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Millions of rugby fans across Africa will now watch two upcoming Rugby World Cups live, thanks to a landmark broadcast deal. The partnership brings both the 2027 men's and 2029 women's tournaments to SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Eight years after fans burned Springbok jerseys in disgust, rugby has become South Africa's most watched sport. The turnaround shows how winning with purpose can unite a nation.
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Two teenage rugby players, just 18 and 19 years old, have been called up to train with South Africa's world champion Springboks. Coach Rassie Erasmus is building a bridge between today's champions and tomorrow's stars.
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Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is building South Africa's next generation of rugby champions by bringing dozens of young players into the national team fold. His long-term vision could keep the world champions competitive through 2031.
South Africa clinched the 2026 men's World Rugby sevens series in a nail-biting final against Fiji that came down to the final possession. New Zealand's women rallied from 16 points down to claim their fifth title of the season.
Women's rugby league is making history in Africa as five nations unite for a groundbreaking exhibition match in Lagos. Nigeria's Green Falcons, fresh off winning silver at the World Series, will face the continent's best players on April 19.
A young rugby player left his irreplaceable tour bag at a rest stop, but a thoughtful stranger made sure it found its way home. Her quick thinking turned what could have been a heartbreaking loss into a story of everyday kindness.
South Africa's Blitzboks have clinched the HSBC SVNS World Championship title after a hard-fought semi-final run in Bordeaux, France. Despite stumbling into the playoffs as a third-place team, they secured enough wins to put the championship out of reach for their rivals.
After 16 years of elite rugby, prop James Slipper will break Super Rugby's all-time games record Friday night while already planning his next season. The father of two has found a second home in Canberra, where his remarkable career continues to defy expectations.
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South Africa's Under-20 rugby team is poised to make history by becoming the first junior squad to win consecutive world titles. The team's secret weapon? A pipeline of teenage talent already playing professional rugby.
A groundbreaking venture festival born from a mountain run conversation is bringing together 100 startups, 50 investors, and top African universities to transform the continent's innovation ecosystem. SWEAT Africa launches next month in South Africa's wine country with one bold mission: prove African founders don't need to leave home to access world-class support.
The Technology Innovation Agency highlighted breakthrough water solutions at University of Johannesburg's Africa Day celebration. The event brought together innovators solving Africa's water challenges through science and collaboration.
Twenty years ago, Nelson Mandela witnessed the signing of a promise that every African child would have the chance to play rugby. Today, that vision has transformed rugby into one of the continent's fastest-growing sports.
A groundbreaking pan-African campaign is showcasing the continent's momentum with proof that Africa has already arrived on the global stage. Entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators are inviting the world to catch up.
Germany's national rugby team pulled off one of the biggest upsets in their history, defeating Romania 30-24 in the Rugby Europe Championship opener. The Schwarze Adler's victory over the World Cup regulars marks a breakthrough moment for German rugby.
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Artificial intelligence is giving smaller rugby teams the coaching insights once available only to wealthy programs. Japan and South Africa are using the technology to analyze millions of data points in seconds, creating fairer competition.
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World Cup champion Cheslin Kolbe is trading big money overseas to return to South Africa, where he'll mentor young players and strengthen the Springboks ahead of the 2027 World Cup. His homecoming is part of a growing trend of rugby veterans choosing home over paychecks.
The University of Ghana School of Law has claimed the top spot in West Africa and sixth place across Africa in the 2025 Times Higher Education rankings. It's the only Ghanaian law school to make the global list, competing against 425 universities worldwide.
North Carolina becomes the proud host of World Rugby Nations Cup matches this July, bringing elite international rugby teams from six continents to Charlotte and Cary. The tournament gives emerging rugby nations a vital proving ground before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
After recovering from a year-long injury, Kyle Saunders is heading to his third Tag Rugby World Cup to make history as South Africa's most capped player. The 29-year-old captain needs to raise $60,000 to compete because the sport remains semi-professional in his country.
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