Connect with us

KEO News Wire

Boks play like chumps as Wallabies win like champs

Published

on

There may still be victory in Sunday’s defeat for the Springboks – but it won’t feel like it for the next 24 hours. For now, the applause belongs to Australia’s Wallabies, writes Mark Keohane. As does the Test match victory.

The victory that may come for the Boks is in the form of the Rugby Championship title and for that to happen the Boks have to win the next three Tests in the next three Saturdays. They have to beat the Wallabies next Saturday and then do the double over the All Blacks.

Don’t dismiss me too easily because if there is one thing man can learn from history it is that man invariably never learns from history.

I dismissed the history of the Boks in Australia and a losing run that is now eight years. The Boks, no matter how good they have been in respective cycles, are four from 27 against the Wallabies in Australia. I didn’t give Michael Hooper’s team a chance, not after their three successive capitulations to the All Blacks.

Equally, I didn’t think the world champion Springboks, no matter how badly they played, would lose.

Right in this moment, I am the chump.

But as Australia proved so heroically, it takes just 80 minutes to go from chump to champ. Next Saturday can’t come soon enough for me.

I wrote a piece a few days earlier on how Siya Kolisi’s Boks of 2021 have mirrored John Smit’s Boks of 2009. But I also wrote that I didn’t believe they would mirror Smit’s Boks when it came to playing the Wallabies in the state of Queensland.

To recap: Smit’s Boks won the World Cup in 2007, beat the Lions 2-1 in a series in 2009 and in the same year beat the All Blacks in two successive Tests in South Africa, beat the Wallabies at home and then lost to the Wallabies in Brisbane 21-6 and a week later beat the All Blacks 32-29 in Hamilton, New Zealand to win the Tri Nations.

The Wallabies had lost all three Tests to the All Blacks before beating the Boks.

Well in 2021 it looks very similar. The Wallabies lost three in succession to the All Blacks and edged the Boks 28-26 in Queensland after the Boks had won the World Cup in 2019 and beat the Lions in a series 2-1.

There is history in how Kolisi’s Boks can fight back, but now the Boks must create history in that fightback. They have not beaten Australia in Australia for eight years and they have never beaten the All Blacks in successive Tests on neutral ground because the two teams have never played back to back Tests outside of New Zealand and South Africa.

Australia were tenacious on Sunday and physically they fronted as they haven’t done for some time.

They had won just three from 12 matches since being hammered 40-16 by England in the World Cup quarter-final and they took three beatings against the All Blacks this year and edged France 2-1 in a series, with France without 20 of their first-choice players.

It was a match the Boks were expected to win – and win well. It is the expectation one has of a team ranked one that plays a team ranked seven.

But the Boks didn’t win because the Aussies got one chance to score a try and they did and recalled veteran flyhalf Quade Cooper didn’t miss with seven penalties and a conversion for a return of 23 points. This is the most points Cooper has ever scored in a Test match in his 71 appearances.

In contrast the usually reliable Handre Pollard missed three kicks and replacement flyhalf Damian Willemse missed with a late conversion that would have extended the Boks one point lead to three.

Pollard, among the senior players, was indifferent, which means he was poor by his standards. Pollard has for the past few years been one in the world or in the elite international bracket of flyhalves but this was his second off performance in the past month.

Pollard, in the third and final Test against the Lions, was substituted in the final quarter. He had missed a few kicks and his replacement Morne Steyn nailed two big kicks to win South Africa the match and the series.

On Sunday, Pollard again missed when everything suggested he wouldn’t.

Pollard and scrumhalf Faf de Klerk are integral to the Boks winning and both were poor.

Lukhanyo Am was also poor in relation to his performances in 2021 and with three of the most influential Bok decision-makers not at the races, it took a mighty effort from the Bok forwards to get South Africa so close and into a 26-25 lead with just a minute to go.

The cruelty of the match, for the South African forwards, is that it was a forward in replacement No 8 Jasper Wiese who conceded the last penalty when the match had looked won. South Africa, with a dominant scrum, had the feed and there was less than 30 seconds on the clock. The mistake came from a messy scrum and Cooper would deny South Africa and delight Australia.

There can be no complaints about the match officiating because it is not the reason the Boks lost.

The Boks lost because they missed 10 points on offer and they couldn’t control their own set piece with the last action of the match.

Australia won because they were courageous and tough and didn’t wimp out of the contest and they won because Cooper didn’t miss a kick in eight attempts.

There are so many lessons in this Bok defeat for South Africa, but the primary one is that if the Boks mentally are five percent off their game, it is enough to lose to a team ranked seventh in the world but one that played with more mongrel than the easy beats of a 7th place ranking.

The toast on Sunday is for the Wallabies. Good on you mate.

https://twitter.com/Springboks/status/1437034538639712256

Also on www.keo.co.za

Quade Cooper has to be trusted to combat Springboks

Here’s to Hooper, the Wallabies one-man-band

 

 

 

 

 

263 Comments

263 Comments

  1. Binance Pag-sign Up

    6th August 2023 at 2:59 am

    Thank you for your sharing. I am worried that I lack creative ideas. It is your article that makes me full of hope. Thank you. But, I have a question, can you help me? https://accounts.binance.com/ph/register?ref=DB40ITMB

  2. binance

    2nd August 2024 at 1:17 am

    Your article helped me a lot, is there any more related content? Thanks!

  3. Lowell Habel

    16th December 2025 at 9:44 am

    hello!,I like your writing so much! percentage we be in contact extra about your article on AOL? I require an expert in this space to resolve my problem. Maybe that is you! Having a look forward to peer you.

  4. fdertol mrtokev

    20th December 2025 at 12:00 am

    Wow, superb weblog format! How lengthy have you ever been blogging for? you made running a blog look easy. The full look of your site is excellent, as smartly as the content!

  5. herramientas analisis de datos

    13th January 2026 at 5:05 pm

    The other day, 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 apple ipad is now destroyed and she has 83 views. I know this is entirely off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  6. rateio pra concurso

    14th January 2026 at 3:50 am

    Regards for this post, I am a big big fan of this internet site would like to go along updated.

  7. conserto de ar condicionado residencial

    14th January 2026 at 1:16 pm

    What i don’t realize is in truth how you’re no longer really a lot more smartly-appreciated than you might be now. You are so intelligent. You realize therefore significantly in the case of this subject, produced me for my part imagine it from so many numerous angles. Its like women and men are not interested until it?¦s something to accomplish with Woman gaga! Your own stuffs great. All the time care for it up!

  8. battery shop near me

    14th January 2026 at 6:14 pm

    It is perfect time to make a few plans for the long run and it’s time to be happy. I’ve learn this put up and if I may I want to recommend you few fascinating things or suggestions. Maybe you could write subsequent articles relating to this article. I wish to learn more things approximately it!

  9. tlover tonet

    14th January 2026 at 8:14 pm

    Pretty section of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I acquire actually enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I will be subscribing to your augment and even I achievement you access consistently quickly.

  10. Techtra Automotive Academy Malaysia

    15th January 2026 at 6:22 am

    Hi, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you get a lot of spam feedback? If so how do you stop it, any plugin or anything you can recommend? I get so much lately it’s driving me mad so any support is very much appreciated.

  11. gullybet login

    15th January 2026 at 10:24 am

    Great write-up, I am normal visitor of one’s blog, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a lengthy time.

  12. klia limousine

    15th January 2026 at 3:17 pm

    Hiya, I am really glad I’ve found this info. Nowadays bloggers publish just about gossips and net and this is actually frustrating. A good website with exciting content, this is what I need. Thanks for keeping this web-site, I’ll be visiting it. Do you do newsletters? Can’t find it.

  13. Techtrics Auto

    15th January 2026 at 8:42 pm

    Good – I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your web site. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs and related information ended up being truly easy to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or something, website theme . a tones way for your customer to communicate. Nice task..

  14. airmatic air suspension

    15th January 2026 at 10:14 pm

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

  15. kilat333

    16th January 2026 at 1:48 pm

    I truly appreciate this post. I have been looking everywhere for this! Thank goodness I found it on Bing. You’ve made my day! Thx again

  16. developer hosting

    16th January 2026 at 9:28 pm

    This actually answered my downside, thanks!

  17. free búzios reading

    17th January 2026 at 1:44 am

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

  18. backdrop murah

    17th January 2026 at 3:24 am

    Thanks a lot for sharing this with all folks you actually know what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also seek advice from my website =). We can have a hyperlink alternate contract among us!

  19. neurodyne review

    17th January 2026 at 11:07 pm

    I don’t usually comment but I gotta tell thanks for the post on this perfect one : D.

  20. kilat333

    18th January 2026 at 4:33 am

    I was suggested this website by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my trouble. You’re incredible! Thanks!

  21. herpafend

    18th January 2026 at 4:42 am

    You made some decent points there. I looked on the web for the problem and found most people will associate with together with your website.

  22. kerassentials review

    18th January 2026 at 9:03 am

    Some truly interesting points you have written.Assisted me a lot, just what I was searching for : D.

  23. neuro sharp

    18th January 2026 at 1:07 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 web site. Reading this info So i am satisfied to exhibit that I’ve a very excellent uncanny feeling I found out exactly what I needed. I so much for sure will make certain to do not disregard this web site and provides it a look regularly.

  24. clogs herren 47

    18th January 2026 at 1:51 pm

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

  25. gelatin trick for weight loss

    18th January 2026 at 8:24 pm

    Hi there very cool web site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your website and take the feeds additionally…I am happy to search out so many helpful info right here within the submit, we want develop more strategies in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  26. pcxwin

    18th January 2026 at 10:45 pm

    I¦ve read a few excellent stuff here. Definitely worth bookmarking for revisiting. I wonder how a lot effort you put to make any such magnificent informative site.

  27. gelatin trick

    19th January 2026 at 1:15 am

    I used to be more than happy to find this net-site.I wished to thanks for your time for this excellent read!! I undoubtedly having fun with each little little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you weblog post.

  28. gelatin trick for weight loss

    19th January 2026 at 7:17 am

    you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?

  29. kilat333

    19th January 2026 at 11:53 am

    Thank you a lot for sharing this with all folks you actually understand what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly additionally seek advice from my website =). We can have a hyperlink trade arrangement among us!

  30. lgopro99

    19th January 2026 at 5:35 pm

    Keep up the excellent piece of work, I read few articles on this site and I believe that your weblog is real interesting and holds bands of wonderful info .

  31. lgopro99

    20th January 2026 at 4:30 am

    Thank you for another excellent article. The place else may anybody get that kind of info in such a perfect manner of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I’m at the look for such info.

  32. top up royal dream

    20th January 2026 at 8:32 am

    Good write-up, I¦m normal visitor of one¦s blog, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  33. top up royal dream

    20th January 2026 at 10:36 am

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

  34. zabornatorilon

    21st January 2026 at 10:03 am

    You are my intake, I have few web logs and very sporadically run out from to post : (.

  35. citrusburn review

    21st January 2026 at 12:03 pm

    You made some nice points there. I did a search on the issue and found most persons will go along with with your website.

  36. citrus burn review

    21st January 2026 at 3:14 pm

    Someone essentially help to make seriously posts I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your web page and thus far? I surprised with the research you made to create this particular publish extraordinary. Wonderful job!

  37. optivell review

    21st January 2026 at 7:12 pm

    When I initially commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get three emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove people from that service? Thank you!

  38. optivell reviews

    21st January 2026 at 11:52 pm

    Pretty portion of content. I simply stumbled upon your weblog and in accession capital to say that I get actually loved account your weblog posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing on your augment or even I success you get right of entry to consistently fast.

  39. best electric shavers

    22nd January 2026 at 12:56 pm

    Aw, this was a really nice post. In thought I would like to put in writing like this moreover – taking time and actual effort to make a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate alot and under no circumstances appear to get something done.

  40. frozen berry protocol vision improvement

    22nd January 2026 at 2:31 pm

    Good day! I know this is kinda off topic nevertheless I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest writing a blog post or vice-versa? My website discusses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you happen to be interested feel free to shoot me an email. I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way!

  41. fizz clean

    22nd January 2026 at 6:57 pm

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

  42. comprar listas iptv

    22nd January 2026 at 8:07 pm

    What i do not realize is if truth be told how you are no longer actually much more smartly-appreciated than you might be right now. You’re very intelligent. You recognize thus considerably in relation to this subject, produced me personally believe it from a lot of varied angles. Its like women and men aren’t fascinated except it¦s one thing to do with Woman gaga! Your personal stuffs nice. All the time deal with it up!

  43. wellaheat heated socks

    23rd January 2026 at 8:46 pm

    Do you have a spam issue on this website; I also am a blogger, and I was wondering your situation; we have created some nice practices and we are looking to exchange solutions with others, please shoot me an email if interested.

  44. sistema para floricultura pequena empresa

    23rd January 2026 at 9:17 pm

    Awesome blog! Do you have any recommendations for aspiring writers? I’m planning to start my own site soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you propose starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there that I’m totally overwhelmed .. Any ideas? Appreciate it!

  45. wuffy review

    24th January 2026 at 9:44 am

    I keep listening to the news bulletin speak about getting boundless online grant applications so I have been looking around for the most excellent site to get one. Could you advise me please, where could i get some?

  46. Avaliação de joias em Copacabana

    24th January 2026 at 12:24 pm

    I really like what you guys tend to be up too. This type of clever work and coverage! Keep up the terrific works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to our blogroll.

  47. iblbet

    24th January 2026 at 5:27 pm

    Magnificent web site. Plenty of helpful information here. I am sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And obviously, thanks for your sweat!

  48. kilat333

    24th January 2026 at 10:39 pm

    Very interesting details you have mentioned, regards for posting.

  49. testar iptv gratis

    25th January 2026 at 3:34 pm

    Great line up. We will be linking to this great article on our site. Keep up the good writing.

  50. kilat333

    25th January 2026 at 6:43 pm

    hi!,I like your writing so much! share we communicate more about your article on AOL? I need a specialist on this area to solve my problem. Maybe that’s you! Looking forward to see you.

  51. IEC 62368

    25th January 2026 at 11:02 pm

    Just want to say your article is as astounding. The clearness in your post is simply excellent and i could assume you are an expert on this subject. Well with your permission let me to grab your feed to keep up to date with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please carry on the enjoyable work.

  52. Enterprise Collaboration Software

    26th January 2026 at 2:05 am

    I have been absent for some time, 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?

  53. ojwin

    26th January 2026 at 4:16 am

    Good – I should definitely pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs and related info ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it at all. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, web site theme . a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task..

  54. slimburn review

    26th January 2026 at 9:12 am

    Some really prime articles on this web site, bookmarked.

  55. OLXTOTO

    26th January 2026 at 10:56 am

    Hey there! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering which blog platform are you using for this site? I’m getting sick and tired of WordPress because I’ve had problems with hackers and I’m looking at alternatives for another platform. I would be fantastic if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  56. robot balance control

    26th January 2026 at 11:57 am

    Fantastic blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers? I’m planning to start my own site soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m totally overwhelmed .. Any recommendations? Thank you!

  57. optivell

    26th January 2026 at 1:17 pm

    very nice publish, i certainly love this web site, carry on it

  58. bariatric gelatin trick

    26th January 2026 at 4:41 pm

    Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly comeback.

  59. kilat333

    26th January 2026 at 11:22 pm

    What¦s Happening i am new to this, I stumbled upon this I have discovered It absolutely helpful and it has aided me out loads. I hope to contribute & help other customers like its helped me. Great job.

  60. gelatin trick recipe

    27th January 2026 at 12:08 am

    An attention-grabbing discussion is price comment. I think that you must write more on this matter, it won’t be a taboo subject but usually persons are not sufficient to talk on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  61. the brain song

    27th January 2026 at 3:14 am

    Superb blog! Do you have any tips for aspiring writers? I’m hoping to start my own blog soon but I’m a little lost on everything. Would you recommend starting with a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option? There are so many choices out there that I’m totally confused .. Any ideas? Many thanks!

  62. akongcuan

    27th January 2026 at 9:05 am

    I like this website very much, Its a very nice office to read and get information. “I look upon every day to be lost, in which I do not make a new acquaintance.” by Samuel Johnson.

  63. kilat333

    27th January 2026 at 1:01 pm

    Loving the info on this website , you have done great job on the articles.

  64. 백링크

    27th January 2026 at 2:29 pm

    hello!,I love your writing very so much! percentage we be in contact extra approximately your article on AOL? I require an expert on this space to solve my problem. May be that is you! Having a look ahead to peer you.

  65. iptv smarters pro assinar

    27th January 2026 at 5:31 pm

    I’m extremely impressed with your writing skills and also with the layout on your blog. Is this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it’s rare to see a nice blog like this one these days..

  66. cara jualan online di facebook

    27th January 2026 at 11:26 pm

    You could definitely see your skills within the paintings you write. The world hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. At all times go after your heart.

  67. royal138 pengacara

    28th January 2026 at 2:36 am

    I believe you have noted some very interesting points, thankyou for the post.

  68. wholesale bulk jewelry

    28th January 2026 at 11:10 am

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

  69. Chinese green tea

    28th January 2026 at 2:57 pm

    I am no longer sure the place you’re getting your info, but good topic. I must spend a while learning more or understanding more. Thanks for excellent information I used to be in search of this information for my mission.

  70. kilat333

    29th January 2026 at 3:21 am

    I’m still learning from you, while I’m making my way to the top as well. I absolutely love reading everything that is posted on your site.Keep the posts coming. I liked it!

  71. david hoffmeister

    29th January 2026 at 10:37 am

    I am not real good with English but I get hold this rattling leisurely to interpret.

  72. igm247

    29th January 2026 at 7:34 pm

    You made some respectable factors there. I looked on the web for the problem and found most people will go along with together with your website.

  73. ai resume builder

    30th January 2026 at 2:14 am

    I got what you intend,saved to my bookmarks, very decent site.

  74. cheap flights to san diego

    30th January 2026 at 5:36 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.

  75. gelatin trick

    30th January 2026 at 11:15 am

    I’m really impressed along with your writing skills as well as with the structure for your weblog. Is that this a paid subject or did you customize it yourself? Anyway stay up the excellent high quality writing, it’s rare to peer a nice weblog like this one these days..

  76. gelatin trick for weight loss

    30th January 2026 at 8:06 pm

    As I website possessor I believe the subject material here is very great, appreciate it for your efforts.

  77. secaps black chá emagrece

    30th January 2026 at 10:59 pm

    Enjoyed studying this, very good stuff, appreciate it. “While thou livest keep a good tongue in thy head.” by William Shakespeare.

  78. gelatin trick

    31st January 2026 at 1:36 am

    Everything is very open and very clear explanation of issues. was truly information. Your website is very useful. Thanks for sharing.

  79. gelatin trick

    31st January 2026 at 6:38 am

    Whats up very cool website!! Guy .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feeds alsoKI’m satisfied to search out a lot of useful info right here in the put up, we’d like develop more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  80. gelatin trick

    31st January 2026 at 8:23 am

    I really happy to find this website on bing, just what I was searching for : D as well saved to favorites.

  81. nustar gcash

    31st January 2026 at 1:24 pm

    NuStar Online Casino Login and Registration using a mobile number provides an alternative access method for users. This approach is designed to simplify the registration process by allowing users to verify and access their accounts through a mobile-based system.

  82. ghdrol

    31st January 2026 at 5:06 pm

    Fantastic site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thanks for your sweat!

  83. ghdrol funciona

    31st January 2026 at 9:22 pm

    Have you ever thought about publishing an ebook or guest authoring on other sites? I have a blog based upon on the same subjects you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my audience would appreciate your work. If you are even remotely interested, feel free to shoot me an e-mail.

  84. ethical hackers vs black-hat hackers

    1st February 2026 at 11:11 am

    Good write-up, I’m normal visitor of one’s blog, maintain up the excellent operate, and It is going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  85. ethical hackers vs black-hat hackers

    2nd February 2026 at 12:09 am

    I was suggested this blog by my cousin. I’m not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my difficulty. You are incredible! Thanks!

  86. role of ethical hackers in network security

    2nd February 2026 at 3:24 am

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

  87. top 10 online betting sites in india

    2nd February 2026 at 6:51 am

    you have a great blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?

  88. ethical hacker job description

    2nd February 2026 at 8:33 am

    he blog was how do i say it… relevant, finally something that helped me. Thanks

  89. pcxwin login

    2nd February 2026 at 9:26 am

    F*ckin’ tremendous issues here. I am very happy to peer your post. Thanks so much and i’m having a look ahead to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a e-mail?

  90. role of ethical hackers in network security

    2nd February 2026 at 11:30 am

    Good web site! I truly love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a great day!

  91. Flashpay card

    2nd February 2026 at 1:38 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¦ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  92. top up royal dream

    2nd February 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself? Plz reply back as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know wheere u got this from. thanks

  93. certified ethical hacker (ceh)

    2nd February 2026 at 3:52 pm

    I don’t even know how I ended up right here, however I assumed this publish was great. I don’t realize who you’re however definitely you’re going to a famous blogger for those who aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  94. top up royal dream

    2nd February 2026 at 6:52 pm

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

  95. david hoffmeister

    4th February 2026 at 8:54 am

    I like this web blog so much, saved to my bookmarks. “Respect for the fragility and importance of an individual life is still the mark of an educated man.” by Norman Cousins.

  96. flixy tv smart

    4th February 2026 at 1:47 pm

    Hello There. I found your weblog the usage of msn. That is a really smartly written article. I’ll be sure to bookmark it and come back to learn more of your useful information. Thank you for the post. I will certainly comeback.

  97. which probiotic is best for bloating and gas

    4th February 2026 at 5:24 pm

    It is perfect time to make a few plans for the longer term and it’s time to be happy. I have learn this submit and if I may just I want to recommend you few attention-grabbing things or advice. Perhaps you could write next articles regarding this article. I want to read even more issues approximately it!

  98. flixy tv smart

    4th February 2026 at 5:26 pm

    You have brought up a very good points, thanks for the post.

  99. vigor long review

    4th February 2026 at 10:27 pm

    I have read some excellent stuff here. Certainly value bookmarking for revisiting. I surprise how a lot effort you put to make this type of fantastic informative website.

  100. tonic greens

    5th February 2026 at 1:23 am

    Would love to always get updated great site! .

  101. depo 5k

    5th February 2026 at 1:55 am

    I see something genuinely special in this internet site.

  102. tesla begagnad

    5th February 2026 at 3:44 am

    Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids. I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She placed the shell to her ear and screamed. There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back! LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  103. boostaro

    5th February 2026 at 6:25 pm

    Thanks for any other excellent post. Where else may just anybody get that type of information in such a perfect approach of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am on the look for such info.

  104. tonic greens

    5th February 2026 at 9:02 pm

    Great post. I am facing a couple of these problems.

  105. ฉาก แต่งงาน

    6th February 2026 at 4:41 am

    This website is really a stroll-by means of for all the info you wished about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse here, and you’ll definitely uncover it.

  106. Simply want to say your article is as surprising. The clearness in your post is simply cool and i can assume you’re an expert on this subject. Fine with your permission allow me to grab your RSS feed to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please continue the rewarding work.

  107. Curso Pós-Edital Estratégia 2025

    6th February 2026 at 4:36 pm

    Wonderful site you have here but I was curious if you knew of any user discussion forums that cover the same topics talked about here? I’d really like to be a part of online community where I can get feedback from other experienced individuals that share the same interest. If you have any suggestions, please let me know. Appreciate it!

  108. Preparatório Ministério Público PR 2025

    6th February 2026 at 8:46 pm

    Good day! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this post to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!

  109. Promotor de Justiça Damásio 2025

    6th February 2026 at 11:24 pm

    Hi, just required you to know I he added your site to my Google bookmarks due to your layout. But seriously, I believe your internet site has 1 in the freshest theme I??ve came across. It extremely helps make reading your blog significantly easier.

  110. Concurso MPE CE 2025

    7th February 2026 at 2:34 am

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

  111. Promotor de Justiça Damásio 2025

    7th February 2026 at 5:46 am

    Thanks – Enjoyed this article, can you make it so I get an update sent in an email whenever you make a fresh post?

  112. Curso Pós-Edital AlfaCon 2025

    7th February 2026 at 8:15 am

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

  113. kilat333

    7th February 2026 at 10:39 am

    Usually I do not read post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, quite nice article.

  114. slot deposit 5k

    7th February 2026 at 1:26 pm

    I wish to voice my appreciation for your kindness for all those that require assistance with that idea. Your personal dedication to getting the solution along came to be quite advantageous and has frequently enabled workers just like me to realize their aims. Your own valuable guideline indicates so much to me and substantially more to my office colleagues. Thanks a ton; from everyone of us.

  115. ovalpool kaufen

    7th February 2026 at 7:31 pm

    Hello.This article was extremely motivating, especially because I was browsing for thoughts on this subject last Sunday.

  116. odor proof stash box

    8th February 2026 at 2:33 am

    Great post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Extremely useful information particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such information much. I was seeking this particular info for a long time. Thank you and best of luck.

  117. fornecedor iptv

    8th February 2026 at 5:58 pm

    It is really a nice and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you just shared this helpful information with us. Please stay us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  118. tv box por assinatura

    8th February 2026 at 10:02 pm

    Your place is valueble for me. Thanks!…

  119. linetogel

    9th February 2026 at 3:47 pm

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

  120. pcxwin

    9th February 2026 at 5:23 pm

    An fascinating discussion is value comment. I feel that it’s best to write extra on this subject, it won’t be a taboo topic but usually persons are not sufficient to speak on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  121. revenda iptv

    10th February 2026 at 12:33 pm

    I am impressed with this website , rattling I am a big fan .

  122. 강남도파민

    10th February 2026 at 2:58 pm

    Hi! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone 3gs! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the fantastic work!

  123. fdertolmrtokev

    10th February 2026 at 3:00 pm

    I likewise believe so , perfectly indited post! .

  124. ibo player ativação

    10th February 2026 at 10:19 pm

    I’m still learning from you, while I’m improving myself. I certainly love reading all that is posted on your blog.Keep the stories coming. I loved it!

  125. slot resmi

    11th February 2026 at 3:38 am

    Greetings! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and tell you I really enjoy reading your articles. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics? Thank you so much!

  126. AI dating

    11th February 2026 at 7:48 am

    Oh my goodness! an incredible article dude. Thanks However I am experiencing difficulty with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anyone getting identical rss downside? Anybody who knows kindly respond. Thnkx

  127. 갤럭시가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 9:23 am

    Great awesome issues here. I am very happy to look your article. Thanks a lot and i am looking ahead to touch you. Will you please drop me a e-mail?

  128. Autoclave Azul

    11th February 2026 at 12:58 pm

    I do enjoy the manner in which you have presented this specific situation plus it really does present me a lot of fodder for thought. However, coming from everything that I have experienced, I basically wish as the actual feedback stack on that people today keep on point and in no way get started on a soap box associated with the news of the day. Yet, thank you for this exceptional point and although I can not really concur with the idea in totality, I respect your point of view.

  129. bariatric gelatin trick recipe

    11th February 2026 at 2:36 pm

    I enjoy you because of your own work on this blog. My mum takes pleasure in participating in investigations and it’s really easy to see why. All of us learn all concerning the dynamic means you produce both interesting and useful suggestions via your website and boost response from the others about this concern while our simple princess is without question discovering so much. Have fun with the remaining portion of the year. You’re the one performing a dazzling job.

  130. defesa tributaria

    11th February 2026 at 2:41 pm

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

  131. 강남 좋아요 쩜오

    11th February 2026 at 3:00 pm

    Fantastic web site. A lot of useful info here. I’m sending it to a few friends ans additionally sharing in delicious. And of course, thanks on your effort!

  132. gelatin trick recipe

    11th February 2026 at 5:59 pm

    Some truly superb articles on this web site, thankyou for contribution.

  133. rateio pra concurso

    11th February 2026 at 6:38 pm

    Hey there! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new apple iphone! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Keep up the great work!

  134. gelatin trick

    11th February 2026 at 10:12 pm

    I like this web blog very much so much good info .

  135. 송파가라오케

    11th February 2026 at 11:12 pm

    Of course, what a magnificent website and illuminating posts, I definitely will bookmark your website.All the Best!

  136. igamble247 login

    11th February 2026 at 11:55 pm

    I was recommended this web site by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as no one else know such detailed about my problem. You’re incredible! Thanks!

  137. tratamento tdah

    12th February 2026 at 5:27 am

    Hey just wanted to give you a quick heads up. The text in your article seem to be running off the screen in Firefox. I’m not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with web browser compatibility but I figured I’d post to let you know. The layout look great though! Hope you get the problem fixed soon. Cheers

  138. 강남가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 6:05 am

    I have not checked in here for a while 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 🙂

  139. gelatin trick recipe

    12th February 2026 at 6:20 am

    Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one’s blog, maintain up the nice operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  140. gelatin trick

    12th February 2026 at 11:39 am

    When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? Bless you!

  141. 강남가라오케

    12th February 2026 at 11:44 am

    I love it when people come together and share opinions, great blog, keep it up.

  142. casimon türkiye

    12th February 2026 at 3:18 pm

    You made some good points there. I looked on the internet for the issue and found most individuals will agree with your blog.

  143. Jefferson Fonger

    12th February 2026 at 7:19 pm

    hey there and thanks in your information – I’ve definitely picked up anything new from right here. I did alternatively experience several technical issues using this web site, as I skilled to reload the site lots of times prior to I may get it to load properly. I had been brooding about in case your web hosting is OK? Not that I’m complaining, however sluggish loading circumstances times will very frequently have an effect on your placement in google and could damage your high-quality ranking if ads and ***********|advertising|advertising|advertising and *********** with Adwords. Well I am including this RSS to my email and could look out for much more of your respective exciting content. Ensure that you replace this once more soon..

  144. tonic greens

    12th February 2026 at 9:17 pm

    I see something truly interesting about your site so I saved to fav.

  145. slot 5000

    12th February 2026 at 11:49 pm

    I carry on listening to the newscast speak about getting free online grant applications so I have been looking around for the top site to get one. Could you tell me please, where could i get some?

  146. vegas 108

    13th February 2026 at 4:46 am

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

  147. farmacia a domicilio puebla

    13th February 2026 at 2:24 pm

    As a Newbie, I am continuously searching online for articles that can benefit me. Thank you

  148. Concurso CPRM 2025

    14th February 2026 at 5:17 pm

    A powerful share, I simply given this onto a colleague who was doing a little bit analysis on this. And he in actual fact bought me breakfast as a result of I found it for him.. smile. So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! However yeah Thnkx for spending the time to debate this, I really feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. If doable, as you develop into expertise, would you thoughts updating your weblog with more particulars? It’s highly useful for me. Big thumb up for this weblog publish!

  149. Concurso Câmara de Mogi das Cruzes 2025

    14th February 2026 at 8:46 pm

    Hi, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your website in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, fantastic blog!

  150. Concurso ALE RJ 2025

    15th February 2026 at 12:11 am

    I love the efforts you have put in this, appreciate it for all the great blog posts.

  151. empire88

    16th February 2026 at 4:16 am

    Wonderful work! This is the type of info that are supposed to be shared around the web. Shame on Google for now not positioning this submit higher! Come on over and consult with my web site . Thank you =)

  152. divida ativa empresarial

    18th February 2026 at 10:17 pm

    Hello my friend! I wish to say that this article is amazing, nice written and include approximately all significant infos. I’d like to peer extra posts like this.

  153. regularizacao fiscal

    18th February 2026 at 10:41 pm

    Very interesting topic, regards for posting.

  154. tlover tonet

    19th February 2026 at 2:50 am

    Just desire to say your article is as astounding. The clarity for your put up is simply cool and that i can assume you are a professional on this subject. Fine with your permission allow me to seize your RSS feed to keep up to date with imminent post. Thank you 1,000,000 and please continue the gratifying work.

  155. gelatin trick

    19th February 2026 at 9:53 am

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

  156. gelatin trick

    19th February 2026 at 4:23 pm

    Hi there! This is my 1st comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I really enjoy reading your articles. Can you suggest any other blogs/websites/forums that deal with the same subjects? Many thanks!

  157. slot

    19th February 2026 at 8:18 pm

    I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your website. 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 designer to create your theme? Great work!

  158. mantap555 slot gacor

    20th February 2026 at 3:12 am

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

  159. toto macau

    20th February 2026 at 6:03 am

    I like the efforts you have put in this, thanks for all the great articles.

  160. top up royal dream

    20th February 2026 at 8:53 am

    Some truly excellent articles on this web site, thanks for contribution.

  161. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 11:17 am

    I do accept as true with all the concepts you’ve presented to your post. They’re really convincing and can certainly work. Nonetheless, the posts are very short for newbies. May you please lengthen them a little from subsequent time? Thank you for the post.

  162. gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 3:40 pm

    I like this web site so much, saved to favorites. “Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be.” by Peter De Vries.

  163. gelatin trick recipe

    20th February 2026 at 7:34 pm

    Thanks for a marvelous posting! I actually enjoyed reading it, you could be a great author.I will make sure to bookmark your blog and will often come back in the future. I want to encourage you continue your great work, have a nice day!

  164. ice gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 9:57 pm

    Very interesting topic, thanks for posting. “We need not think alike to love alike.” by Francis David.

  165. https://odougkp.ru/obzor-kazino-riobet/

    20th February 2026 at 10:00 pm

    Hi there very nice website!! Guy .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I will bookmark your site and take the feeds additionallyKI am glad to search out numerous helpful info here in the submit, we want develop extra strategies on this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  166. ice gelatin trick

    20th February 2026 at 10:03 pm

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

  167. translation services Manchester

    21st February 2026 at 12:29 am

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

  168. iblbet

    22nd February 2026 at 2:04 pm

    I like this blog very much, Its a really nice position to read and obtain information. “The mark of a good action is that it appears inevitable in retrospect.” by Robert Louis Stephenson.

  169. Hello my friend! I want to say that this post is awesome, nice written and include approximately all significant infos. I would like to see more posts like this.

  170. iblbet

    24th February 2026 at 12:36 am

    I really enjoy looking through on this website , it has got superb posts. “The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.” by Henrik Ibsen.

  171. bandar togel

    24th February 2026 at 4:18 am

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

  172. alquilar moto en ibiza

    26th February 2026 at 12:52 pm

    Some really great information, Sword lily I observed this. “Nothing can resist the human will that will stake even its existence on its stated purpose.” by Benjamin Disraeli.

  173. swimmingpool

    26th February 2026 at 1:21 pm

    After all, what a great site and informative posts, I will upload inbound link – bookmark this web site? Regards, Reader.

  174. situs agen toto

    26th February 2026 at 3:47 pm

    Enjoyed studying this, very good stuff, appreciate it. “Love begets love, love knows no rules, this is the same for all.” by Virgil.

  175. ayuda PFC arquitectura

    26th February 2026 at 7:02 pm

    Thanks for sharing excellent informations. Your web-site is very cool. I am impressed by the details that you have on this web site. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this web page, will come back for extra articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found just the info I already searched everywhere and just could not come across. What a perfect web-site.

  176. mancuernas de neopren

    27th February 2026 at 6:36 am

    I intended to post you that little note in order to give thanks the moment again just for the pleasing tactics you have shown here. This has been really incredibly open-handed with you to supply without restraint just what a lot of folks would have made available for an ebook in making some profit on their own, particularly considering that you might well have tried it if you wanted. The things also served to become a good way to realize that someone else have the identical zeal the same as my very own to grasp more when it comes to this condition. I am sure there are numerous more pleasant opportunities in the future for many who go through your website.

  177. casas en José Ignacio

    27th February 2026 at 9:24 am

    Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after browsing through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Anyways, I’m definitely happy I found it and I’ll be book-marking and checking back frequently!

  178. situs slot

    27th February 2026 at 10:43 am

    I conceive this web site contains some rattling wonderful info for everyone. “The fewer the words, the better the prayer.” by Martin Luther.

  179. ghdrol funciona

    27th February 2026 at 12:59 pm

    You can certainly see your skills 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 follow your heart.

  180. Hemp-derived products

    27th February 2026 at 11:49 pm

    I like this post, enjoyed this one regards for putting up.

  181. topup game terpercaya

    28th February 2026 at 5:11 am

    I was suggested this blog through my cousin. I’m not sure whether this put up is written by means of him as no one else recognize such certain approximately my trouble. You are incredible! Thank you!

  182. iblbet login

    28th February 2026 at 1:06 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.

  183. professional mobile recovery service

    28th February 2026 at 2:34 pm

    I’m not sure why but this web site is loading very slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a issue on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.

  184. streamate web cam

    28th February 2026 at 7:37 pm

    Sweet blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Cheers

  185. 7swin

    2nd March 2026 at 8:43 am

    Aw, this was a really nice post. In thought I want to put in writing like this additionally – taking time and actual effort to make an excellent article… however what can I say… I procrastinate alot and by no means seem to get one thing done.

  186. keluaran macau

    3rd March 2026 at 1:13 pm

    Excellent post. I used to be checking continuously this weblog and I’m inspired! Extremely useful info specifically the last section 🙂 I care for such info much. I used to be seeking this particular information for a long time. Thanks and best of luck.

  187. phone monitoring for cheating

    3rd March 2026 at 6:42 pm

    Hey very nice website!! Man .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your blog and take the feeds also…I am happy to find so many useful info here in the post, we need develop more techniques in this regard, thanks for sharing. . . . . .

  188. iptv 8 horas teste

    3rd March 2026 at 8:21 pm

    Hi there! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my previous room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Pretty sure he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!

  189. prodentim reviews

    4th March 2026 at 10:39 am

    I went over this internet site and I believe you have a lot of excellent information, saved to my bookmarks (:.

  190. citrus burn review

    4th March 2026 at 6:47 pm

    you may have a terrific blog here! would you like to make some invite posts on my blog?

  191. eva bloom soulmate

    4th March 2026 at 10:24 pm

    It’s really a great and useful piece of information. I am glad that you just shared this helpful info with us. Please stay us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  192. eva bloom soulmate sketch review

    5th March 2026 at 7:50 am

    Generally I don’t read article on blogs, however I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, quite great article.

  193. prodentim oral supplement

    5th March 2026 at 5:40 pm

    Pretty! This was a really wonderful post. Thank you for your provided information.

  194. tonic greens

    5th March 2026 at 10:48 pm

    Hiya very nice website!! Guy .. Excellent .. Superb .. I’ll bookmark your web site and take the feeds additionallyKI’m happy to find numerous helpful information right here within the publish, we want work out more strategies in this regard, thank you for sharing. . . . . .

  195. heels for men

    6th March 2026 at 6:21 pm

    I got what you mean , appreciate it for posting.Woh I am happy to find this website through google.

  196. hokibos898

    7th March 2026 at 12:23 am

    Hello my friend! I wish to say that this post is awesome, nice written and come with almost all important infos. I would like to peer more posts like this.

  197. hokibos898

    7th March 2026 at 3:08 am

    Hi there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my facebook group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really appreciate your content. Please let me know. Many thanks

  198. hokibos898

    7th March 2026 at 6:44 am

    Thank you for every other excellent article. The place else could anyone get that type of information in such an ideal way of writing? I have a presentation next week, and I am on the search for such information.

  199. alexaslot138

    7th March 2026 at 9:46 am

    Hey there, You’ve done a fantastic job. I’ll definitely digg it and for my part recommend to my friends. I’m sure they will be benefited from this web site.

  200. curso preparatorio prova oab

    7th March 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Oh my goodness! an incredible article dude. Thanks However I’m experiencing situation with ur rss . Don’t know why Unable to subscribe to it. Is there anyone getting an identical rss drawback? Anybody who knows kindly respond. Thnkx

  201. rateio oab direito civil

    7th March 2026 at 6:48 pm

    The very heart of your writing whilst sounding reasonable initially, did not sit well with me personally after some time. Somewhere within the paragraphs you actually managed to make me a believer unfortunately only for a while. I however have a problem with your jumps in logic and you would do well to help fill in those gaps. In the event that you can accomplish that, I could definitely be amazed.

  202. schwimmbadfolie komplettset

    8th March 2026 at 1:17 am

    Good day! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new project in a community in the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to work on. You have done a extraordinary job!

  203. 925 Silver Gems Jewellery

    10th March 2026 at 10:59 am

    I think other web-site proprietors should take this website as an model, very clean and magnificent user genial style and design, let alone the content. You’re an expert in this topic!

  204. susterslot

    10th March 2026 at 3:55 pm

    I was just seeking this information for a while. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your site. I wonder what is the lack of Google strategy that do not rank this type of informative web sites in top of the list. Normally the top sites are full of garbage.

  205. susterslot

    10th March 2026 at 5:20 pm

    you may have an ideal weblog here! would you wish to make some invite posts on my weblog?

  206. slot online

    11th March 2026 at 12:37 am

    I don’t ordinarily comment but I gotta state thankyou for the post on this great one :D.

  207. Significado del 1111

    11th March 2026 at 6:00 am

    Thanks for all of your labor on this web site. Ellie take interest in going through investigation and it is easy to understand why. I learn all of the dynamic ways you provide very useful tricks through this website and even welcome contribution from some other people on this area of interest while my princess is really starting to learn a lot. Have fun with the rest of the new year. You have been carrying out a useful job.

  208. slot gacor

    11th March 2026 at 11:37 am

    I do not even understand how I finished up right here, however I believed this post used to be great. I do not realize who you might be however definitely you are going to a well-known blogger in the event you aren’t already 😉 Cheers!

  209. slot deposit dana

    11th March 2026 at 12:27 pm

    Lovely website! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking your feeds also

  210. instalar unitv

    12th March 2026 at 3:07 pm

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

  211. Gelatin Trick

    13th March 2026 at 12:39 pm

    Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and return to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  212. CORESTRENGTH

    13th March 2026 at 8:33 pm

    Hi! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 3gs! Just wanted to say I love reading your blog and look forward to all your posts! Carry on the excellent work!

  213. sugar harmony

    16th March 2026 at 1:23 pm

    Howdy! This is kind of off topic but I need some guidance from an established blog. Is it difficult to set up your own blog? I’m not very techincal but I can figure things out pretty quick. I’m thinking about creating my own but I’m not sure where to start. Do you have any tips or suggestions? Cheers

  214. memo genesis

    16th March 2026 at 3:54 pm

    Those are yours alright! . We at least need to get these people stealing images to start blogging! They probably just did a image search and grabbed them. They look good though!

  215. situs slot

    16th March 2026 at 6:37 pm

    fantastic points altogether, you simply gained a brand new reader. What would you recommend in regards to your post that you made a few days ago? Any positive?

  216. sonabuds

    16th March 2026 at 11:55 pm

    Thanks for another informative website. Where else may I get that kind of information written in such a perfect means? I’ve a venture that I’m simply now running on, and I have been at the glance out for such information.

  217. china factory

    17th March 2026 at 2:52 am

    I was very pleased to search out this net-site.I needed to thanks on your time for this glorious read!! I undoubtedly having fun with every little bit of it and I have you bookmarked to take a look at new stuff you blog post.

  218. https://9mau777.com/

    17th March 2026 at 4:37 am

    Thanks , I’ve just been looking for information about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?

  219. link slot

    17th March 2026 at 11:26 am

    Wow that was unusual. I just wrote an incredibly long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say excellent blog!

  220. seguro residencial porto seguro

    17th March 2026 at 11:43 am

    I’ll immediately seize your rss feed as I can not to find your e-mail subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please permit me know so that I may subscribe. Thanks.

  221. nagaspin99

    17th March 2026 at 5:40 pm

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

  222. nagaspin99 link alternatif

    17th March 2026 at 7:10 pm

    I’m impressed, I must say. Really not often do I encounter a weblog that’s both educative and entertaining, and let me let you know, you’ve got hit the nail on the head. Your concept is excellent; the problem is one thing that not enough persons are talking intelligently about. I’m very pleased that I stumbled across this in my search for one thing relating to this.

  223. toto togel

    18th March 2026 at 8:31 am

    Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You obviously know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your weblog when you could be giving us something informative to read?

  224. mounjax vale a pena comprar

    18th March 2026 at 10:33 am

    Hi my friend! I wish to say that this post is awesome, great written and come with approximately all vital infos. I’d like to peer more posts like this .

  225. savaya303

    18th March 2026 at 1:50 pm

    It’s the best time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I’ve learn this publish and if I may just I want to suggest you few attention-grabbing issues or suggestions. Perhaps you can write subsequent articles regarding this article. I wish to learn even more issues about it!

  226. I am no longer certain the place you’re getting your info, however good topic. I needs to spend some time learning much more or working out more. Thanks for magnificent info I was looking for this info for my mission.

  227. olxtoto resmi

    18th March 2026 at 5:45 pm

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

  228. toto macau

    18th March 2026 at 9:27 pm

    I am no longer positive the place you are getting your info, however good topic. I needs to spend some time studying more or figuring out more. Thank you for fantastic info I used to be in search of this information for my mission.

  229. situs toto togel

    19th March 2026 at 12:19 am

    Its like you read my mind! You appear to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a little bit, but other than that, this is fantastic blog. A fantastic read. I’ll definitely be back.

  230. dewi11

    19th March 2026 at 1:32 am

    Howdy! 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 awesome if you could point me in the direction of a good platform.

  231. dewi11

    19th March 2026 at 3:55 am

    Great post, you have pointed out some great points, I likewise conceive this s a very fantastic website.

  232. olxtoto

    19th March 2026 at 8:16 am

    Good day! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be okay. I’m absolutely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.

  233. togel online

    19th March 2026 at 8:06 pm

    whoah this blog is excellent i love reading your posts. Stay up the great work! You understand, many persons are searching around for this info, you can aid them greatly.

  234. chatbot policía local

    20th March 2026 at 1:32 am

    Thanks for the good writeup. It in truth was a leisure account it. Glance complex to more introduced agreeable from you! By the way, how can we keep up a correspondence?

  235. gelatin trick for weight loss

    20th March 2026 at 11:57 am

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

  236. flixy tv reviews

    20th March 2026 at 11:00 pm

    A person necessarily assist to make significantly articles I would state. That is the first time I frequented your web page and to this point? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular publish incredible. Magnificent process!

  237. neurodyne

    21st March 2026 at 1:56 am

    Normally I don’t read article on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thank you, quite great article.

  238. neurodyne

    21st March 2026 at 3:17 am

    Dead written content material, thankyou for entropy.

  239. 🤑 +1.81919237961 BTC Sign In 👆 🤑

    21st March 2026 at 8:39 am

    3r224n

  240. Neville Quicho

    21st March 2026 at 10:21 pm

    Normally I do not learn post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very forced me to take a look at and do so! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thank you, very great post.

  241. Amazon Fire TV

    22nd March 2026 at 4:55 am

    Thanks so much for giving everyone a very brilliant chance to read from this site. It is often very pleasing plus stuffed with a lot of fun for me personally and my office peers to visit your web site at minimum three times every week to find out the new stuff you will have. And of course, I am also always contented with your gorgeous inspiring ideas you give. Selected two points in this article are in fact the simplest we have had.

  242. rateio professor educacao fisica rj

    23rd March 2026 at 4:30 am

    Respect to post author, some wonderful selective information.

  243. curso marco legal startups

    23rd March 2026 at 8:51 am

    Thanks , I have recently been searching for information about this topic for ages and yours is the best I have discovered till now. But, what about the conclusion? Are you sure about the source?

  244. curso cau rj assistente administrativo

    23rd March 2026 at 1:29 pm

    With the whole thing that seems to be building inside this subject matter, a significant percentage of viewpoints happen to be rather exciting. Nonetheless, I appologize, but I do not subscribe to your entire theory, all be it exciting none the less. It seems to everybody that your comments are actually not completely validated and in simple fact you are your self not totally confident of the assertion. In any case I did appreciate looking at it.

  245. bulansabit

    23rd March 2026 at 10:06 pm

    Someone essentially help to make seriously articles I would state. This is the very first time I frequented your web page and thus far? I amazed with the research you made to make this particular publish amazing. Excellent job!

  246. hgo909 login

    24th March 2026 at 12:20 am

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

  247. rate comparison for bundled coverage

    24th March 2026 at 12:28 pm

    Good write-up, I am regular visitor of one’s site, maintain up the excellent operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  248. situs togel

    24th March 2026 at 11:44 pm

    I dugg some of you post as I cogitated they were very useful very beneficial

  249. situs toto

    25th March 2026 at 2:08 am

    I am really loving the theme/design of your blog. Do you ever run into any internet browser compatibility issues? A number of my blog readers have complained about my blog not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Safari. Do you have any recommendations to help fix this issue?

  250. gelatin trick diet

    25th March 2026 at 7:05 am

    I actually wanted to write a quick word to be able to express gratitude to you for all of the amazing ways you are showing at this site. My prolonged internet look up has at the end of the day been recognized with sensible facts and techniques to share with my family members. I would believe that we website visitors are very much endowed to be in a fantastic network with so many perfect professionals with insightful concepts. I feel very blessed to have come across your weblog and look forward to some more pleasurable moments reading here. Thanks a lot again for all the details.

  251. rothschild family

    25th March 2026 at 4:55 pm

    I cling on to listening to the news broadcast speak about getting boundless online grant applications so I have been looking around for the top site to get one. Could you advise me please, where could i get some?

  252. slot dana

    25th March 2026 at 6:11 pm

    It’s really a great and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you shared this useful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  253. aplikasi antrian pasien

    25th March 2026 at 11:53 pm

    Thanks for any other informative blog. Where else may just I am getting that kind of information written in such a perfect method? I’ve a project that I am simply now working on, and I have been on the look out for such info.

  254. slot online 5k

    26th March 2026 at 1:01 am

    It’s actually a cool and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  255. Have you ever thought about writing an ebook or guest authoring on other sites? I have a blog based on the same ideas you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my readers would enjoy your work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to send me an e-mail.

  256. dwg288

    28th March 2026 at 5:17 pm

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

  257. dewi11

    29th March 2026 at 6:14 am

    Outstanding post, you have pointed out some fantastic details , I likewise conceive this s a very wonderful website.

  258. dewi11

    29th March 2026 at 6:24 am

    That is really attention-grabbing, You are a very professional blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look ahead to searching for extra of your magnificent post. Additionally, I’ve shared your website in my social networks!

  259. dewi11

    29th March 2026 at 8:34 am

    I haven’t checked in here for a while as I thought it was getting boring, but the last several posts are great quality so I guess I’ll add you back to my daily bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  260. kera77

    29th March 2026 at 1:11 pm

    magnificent points altogether, you just gained a new reader. What would you suggest in regards to your post that you made some days ago? Any positive?

Leave a Reply

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

KEO News Wire

South Africans flood the Investec Champions Cup play-offs

South African players and coaches are spread across the 2026 Investec Champions Cup last 16, influencing the knockout stage from Leinster to Bordeaux, Bath and Glasgow.

Published

on

By

South Africa's Jean-Luc du Preez plays for Investec Champions Cup title holders Bordeaux

South Africans flood the Investec Champions Cup last 16 – and their presence is not limited to the Bulls and Stormers. They are everywhere.

From Dublin to Bordeaux, Bath to Edinburgh, the Springbok influence runs deep in Europe’s premier club competition. World Cup winners, SA-born internationals and a growing coaching footprint have embedded South African rugby DNA across the knockout stage.

The Bulls and Stormers fly the South African URC flag, but beyond them, this is a tournament shaped by so many South African players and coaches.

This is a breakdown South African players and coaches in this weekend’s 2025/26 Investec Champions Cup Round of 16.

Investec Champions Cup Last 16 Fixtures (April 2, 3rd & 4th, 2026)

  • Northampton Saints vs Castres

  • Bath vs Saracens

  • Toulon vs Stormers

  • Glasgow Warriors vs Bulls

  • Toulouse vs Bristol Bears

  • Harlequins vs Sale Sharks

  • Bordeaux-Bègles vs Leicester Tigers

  • Leinster vs Edinburgh

South Africans in the Investec Champions Cup Last 16

Bath Rugby

Johann van Graan leads one of the most South African-influenced squads in Europe, with Thomas du Toit, Jaco Coetzee, Francois van Wyk, Bernard van der Linde, Neil le Roux and Quinn Roux forming a significant core, alongside defence coach JP Ferreira.

Saracens

Ivan van Zyl provides the South African presence at scrumhalf.

RC Toulon

David Ribbans, South African-born and now a leader in the squad, captains Toulon.

Glasgow Warriors

Franco Smith has built one of the most complete teams in the competition, with Kyle Steyn captaining the side and providing a strong South African leadership presence.

Bristol Bears

Benhard Janse van Rensburg anchors the midfield as one of the Bears’ key attacking threats.

Harlequins

Tyrone Green is a starting fullback and one of the most dangerous broken-field runners in the tournament, with Jordan Els adding depth in the pack.

Sale Sharks

Sale remain stacked with South African influence: Dan du Preez, Rob du Preez, Marius Louw, Ernst van Rhyn and Jacques Vermeulen.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles

Bordeaux are a standout South African hub in France. Carlu Sadie and Jean-Luc du Preez feature in the squad, with former Springboks Shaun Sowerby and Heini Adams on the coaching staff.

Leicester Tigers

Hanro Liebenberg is the South African presence in the pack.

Leinster Rugby

RG Snyman misses out because of recent injury, while Springboks 2023 World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber is part of Leinster’s coaching hierachy.

Edinburgh Rugby

Sean Everitt leads a strong South African contingent including Pierre Schoeman, Duhan van der Merwe, Boan Venter, Wes Goosen (SA-born Kiwi) and Dylan Richardson.

Northampton Saints

JJ van der Mescht adds South African steel to the engine room.

*14 of the 16 Last 16 teams have a South African presence

Continue Reading

KEO News Wire

Handre Pollard makes powerful Bulls & Boks statement

Handre Pollard converted the big moment penalty kicks to ensure the Bulls remain a United Rugby Championship play-off contender.

Published

on

By

Handre Pollard Bulls No 10

Handre Pollard converted the big moment penalty kicks to ensure the Bulls remain a United Rugby Championship play-off contender. Pollard made a powerful statement that he is integral to the Bulls title challenge and the Springboks 2027 World Cup defence.

Handre Pollard puts the boot into Munster

Pollard kicked two long range penalties in the final quarter that proved decisive in the Bulls 34-31 win against Munster at Loftus in Pretoria.

South Africa’s 2023 World Cup goal kicking hero, the scorer of all 12 points in the one point win against the All Blacks in the final, was used sparingly in the 2025 Springboks season. But be sure that Pollard remains massive to the Springboks and even bigger to the Bulls in their search for a first URC title after three losing finals in the league’s first four seasons.

The Bulls are eighth, well positioned to challenge for a top four finish when the URC resumes in the third week of April.

The Investec Champions Cup last 16 and last eight will be the focus in the first two weeks of April and Pollard will be pivotal to the last 16 match against Glasgow in Glasgow.

Keo’s Bulls Takeways

Potency in the scrum.

Ruan Nortje, the best lock in South Africa.

Embrose Papier, influential and brilliant at No 9.

Cheswill Jooste, the SA under 20 winger who will play for the Springboks this season.

Pollard, the master off the kicking tee, and all-round general.

Keo’s Lions Takeaways

The scrum

The composure

The defensive desire

The maturity in game management, courtesy of No 10 Chris Smith.

Quan Hỏrn, the most under appreciated fullback in South Africa.

Ruan Venter, he is the going to have a breakthrough international season.

The Bulls beat the Dragons 42-26, to be the first team to pass 400 points in the league this season.

The top five position is the best return after 14 rounds for the Lions in the history of the league.

Keo’s Stormers Takeaways

Evan Roos is the most consistent and best performing No 8 among the SA URC quartet.

Damian Willemse is good enough to play anywhere in the backline.

Scrum potency.

Paul de Villiers and Deon Fourie represent two generations, in age difference, among specialist flankers who play to the ball. In tandem, they could be the equal, in effectiveness, of George Smith and Phil Waugh for the Wallabies, when the Australians were world champions.

Individual brilliance and lethal transition play makes them a machine that can misfire for 65 minutes, only to turn a deficit into a 19 point win, as illustrated in the 33-14 win against Edinburgh in Cape Town.

The Stormers, with their 11th win of the league season, are second to Glasgow.

Keo’s Sharks Takeaways

JP Pietersen’s impact as head coach.

Andre Esterhuizen’s growth as captain and presence in the midfield.

Ox Nche and Vincent Koch’s power in the scrums.

The Sharks, thanks to Pietersen’s philosophy and approach, finally appreciating there is as much honour in making a tackle as there is glory in scoring a try.

Great mental resolves to beat Cardiff 21-15 and continue their league climb from 14th to 10th.

United Rugby Championship Table

Pos Team PTS PL W D L BP PF PA DIFF
1 Glasgow Warriors 55 14 11 0 3 11 389 197 192
2 DHL Stormers 51 14 11 0 3 7 378 239 139
3 Ulster 47 14 9 0 5 11 399 286 113
4 Leinster 46 14 9 0 5 10 361 299 62
5 Fidelity SecureDrive Lions 43 14 8 1 5 9 421 385 36
6 Cardiff Rugby 41 14 8 0 6 9 262 271 -9
7 Munster 41 14 8 0 6 9 279 304 -25
8 Vodacom Bulls 40 14 8 0 6 8 397 340 57
9 Connacht 39 14 7 0 7 11 336 326 10
10 Hollywoodbets Sharks 33 14 6 1 7 7 322 348 -26
11 Ospreys 30 14 5 2 7 6 293 325 -32
12 Benetton 28 14 5 2 7 4 257 331 -74
13 Edinburgh 23 14 4 0 10 7 269 340 -71
14 Scarlets 21 14 4 1 9 3 261 347 -86
15 Dragons RFC 21 14 2 3 9 7 274 357 -83
16 Zebre Parma 12 14 2 0 12 4 226 429 -203

 

 

Continue Reading

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

Trending

Copyright © 2025 Keo.co.za