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Who on Earth is Vernon Matongo? And Where Did He Come From!
If you were watching the Stormers in their opening two United Rugby Championship matches of the season, you might have

Hangover’s Over: Springboks Finally Stay Sober Between World Cups
For the first time in the professional era, the Springboks have carried their World Cup-winning momentum into the seasons that

Round 2 URC: What to Watch and Where To Put Your Money
Round 1 has already set a tone of ambition and shocks. But Round 2 brings back more travel, fresh matchups,

Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu: Rugby Player Profile And Statistics
Introduction Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s meteoric rise in South African rugby has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just 23 years old,

“He is windgat”: Feinberg-Mngomezulu silences rugby legends emphatically
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu didn’t just answer his critics on Saturday – he torched their arguments in front of a packed Hollywoodbets

Why Rassie Erasmus Picked This Team: The Intention Behind the Durban Springbok XV
The context: Durban, September, and the Boks’ psychology Hollywoodbets Kings Park is no stranger to heavy rugby. The sea air

United Rugby Championship: Everything You Need To Know
Who/What/When: Origins and Evolution Celtic Roots → PRO12 / PRO14 → URC Addition of the South African Franchises Format &

Rugby Betting Guide 2025: How To Bet On Rugby
Welcome to the ultimate 2025 guide for betting on rugby online, crafted in the Blindsided Rugby Man style—straightforward, no fluff,

Eben Etzebeth Rugby Player Profile And Statistics
There are rugby players, and then there’s Eben Etzebeth.The man looks like he was chiselled from Table Mountain using a

What The Heck: Rugby Has Got A TMO Problem
If you watched the Wallabies’ frantic finish against Argentina in Sydney and felt like someone had smuggled a football rule

The Day the Crown Fell: How the All Blacks’ Worst Defeat Ended Rugby’s Age of Kings
On 13 September 2025, at Wellington, South Africa didn’t just beat New Zealand – the Springboks dismantled them 43-10. That

Most Capped Rugby Players in History: All-Time Greats Ranked
In the storied tapestry of rugby union, few achievements resonate as profoundly as the accumulation of Test caps. These caps