Stormers centurion and has gone past 50 Tests for the Springboks.

Stormers vs Bulls URC Record (2021–2026)

Overall

  • Played: 12

  • Stormers wins: 10

  • Bulls wins: 2

Venue breakdown: Cape Town vs Pretoria

Cape Town (DHL Stadium)

  • Matches: 7

  • Stormers wins: 6

  • Bulls wins: 1

Matches

  • 9 Apr 2022 Stormers 19-17 Bulls (League)

  • 18 Jun 2022 Stormers 18-13 Bulls (URC Final)

  • 23 Dec 2022 Stormers 37-27 Bulls (League)

  • 6 May 2023 Stormers 33-21 Bulls (Quarter-final)

  • 23 Dec 2023 Stormers 26-20 Bulls (League)

  • 8 Feb 2025 Bulls 33-32 Stormers (League)

  • 3 Jan 2026 Stormers 13-8 Bulls (League)

Pretoria (Loftus Versfeld)

  • Matches: 5

  • Stormers wins: 4

  • Bulls wins: 1

Matches

  • 22 Jan 2022 Stormers 30-26 Bulls (League)

  • 18 Feb 2023 Stormers 23-19 Bulls (League)

  • 2 Mar 2024 Bulls 40-22 Stormers (League)

  • 1 Mar 2025 Stormers 19-16 Bulls (League)

  • 15 Mar 2026 Stormers 32-19 Bulls (League)

Correct overall URC split

  • Played: 12

  • Stormers wins: 10

  • Bulls wins: 2

  • League matches: 10 five in Cape Town, five in Pretoria

  • Playoff matches: 2 both in Cape Town, the 2022 final and 2023 quarter-final

League matches vs URC play-offs

League Matches

  • Played: 10

  • Stormers wins: 8

  • Bulls wins: 2

URC play-off meetings

  • Played: 2

Year Stage Venue Result
2022 Final Cape Town Stormers 18–13
2023 Quarter-final Cape Town Stormers 33–21

Playoff record

  • Stormers: 2 wins

  • Bulls: 0 wins

URC derby snapshot

Stormers vs Bulls URC results since 2021

Category Played Stormers Bulls
Overall URC 12 10 2
Cape Town 7 6 1
Pretoria 5 4 1
League matches 10 8 2
Play-offs 2 2 0
  • The Stormers won the inaugural URC final in 2022 in Cape Town.

  • They repeated the knockout dominance in the 2023 quarter-final, also in Cape Town.

  • The Bulls’ two URC derby wins have both come in league matches, one in Pretoria (2024) and one in Cape Town (2025).

LATEST STATISTICS & MATCH HIGHLIGHTS 

MATCH STATS

BULLS V STORMERS IS SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY’S BIGGEST RIVALRY

BULLS v STORMERS, 14th March, 2026.

Loftus, Pretoria

MATCH SQUADS

BULLS – 15 David Kriel, 14 Sebastian de Klerk, 13 Canan Moodie, 12 Harold Vorster, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Handré Pollard, 9 Paul de Wet, 8 Jeandré Rudolph, 7 Elrigh Louw, 6 Marcell Coetzee (c), 5 Ruan Nortjé, 4 Ruan Vermaak, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Johan Grobbelaar, 1 Gerhard Steenekamp.
Bench: 16 Jan-Hendrik Wessels, 17 Alulutho Tshakweni, 18 Mornay Smith, 19 Cobus Wiese, 20 Nizaam Carr, 21 Marco van Staden, 22 Paul de Wet, 23 Willie le Roux.

STORMERS – 15 Warrick Gelant, 14 Suleiman Hartzenberg, 13 Ruhan Nel (c), 12 Damian Willemse, 11 Leolin Zas, 10 Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, 9 Stefan Ungerer, 8 Marcel Theunissen, 7 Ben-Jason Dixon, 6 Deon Fourie, 5 JD Schickerling, 4 Adré Smith, 3 Neethling Fouché, 2 André-Hugo Venter, 1 Ntuthuko Mchunu.
Bench: 16 JJ Kotzé, 17 Vernon Matongo, 18 Sazi Sandi, 19 Paul de Villiers, 20 Hacjivah Dayimani, 21 Imad Khan, 22 Jonathan Roche, 23 Wandisile Simelane.

BREAKDOWN WARRIORS

Since the URC began in 2021, the Stormers have owned South Africa’s fiercest franchise rivalry: 10 wins from 12 meetings, home and away, and two play-off victories at DHL Stadium.

Continue Reading

International Rugby

Europe reacts to France’s dramatic Six Nations title

Published

on

By

France players lift the Six Nations trophy after beating England in Paris Photo: Shaun Botterill Getty Images

France claimed the 2026 Six Nations title in extraordinary fashion, beating England 48-46 in Paris after Thomas Ramos landed a penalty with the final kick of the match.

The Stade de France thriller produced 94 points and 13 tries, making it one of the highest-scoring Tests in the history of the rivalry.

For France it was their 10th Six Nations title in the professional era, while England’s defeat denied Ireland the championship after a weekend that had swung wildly between contenders.

Across Europe the reaction was dramatic – French media celebrated the spectacle, English outlets lamented the heartbreak and Irish newspapers reflected on a title that slipped away in the final seconds.

France media reaction: ‘A victory of nerve and spectacle’

L’Équipe

Headline: “Ramos au bout du suspense: la France championne!”
(Ramos at the death: France champions!)

France’s leading sports daily focused on the composure of Ramos and the brilliance of winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who scored four tries in a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest “Crunch” encounters.

The paper called the final moments “pure theatre in front of a roaring Stade de France.”


Midi Olympique

Headline: “Un Crunch de folie: les Bleus sacrés au bout du pied de Ramos.”

The rugby weekly described the match as one of the wildest finales in Six Nations history, praising France’s attacking intent but warning that conceding 46 points to England exposed defensive vulnerabilities.


Rugbyrama

Headline: “Un final historique: Ramos offre le Tournoi aux Bleus.”

Rugbyrama highlighted the emergence of Bielle-Biarrey as the star of the tournament, noting his try-scoring feats while praising the resilience of Fabien Galthié’s side.


Le Figaro

Headline: “Les Bleus arrachent le Tournoi dans un Crunch irrespirable.”

Le Figaro framed the victory as a triumph of nerve, describing the contest as an instant classic of French attacking rugby.


England media reaction: ‘Heartbreak in a Paris epic’

The Guardian

Headline: “France win Six Nations with last kick as England fall just short.”

The Guardian described the match as an epic finale, praising England’s attacking ambition but noting discipline and key moments ultimately cost Steve Borthwick’s side.


The Times

Headline: “England heartbreak as Ramos penalty steals Six Nations title.”

The Times focused on England’s inability to close out the match after taking the lead late in the contest, questioning game management in the final minutes.


BBC Sport

Headline: “Last-gasp Ramos penalty denies England in Paris thriller.”

BBC analysis praised England’s seven tries but said the defeat would haunt the players after producing their most attacking display of the championship.


The Telegraph

Headline: “Brave England fall short in 94-point Paris epic.”

The Telegraph labelled the match one of the most extraordinary attacking Tests between the nations, highlighting the spectacle despite the defeat.


Ireland media reaction: ‘Title dreams shattered at the death’

Ireland began the final day of the championship still in the hunt for the title and, for several minutes late in the Paris match, looked set to benefit from an English victory.

Ramos’ penalty changed everything.


Irish Times

Headline: “Ireland denied as France snatch Six Nations in Paris drama.”

The Irish Times described the closing minutes as “a cruel twist” for Ireland, who had earlier completed their own victory but were forced to watch events unfold in Paris.


Irish Independent

Headline: “France break Irish hearts with last-kick title win.”

The paper wrote that Ireland’s title hopes were alive until the final whistle, only to be extinguished by Ramos’ decisive kick.


The42.ie

Headline: “Ireland’s title hopes dashed by Ramos’ dramatic penalty.”

Ireland’s leading rugby platform described the finish as “a brutal reminder of the margins that define championship rugby.”


One of the greatest Six Nations finales

Across Europe there was a rare consensus.

The match will be remembered as one of the greatest Six Nations finales ever played a contest that combined relentless attacking rugby, scoreboard chaos and a title decided with the final kick.

 

Continue Reading

International Rugby

France Rugby World Cup Record: Finals, History & Why They Never Won

Published

on

France rugby world cup record

France has produced unforgettable Rugby World Cup moments, yet in 10 tournaments, over 40 years, they have never won the tournament. Their Rugby World Cup record betrays their status as one of the great rugby nations.

France Rugby World Cup Record Explained

The France Rugby World Cup record includes three final appearances and three silver medals, but they remain the strongest rugby nation never to win the Rugby World Cup.

Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images

They have enjoyed success in the Six Nations, with their 2026 title win their 10th in Europe’s premier international rugby tournament, which started as the Five Nations and is now the Six Nations, with Italy’s inclusion.

Understanding France rugby World Cup record requires looking at several factors: their repeated finals heartbreak, the inconsistency of the professional era, and their historical struggles against southern hemisphere opposition.

France in World Cup finals

France have reached the Rugby World Cup final three times, but have lost on every occasion.

Year

Host

Final

Result

1987

New Zealand

New Zealand vs France

Lost 29–9

1999

Wales

Australia vs France

Lost 35–12

2011

New Zealand

New Zealand vs France

Lost 8–7

Overall

3 finals

0 wins – 3 losses

The closest France have come to lifting the trophy was in 2011. In a dramatic final at Eden Park, they pushed New Zealand all the way before losing 8–7 in one of the tightest finals in Rugby World Cup history.

France’s journey to that final was turbulent, including internal disagreements within the squad, yet they still produced one of the most spirited performances seen in a World Cup final.

Across tournament history, France have also reached the semi-finals six times, confirming their status as a consistent contender even without a title.

France rugby World Cup record

France have competed in every Rugby World Cup since 1987, maintaining one of the stronger overall tournament records among northern hemisphere nations.

Tournament

Played

Won

Lost

Drawn

1987

6

5

1

0

1991

4

3

1

0

1995

5

3

2

0

1999

6

5

1

0

2003

7

5

2

0

2007

7

5

2

0

2011

7

4

3

0

2015

5

3

2

0

2019

5

3

2

0

2023

5

4

1

0

Overall

57

40

17

0

France’s 70% tournament win rate reflects a team that regularly progresses deep into the competition, but they have struggled to finish the job when facing the world’s strongest sides in knockout matches.

Most capped French players at the World Cup

Rank Player RWC Matches World Cups
1 Fabien Pelous 18 1995, 1999, 2003, 2007
2 Philippe Sella 17 1987, 1991, 1995
3 Raphaël Ibanez 16 1995, 1999, 2003
3 Olivier Magne 16 1999, 2003, 2007
5 Thierry Dusautoir 15 2007, 2011, 2015
5 Vincent Clerc 15 2007, 2011
5 Serge Blanco 15 1987, 1991
8 Frédéric Michalak 14 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015
8 Fabien Galthié 14 1999, 2003
8 Abdelatif Benazzi 14 1991, 1995, 1999

 

Most tries at the World Cup

Rank Player Tries World Cups
1 Vincent Clerc 11 2007, 2011
2 Christophe Dominici 8 1999, 2003, 2007
3 Jean-Baptiste Lafond 6 1991
3 Émile Ntamack 6 1995, 1999
3 Damian Penaud 6 2019, 2023
6 Didier Camberabero 5 1987
6 Philippe Saint-André 5 1991, 1995
6 Philippe Sella 5 1987, 1991, 1995

Most points at the World Cup

Rank Player Points World Cups
1 Thierry Lacroix 124
2 Frédéric Michalak 116
3 Christophe Lamaison 65
4 Jean-Baptiste Elissalde 61
5 Didier Camberabero 59
6 Camille Lopez 53
7 Gérald Merceron 50
8 Morgan Parra 48
9 Romain Ntamack 45
10 Thomas Castaignède 45

 

Professional era inconsistency

One of the key reasons often cited when asking why France never win the World Cup is inconsistency during the professional era.

Since rugby union turned professional in 1995, France have often struggled to maintain continuity at international level. Their domestic league, the Top 14, is one of the richest and most demanding competitions in the world. While it produces elite players, the long season and physical toll can make it difficult for the national side to build stability.

Between 2011 and 2019, France experienced a turbulent period marked by coaching changes, fluctuating performances and inconsistent results against top-tier opponents.

However, the current generation has helped restore stability. Under head coach Fabien Galthié, France won the 2022 Six Nations Grand Slam and re-established themselves as one of the world’s leading teams.

 

Record vs southern hemisphere

Another key factor behind France’s World Cup struggles is their historical record against the southern hemisphere powers.

France vs southern hemisphere nations (all-time Tests)

Opponent

Played

France Wins

Opponent Wins

Draws

New Zealand

67

15

51

1

South Africa

47

12

29

6

Australia

64

28

34

2

Argentina

56

40

15

1

Overall

234

95

129

10

 

France have historically struggled against New Zealand and South Africa, with both nations holding dominant head-to-head records.

Australia have also maintained a slight advantage, while France hold a strong record over Argentina.

Despite these numbers, France have produced some of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, including their famous 1999 semi-final victory over New Zealand and the 2007 quarter-final win against the All Blacks in Cardiff.

Those matches highlight France’s unique reputation in world rugby: a team capable of defeating anyone on the biggest stage.

 

Why France are different at home

France have traditionally been a very different team when playing at home.

The passionate atmosphere in French stadiums, combined with the emotional style of play often associated with Les Bleus, has helped the team produce some of their best performances on home soil.

This advantage was evident during the build-up to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, when France entered the tournament among the favourites after several strong seasons.

Crowd support, momentum and confidence have often played a major role in France’s performances in major tournaments.

Can they win in 2027?

Looking ahead, France appear well positioned to challenge for the Rugby World Cup again in 2027.

The current generation of players has developed within a strong domestic system and has gained valuable experience competing at the highest level. Combined with the tactical clarity introduced under Fabien Galthié, France have become one of the most balanced teams in world rugby.

However, the ultimate challenge remains the same as it has been throughout their World Cup history: defeating the southern hemisphere giants in knockout matches.

If France can consistently overcome teams like New Zealand, South Africa and Australia when it matters most, they may finally end their long wait for a first Rugby World Cup title.

 

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Bulls v Stormers is South African rugby’s biggest derby

Published

on

By

Bulls v Stormers. South African rugby's biggest derby.

The Bulls v Stormers is South African rugby’s biggest derby. The clash is north v south and historically it has never gotten bigger in any South African domestic or international provincial or club competition, as will be the case in Saturday’s United Rugby Championship match at Loftus, Pretoria.

The most recent match-up played out in front of 52 000 fans at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium and the Stormers needed a 78th minute try to win the URC league fixture 13-8.

STORMERS EDGE BULLS 13-8

LATEST BULLS AND STORMERS NEWS

Bulls v Stormers: The Complete Record of South Africa’s North–South Rugby Rivalry

Few rivalries in world rugby stretch across three centuries of competition and identity.

The battle between the Bulls and Stormers is the modern face of a rivalry that began long before professionalism when Northern Transvaal and Western Province first met in 1891.

From Currie Cup wars at Newlands and Loftus Versfeld to modern URC derby clashes, the North–South rivalry remains one of the defining fixtures in South African rugby.

Today the Stormers brand represents Western Province professionally, while the Bulls remain the professional flagship of the old Northern Transvaal union.

This is the complete statistical breakdown of Bulls v Stormers and the historic Western Province rivalry that created it.

Bulls v Stormers Head-to-Head Record

The Stormers and Bulls first met in Super Rugby in 1998, marking the professional chapter of the rivalry.

Bulls vs Stormers Record (1998–2025)

Matches Bulls Wins Stormers Wins Draws
44 27 17 0

The Bulls dominated much of the early professional era, particularly during the Heyneke Meyer and Frans Ludeke years, when Pretoria became the powerhouse of Super Rugby.

The Stormers have been more competitive in the URC era, winning seven successive matches with John Dobson as coach.

Bulls v Western Province: The Rivalry Before Professional Rugby

Before the creation of the Stormers franchise, the rivalry existed as Western Province v Northern Transvaal in the Currie Cup.

These matches built the mythology of North vs South rugby.

Western Province vs Northern Transvaal Record (1891–1996)

Matches WP Wins Northern Transvaal Wins Draws
120 54 61 5

Northern Transvaal held the edge through much of the 1970s, while Western Province dominated the 1980s with their legendary Currie Cup streak.

Bulls v Western Province Record (1997–Present)

After professionalism and the renaming of Northern Transvaal to the Blue Bulls, the rivalry tightened.

Bulls vs Western Province

Matches WP Wins Bulls Wins Draws
65 32 31 2

Few provincial rivalries in rugby have remained so evenly balanced across decades.

The North vs South Rivalry in Numbers

Combining all eras Northern Transvaal, the Bulls, Western Province and the Stormers the rivalry stretches back more than 130 years.

Combined Rivalry Record

Matches Northern teams wins Cape teams wins Draws
229 119 103 7

Pretoria’s teams hold a slight historical advantage, though the rivalry has repeatedly swung between dominance in the north and the south.

STORMERS BEAT BULLS FOR URC TITLE 

Bulls v Stormers Centurions

Every Player With 100+ Club Caps

The Bulls v Stormers rivalry is one of the defining fixtures in South African rugby.

Across the Super Rugby and United Rugby Championship eras, only a small group of players have reached the milestone of 100 franchise appearances for either side.

Below is the verified list of Stormers and Bulls centurions, based on franchise records and official announcements.

Stormers Centurions

(100+ Stormers caps)

Player Position
Brok Harris Prop
Andries Bekker Lock
Jean de Villiers Centre
Peter Grant Flyhalf
Schalk Burger Flanker
Siya Kolisi Flanker
Frans Malherbe Prop
Steven Kitshoff Prop
Deon Fourie Hooker / Flanker
Scarra Ntubeni Hooker
Damian Willemse Utility Back
Neethling Fouché Prop

Key Stormers appearance records

  • Most Stormers caps: Brok Harris

  • First Stormers centurion: Andries Bekker

  • Most Stormers centurions by position: Prop (Harris, Malherbe, Kitshoff, Fouché)


Bulls Centurions

(100+ Bulls franchise caps)

Player Position
Victor Matfield Lock
Morné Steyn Flyhalf
Fourie du Preez Scrumhalf
Bakkies Botha Lock
Danie Rossouw Utility Forward
Pedrie Wannenburg No 8
Wynand Olivier Centre
Pierre Spies No 8
Akona Ndungane Wing
Werner Kruger Prop
Embrose Papier Scrumhalf
Lizo Gqoboka Prop
Marco van Staden Flanker

Key Bulls appearance records

  • Most Bulls franchise caps: Victor Matfield

  • Most Bulls centurions by position: Lock

  • First Bulls centurion of the professional era: Bakkies Botha

What It Means To Be A Franchise Centurion

Reaching 100 appearances for a South African franchise is a rare milestone.

Several factors limit player totals:

  • Springbok duty removes players for long periods

  • Overseas contracts reduce long-term continuity

  • Squad rotation in Super Rugby and the URC

This makes the Stormers and Bulls centurions clubs among the most exclusive groups in South African professional rugby.

The Rivalry Enters a New Era

With Stormers now replacing Western Province in the Currie Cup from 2026, the professional identity of the rivalry is clearer than ever.

What began as Western Province v Northern Transvaal has evolved into the modern Bulls v Stormers derby but the essence remains unchanged.

Cape Town versus Pretoria.

Newlands tradition versus Loftus power is now Cape Town buzz at the youthful DHL Stadium versus the endearing beauty of the old lady Loftus.

North versus South.

And in South African rugby, no internal showdown carries the same history or significance as Bulls v Stormers.

FAQ

What is the Bulls v Stormers record?
The Bulls lead the Stormers 27 wins to 17 since 1998.

When did Western Province first play Northern Transvaal?
The first recorded meeting was in 1891.

 

Continue Reading

International Rugby

Springboks v All Blacks: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

The Springboks and All Blacks have played 110 Tests and produced the fiercest contest in rugby. Here is the full head-to-head record, rivalry history, biggest wins and why it remains rugby’s greatest rivalry.

Published

on

By

The Springboks and All Blacks is Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. The two nations have played 110 Tests and produced the fiercest contest in rugby. Here is the full Springboks vs All Blacks record and rivalry history.


Springboks vs All Blacks: Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.

  • What is the Springboks vs All Blacks record?

  • The biggest Springbok win over the All Blacks

  • The biggest All Blacks win over the Springboks

  • Why this is rugby’s greatest rivalry

  • The latest chapter in the rivalry

  • Springboks vs All Blacks: the verdict

There is no bigger fixture in rugby than the Springboks against the All Blacks.

LATEST NEWS ON RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY

This is the one.

It is rugby’s most loaded rivalry, the one with the deepest history, the greatest tension, and the strongest claim to excellence. Between them, South Africa and New Zealand have set the standard for what Test rugby should look like: hard, clever, physical, unrelenting. They don’t just play for points. They play for hierarchy.

As of the end of the 2025 Rugby Championship meetings, the teams had met 110 times in Test rugby. The All Blacks lead the all-time series with 63 wins, the Springboks have 43, and there have been 4 draws.

That number matters, but it only tells part of the story.

Every era has had its own version of South Africa versus New Zealand. The early tours gave it its edge, but the apartheid years also gave it political charge. Professionalism gave it speed and scale, and the rivalry, in the Rassie Erasmus era, is at its most intense.

ALL BLACKS COACH DAVE RENNIE IS A RED FLAG FOR RASSIE’S BOKS

What is the Springboks vs All Blacks record?

The raw record is straightforward enough.

The Springboks and All Blacks have played 110 Tests. New Zealand have won 63, South Africa 43, with 4 draws. That makes New Zealand the only major nation with a positive all-time record against South Africa, which is why every Springbok win over the All Blacks carries outsized value.

The recent trend, however, tells a sharper story.

South Africa beat New Zealand twice in 2024 31-27 at Ellis Park and 18-12 in Cape Town to reclaim the Freedom Cup. In 2025, the All Blacks won 24-17 at Eden Park, but the Springboks answered a week later with a seismic 43-10 win in Wellington, a result SA Rugby described as the biggest defeat ever inflicted on the All Blacks.

So while New Zealand still lead the century-long rivalry overall, the modern contest is tighter, nastier and far less predictable than the old numbers suggest.

The biggest Springbok win over the All Blacks

South Africa’s biggest win, 35-7 at Twickenham a month before the 2023 World Cup, was the Boks benchmark 100-plus years in the making, but within two years that record was broken.

The new high-water mark came in Wellington on 13 September 2025, when the Springboks demolished the All Blacks 43-10. SA Rugby explicitly called it the All Blacks’ biggest defeat ever, and noted that it surpassed the 35-7 margin from London in 2023.

That matters historically and psychologically.

South Africa have always believed they can beat New Zealand. But there is a difference between belief and force. The 43-10 result was force. It was a reminder that when the Springboks got their collision game, bench impact and tactical pressure exactly right, they could break even the All Blacks in New Zealand.

The biggest All Blacks win over the Springboks

New Zealand’s biggest win in the rivalry remains the brutal 57-0 victory in 2017, still South Africa’s heaviest defeat in Test history. SA Rugby itself referred to it in retrospect as a record defeat by New Zealand.

That result remains one of the rivalry’s most important reference points because it sits at the opposite end of the emotional scale from the Springboks’ recent resurgence. It was humiliation then. The modern Bok revival has been built, in part, on making sure that kind of capitulation never happens again.

Why this is rugby’s greatest rivalry

The phrase is not marketing fluff.

South Africa and New Zealand have been the sport’s two most imposing rugby nations across generations. They have the tradition, the depth, the public pressure, the tactical intelligence and the expectation. More than that, each has usually been measured most accurately by how it performs against the other.

SA Rugby itself now brands the fixture as Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, and the 2026 tour has been designed around that idea, with four Tests scheduled between the Springboks and All Blacks, including a Test in Baltimore, USA. That commercial packaging works because it is built on a truth rugby people already understand: no fixture carries more historical weight.

There are bigger sporting events globally, but in rugby, nothing feels more final than Springboks versus All Blacks.

The latest chapter in the rivalry

The latest sequence of matches has added another layer to the story.

In 2024, South Africa beat New Zealand twice in one Rugby Championship campaign, first at Ellis Park and then in Cape Town. The second win secured the Freedom Cup and kept the Springboks unbeaten in that championship stretch.

In 2025, the All Blacks protected Eden Park with a 24-17 win in Auckland, before South Africa hit back with the 43-10statement in Wellington. The official Springbok record published before the Auckland match was 108 played, 42 won, 62 lost, 4 drawn; after Auckland it became 109 played, 42 won, 63 lost, 4 drawn; and after Wellington the all-time tally moved to 110 played, 43 won, 63 lost, 4 drawn.

Springboks vs All Blacks: the verdict

The All Blacks still lead the rivalry on total wins.

But the modern Springboks have changed the feel of the contest. They have beaten New Zealand in World Cup finals, beaten them back-to-back in South Africa, and in 2025 handed them the heaviest defeat in their history in their own country.

That is why the Springboks versus All Blacks fixture remains unmatched. It is not just the best rivalry because of the past. It is the best rivalry because the next chapter still matters.

And in this rivalry, more than any other in rugby, history is never finished.

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour fixtures 2026

Friday 7 August: DHL Stormers v All Blacks at DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Tuesday 11 August: Hollywoodbets Sharks v All Blacks at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, Durban

Saturday 15 August: Vodacom Bulls v All Blacks at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

Saturday 22 August: First Test – Springboks v All Blacks at Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Tuesday 25 August: Lions v New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Saturday 29 August: Second Test – Springboks v New Zealand at DHL Stadium, Cape Town

Saturday 5 September: Third Test – Springboks v New Zealand at FNB Stadium, Johannesburg Saturday 12 September:

Saturday 12th September: Fourth Test – Springboks v New Zealand in Baltimore, Maryland

SPRINGBOKS v ALL BLACKS – EVERY TEST RESULT

Date Status Team Score Team Score Venue
13/08/21  Test South Africa 5 New Zealand 13 Dunedin
27/08/21  Test South Africa 9 New Zealand 5 Auckland
17/09/21   Test South Africa 0 New Zealand 0 Wellington
30/06/28   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 0 Durban
21/07/28   Test South Africa 6 New Zealand 7 Johannesburg
18/08/28   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 6 Port Elizabeth
01/09/28   Test South Africa 5 New Zealand 13 Newlands
14/08/37   Test South Africa 7 New Zealand 13 Wellington
04/09/37   Test South Africa 13 New Zealand 6 Christchurch
25/09/37   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 6 Auckland
16/07/49   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 11 Newlands
13/08/49   Test South Africa 12 New Zealand 6 Johannesburg
03/09/49   Test South Africa 9 New Zealand 3 Durban
17/09/49   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 8 Port Elizabeth
14/07/56   Test South Africa 6 New Zealand 10 Dunedin
04/08/56   Test South Africa 8 New Zealand 3 Wellington
18/08/56   Test South Africa 10 New Zealand 17 Christchurch
01/09/56   Test South Africa 5 New Zealand 11 Auckland
25/06/60   Test South Africa 13 New Zealand 0 Johannesburg
23/07/60   Test South Africa 3 New Zealand 11 Newlands
13/08/60   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 11 Bloemfontein
27/08/60   Test South Africa 8 New Zealand 3 Port Elizabeth
31/07/65   Test South Africa 3 New Zealand 6 Wellington
21/08/65   Test South Africa 0 New Zealand 13 Dunedin
04/09/65   Test South Africa 19 New Zealand 16 Christchurch
18/09/65   Test South Africa 3 New Zealand 20 Auckland
25/07/70   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 6 Pretoria
08/08/70   Test South Africa 8 New Zealand 9 Newlands
29/08/70   Test South Africa 14 New Zealand 3 Port Elizabeth
12/09/70   Test South Africa 20 New Zealand 17 Johannesburg
24/07/76   Test South Africa 16 New Zealand 7 Durban
14/08/76   Test South Africa 9 New Zealand 15 Bloemfontein
04/09/76   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 10 Newlands
18/09/76   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 14 Johannesburg
15/08/81   Test South Africa 9 New Zealand 14 Christchurch
29/08/81   Test South Africa 24 New Zealand 12 Wellington
12/09/81   Test South Africa 22 New Zealand 25 Auckland
15/08/92   Test South Africa 24 New Zealand 27 Johannesburg
09/07/94   Test South Africa 14 New Zealand 22 Dunedin
23/07/94   Test South Africa 9 New Zealand 13 Wellington
06/08/94   Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 18 Auckland
24/06/95 RWC South Africa 15 New Zealand 12 Johannesburg
20/07/96   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 15 Christchurch
10/08/96   Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 29 Cape Town
17/08/96   Test South Africa 19 New Zealand 23 Durban
24/08/96   Test South Africa 26 New Zealand 33 Pretoria
31/08/96   Test South Africa 32 New Zealand 22 Johannesburg
19/07/97   Test South Africa 32 New Zealand 35 Johannesburg
09/08/97   Test South Africa 35 New Zealand 55 Auckland
25/07/98   Test South Africa 13 New Zealand 3 Wellington
15/08/98   Test South Africa 24 New Zealand 23 Durban
10/07/99   Test South Africa 0 New Zealand 28 Dunedin
07/08/99   Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 34 Pretoria
04/11/99  RWC South Africa 22 New Zealand 18 Cardiff
22/07/00   Test South Africa 12 New Zealand 25 Christchurch
19/08/00   Test South Africa 46 New Zealand 40 Johannesburg
21/07/01   Test South Africa 3 New Zealand 12 Cape Town
25/08/01   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 26 Auckland
20/07/02   Test South Africa 20 New Zealand 41 Wellington
10/08/02   Test South Africa 23 New Zealand 30 Durban
19/07/03   Test South Africa 16 New Zealand 52 Pretoria
09/08/03   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 19 Dunedin
08/11/03 RWC South Africa 9 New Zealand 29 Melbourne
24/07/04   Test South Africa 21 New Zealand 23 Christchurch
14/08/04   Test South Africa 40 New Zealand 26 Johannesburg
06/08/05   Test South Africa 22 New Zealand 16 Cape Town
27/08/05   Test South Africa 27 New Zealand 31 Dunedin
22/07/06   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 35 Wellington
26/08/06   Test South Africa 26 New Zealand 45 Pretoria
02/09/06   Test South Africa 21 New Zealand 20 Rustenburg
23/06/07   Test South Africa 21 New Zealand 26 Durban
14/07/07   Test South Africa 6 New Zealand 33 Christchurch
05/07/08   Test South Africa 8 New Zealand 19 Wellington
12/07/08   Test South Africa 30 New Zealand 28 Dunedin
16/08/08   Test South Africa 0 New Zealand 19 Newlands
25/07/09   Test South Africa 28 New Zealand 19 Bloemfontein
01/08/09   Test South Africa 31 New Zealand 19 Durban
12/09/09   Test South Africa 32 New Zealand 29 Hamilton
10/07/10   Test South Africa 12 New Zealand 32 Auckland
17/07/10   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 31 Wellington
21/08/10   Test South Africa 22 New Zealand 29 Soweto
30/07/11   Test South Africa 7 New Zealand 40 Wellington
20/09/11   Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 5 Port Elizabeth
15/09/12   Test South Africa 11 New Zealand 21 Dunedin
06/10/12   Test South Africa 16 New Zealand 32 Johannesburg
14/09/13   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 29 Auckland
05/10/13   Test South Africa 27 New Zealand 38 Johannesburg
13/09/14   Test South Africa 10 New Zealand 14 Wellington
04/10/14   Test South Africa 27 New Zealand 25 Johannesburg
25/07/15   Test South Africa 20 New Zealand 27 Johannesburg
24/10/15   Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 20 London
17/09/16   Test South Africa 13 New Zealand 41 Christchurch
08/10/16   Test South Africa 15 New Zealand 57 Durban
16/09/17   Test South Africa 0 New Zealand 57 Albany
07/10/17   Test South Africa 24 New Zealand 25 Cape Town
15/09/18   Test South Africa 36 New Zealand 34 Wellington
6/10/18   Test South Africa 30 New Zealand 32 Pretoria
27/07/19   Test South Africa 16 New Zealand 16 Wellington
21/09/19 RWC South Africa 13 New Zealand 23 Japan
25/09/21   Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 19 Queensland
2/10/21   Test South Africa 31 New Zealand 29 Queensland
6/08/22   Test South Africa 26 New Zealand 10 Mbombela
13/8/22   Test South Africa 23 New Zealand 35 Johannesburg
15/7/23  Test South Africa 20 New Zealand 35 Auckland
25/8/23  Test South Africa 35 New Zealand 7 London
28/10/23 RWC South Africa 12 New Zealand 11 Paris
31/8/24 Test South Africa 31 New Zealand 27 Johannesburg
7/9/24 Test South Africa 18 New Zealand 12 Cape Town
6/9/2025 Test South Africa 17 New Zealand 24 Duneden
13/9/2025 Test South Africa 43 New Zealand 10 Wellington
Total Points: 1785 2225
Games Played South Africa New Zealand Drawn
Played Won Won Drawn
Overall Record 110 43 63 4
At South African Venues 54 28 25 1
At New Zealand Venues 47 10 33 3
 RWC 8 4  4 0
Top Points Scorers
Name Country Points Tries Conversions Penalties Drop Goals
Dan Carter NZ 221 3 25 51 1
Andrew Mehrtens NZ 209 0 19 53 4
Beauden Barrett NZ 174 4 23 36 0
Handre Pollard SA 109 2 18 19 2
Percy Montgomery SA 103 1 16 19 3
Carlos Spencer NZ 84 3 12 15 0
Morne Steyn SA 71 1 3 19 1
Joel Stransky SA 54 0 3 14 2
Christian Cullen NZ 50 10 0 0 0
Naas Botha SA 44 0 7 9 1
Andre Pretorius SA 41 1 6 6 2
Joe Rokococo NZ 45 9 0 0 0
Braam van Straaten SA 40 0 5 10 0
Bryan Habana SA 40 8 0 0 0

*STATS AS PER SARUGBYSTATS

RUGBY’S GREATEST RIVALRY – IT DOES NOT GET BIGGER THAN SPRINGBOKS v ALL BLACKS

ALL BLACKS 10 SPRINGBOKS 43

ALL BLACKS 57 SPRINGBOKS 0

FAQ

What is the Springboks vs All Blacks record?
The All Blacks lead the all-time Test rivalry 63 wins to 43, with 4 draws after 110 matches.

What is the Springboks’ biggest win over the All Blacks?
South Africa’s biggest win over New Zealand is the 43-10 victory in Wellington on 13 September 2025.

What is the All Blacks’ biggest win over the Springboks?
New Zealand’s biggest win over South Africa is 57-0 in 2017.

Why is Springboks vs All Blacks called rugby’s greatest rivalry?
Because it combines more than a century of Test history, elite winning standards, repeated title-deciding matches and consistent relevance at the top of world rugby. SA Rugby now officially uses the term “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry” for the fixture. The two nations have combined for seven World Cup titles.

Rivalry snapshot

The Springboks and All Blacks had played 110 Tests by the end of the 2025 meetings. New Zealand lead the rivalry 63 wins to South Africa’s 43, with 4 draws. South Africa’s current split is 25 wins, 28 losses and 1 draw at South African venues; 10 wins, 33 losses and 3 draws at New Zealand venues; and 4 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws at Rugby World Cup meetings.

The rivalry began with South Africa’s 1921 tour of New Zealand. That first official Test series finished 1-1 with one draw, the decider ending 0-0 in Wellington. The 1928 All Blacks tour of South Africa finished 2-2. Those two tours established the rivalry’s core pattern: long tours, brutal series, and no easy separation between the teams.

Team records

Most wins in the rivalry: New Zealand 63.
Most losses in the rivalry: South Africa 63.
Most draws in the rivalry: 4.

Springboks’ biggest win over the All Blacks: 43-10 in Wellington on 13 September 2025. SA Rugby called it the All Blacks’ biggest defeat ever.

Previous Springbok record win over New Zealand: 35-7 at Twickenham on 25 August 2023. SA Rugby stated that the 28-point margin was then a new South African record against the All Blacks and that it was New Zealand’s heaviest defeat at the time.

All Blacks’ biggest win over the Springboks: 57-0 at Albany on 16 September 2017. SA Rugby’s 2017 annual report described it as the Springboks’ heaviest defeat in history.

Highest score by South Africa against New Zealand: 46, in the 46-40 win at Johannesburg on 19 August 2000. NZ Rugby Stats also credits that match with South Africa’s rivalry high for tries in a Test, at 6.

Highest score by New Zealand against South Africa: 57, in the 57-0 win in 2017.

Highest combined score in a Springboks-All Blacks Test: 86 points, South Africa 46 New Zealand 40, Johannesburg, 19 August 2000.

Highest aggregate scores – Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry

In New Zealand

  • 90 points

  • All Blacks vs Springboks Eden Park Test 1997

  • New Zealand 55–35 South Africa

  • Source: NZ Rugby Stats

In South Africa

  • 86 points

  • Springboks vs All Blacks Ellis Park Test 2000

  • South Africa 46–40 New Zealand

  • Source: NZ Rugby Stats

Neutral venues (Australia / UK / Rugby World Cups in Wales, Australia, England, Japan & France)

  • 60 points

  • Springboks vs All Blacks Gold Coast Test 2021

  • South Africa 31–29 New Zealand

  • Source: NZ Rugby Stats

Lowest-scoring draw: 0-0, Wellington, 1921 series decider.

Most emphatic South African shutout of New Zealand: 17-0 in Durban in 1928, still South Africa’s biggest winning margin in the rivalry according to SA Rugby Stats.

Longest Springbok winning streak: 6 Tests, from the 1937 tour to New Zealand through the 1949 whitewash in South Africa. SA Rugby states the six-match run lasted from 1937 to 1949.

Longest All Blacks winning streak: 8 Tests, from 21 July 2001 through 24 July 2004, based on the full official chronological results list.

Best Springbok run in New Zealand in the professional era: the Boks were unbeaten in three straight Tests at Sky Stadium, winning in 2018, drawing in 2019, and winning 43-10 in 2025.

Eden Park hoodoo: SA Rugby stated before the 2025 Auckland Test that South Africa had not beaten New Zealand at Eden Park since 1937. The All Blacks won there again on 6 September 2025.

Ellis Park edge: Planet Rugby’s venue audit put the rivalry at Ellis Park at 15 Tests, with South Africa winning 9 and New Zealand 6, and South Africa leading points 352-328 there.

Rugby World Cup records

The teams have met 8 times at Rugby World Cups, with 4 wins each. SA Rugby’s 2019 pre-match official numbers had the rivalry at 4 World Cup meetings and 2-2 before Japan; adding South Africa’s wins in the 2023 final and New Zealand’s pool win in 2019 brings the current World Cup ledger to 4-4, which matches the full results list.

World Cup finals between them: 2. South Africa won both: 15-12 after extra time in 1995, and 12-11 in Paris in 2023.

Other World Cup meetings: South Africa won the 1999 bronze final 22-18; New Zealand won the 2003 quarter-final 29-9, the 2015 semi-final 20-18, and the 2019 pool match 23-13.

Freedom Cup records

The Freedom Cup was first contested in 2004. By the end of the 2025 matches, New Zealand had won it 25 times to South Africa’s 14, with one drawn edition in the official Freedom Cup record. South Africa won it in 2024 for the first time since 2009 and retained it in 2025.

Individual scoring records

The cleanest verified rivalry-specific individual table available in the sourced material is the SA Rugby Stats head-to-head page.

Top points scorers in Springboks-All Blacks Tests

  1. Dan Carter 221

  2. Andrew Mehrtens 209

  3. Beauden Barrett 174

  4. Handre Pollard 109

  5. Percy Montgomery 103

  6. Carlos Spencer 84

  7. Morné Steyn 71

  8. Joel Stransky 54

  9. Christian Cullen 50

  10. Naas Botha 44

Top try scorers in the rivalry from the same verified table
Christian Cullen (NZL) 10; Joe Rokocoko (NZL) 9; Bryan Habana (SA) 8. The same table also shows Dan Carter scored 3 tries, Beauden Barrett 4, Handre Pollard 2 and Percy Montgomery 1 as part of their points totals.

Captaincy and streak notes

Siya Kolisi captained South Africa to four consecutive wins over New Zealand across 2023-24 before the Eden Park loss in 2025. SA Rugby’s official build-up to Cape Town 2024 said a fourth straight win would be only the second such Bok sequence in history, after the 1937-49 run; South Africa then won in Cape Town, and Rugby365 described the Boks as having recorded four consecutive victories over the All Blacks.

Tour history: All Blacks to South Africa

1928 first official All Blacks tour of South Africa; Test series drawn 2-2.

1949 Springboks won the series 4-0, one of the defining series results in rugby history. NZHistory says the whitewash plunged New Zealand into despair.

1960 All Blacks toured South Africa; Springboks won the four-Test series 2-1 with one draw.

1967 planned All Blacks tour cancelled because South Africa refused to accept Māori players.

1970 All Blacks toured after the “honorary whites” compromise; Springboks won the series 3-1.

1976 All Blacks toured South Africa; Springboks won 3-1. The tour triggered major international backlash and helped drive the African-led boycott of the Montreal Olympics.

1985 planned official tour stopped by the New Zealand High Court.

1986 Cavaliers rebel tour, not an official All Blacks tour; South Africa won that unofficial series 3-1.

1992 first official meeting after readmission, one-off Test at Ellis Park, won 27-24 by New Zealand.

1996 the great professional-era watershed. New Zealand won the away Test series 2-1, their first official series win in South Africa. SA Rugby’s 2025 announcement called 1996 New Zealand’s last major tour of South Africa.

2026 officially announced return tour, the first major All Blacks tour of South Africa since 1996, with matches against the franchises and a four-Test Bok series.

Tour history: Springboks to New Zealand

1921 first Springbok tour to New Zealand; series drawn 1-1 with one draw.

1937 Springboks won the series 2-1; SA Rugby Stats notes that side was called “the best team to ever leave New Zealand.”

1956 All Blacks won 3-1, their first series win over South Africa. NZHistory calls it one of the bitterest series ever played.

1965 All Blacks won 3-1.

1973 planned Springbok tour to New Zealand was blocked by Prime Minister Norman Kirk on public-safety grounds.

1981 Springbok tour went ahead despite the Gleneagles climate; New Zealand won the series 2-1. NZHistory records the tour as one of the most divisive episodes in New Zealand history.

1994 first full Bok series in New Zealand after isolation; All Blacks won 2-0 with one draw.

1996 South Africa played a three-Test mid-year series in New Zealand and lost all three.

2030 officially announced as South Africa’s first professional-era tour to New Zealand.

Strong “interesting stats” file

South Africa have won only 10 of 47 Tests at New Zealand venues, which tells you how rare Bok wins in New Zealand really are.

The Springboks’ 36-34 win in Wellington in 2018 was, per SA Rugby, the first time any team had scored 36 points against the All Blacks on New Zealand soil.

The 35-7 win at Twickenham in 2023 was New Zealand’s heaviest defeat until the 43-10 loss in Wellington in 2025 overtook it. SA Rugby stated both records at the time.

South Africa’s 1949 whitewash and New Zealand’s 1956 series win remain two of the rivalry’s great reference points; NZHistory treats both as nation-shaping rugby events.

The rivalry has produced two Rugby World Cup finals and eight World Cup meetings overall. No other fixture in men’s Test rugby carries that combination of depth, volume and silverware history. The record book backs the mythology.

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2025 Keo.co.za