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As the Stormers gear up for the new rugby season, head coach John Dobson has thrown his support behind returning loose forward Evan Roos, highlighting the young star’s impact both on and off the field. Roos, who missed a portion of the previous campaign due to injury, is now fully fit — and already making waves in preseason training. “He brings energy that lifts the whole squad,” Dobson said. “He’s got the physicality and the hunger — we just need to keep him firing.” The coach’s remarks underline just how crucial Roos is to the Stormers’ engine room. Known for…

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has revealed that there will be much less experimenting in his squad after they finished their mid-year Test campaign on a high with a convincing victory over Georgia. Although the Lelos put up a brave fight at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday, the Springboks had too much firepower for them in the end and eventually clinched a 55-10 victory. The world champions outscored their opponents by nine tries to one with the Van der Merwes, debutant hooker Marnus and speedster Edwill, leading the way with a brace apiece. Boan Venter, Canan Moodie, Damian…

As preparations ramp up for the upcoming United Rugby Championship (URC) season, Stormers head coach John Dobson has delivered a clear and passionate message to his squad and the rugby world: this team is not just showing up — they’re coming to win. In a powerful preseason statement that’s already stirring buzz among fans, Dobson emphasized that the time for excuses is over. The Stormers, who had a patchy finish to their 2024 campaign, are resetting their focus with one goal in mind — to reclaim their place among the elite. “We’re not here to make up numbers,” Dobson said.…

W oszałamiającym zwrocie wydarzeń, polska drużyna narodowa siatkarzy poniosła zaskakującą porażkę z Bułgarią w swoim ostatnim międzynarodowym meczu, co zmieniło oczekiwania przed dalszymi etapami sezonu siatkarskiego 2025. Porażka, uważana za dużą sensację, skłoniła do bezpośredniej i ugruntowanej reakcji trenera Polski Nikoli Grbića. Mówiąc po meczu, Grbić nie krył swoich słów: “To jest przypomnienie, że nie można wygrywać na podstawie historii czy rankingu. Nie byliśmy wystarczająco ostrzy — Bułgaria ukarała każdy błąd.” Urodzony w Serbii trener, znany ze swojego spokojnego, ale zdyscyplinowanego stylu przewodzenia, nie oferował żadnych usprawiedliwień, gdy zastanawiał się nad grą swojego zespołu. Polska, jeden z najwyżej notowanych…

The Brisbane Lions’ road to the finals just got bumpier after a disappointing 10-point loss to the Western Bulldogs in Round 18 at Marvel Stadium. In a tense, high-stakes clash, the Lions fell short:Final Score: Western Bulldogs 11.13 (79) def. Brisbane Lions 10.9 (69) It was a match defined by missed opportunities and lapses in execution, with the Lions struggling to maintain momentum in the second half despite a promising start. The Bulldogs, playing with urgency and physicality, took full advantage of Brisbane’s mistakes and kept the pressure on until the final siren. Brisbane’s forward line lacked its usua sharpness,…

След шокиращата загуба от България в последния международен волейболен мач, старши треньорът на мъжкия отбор на Полша Никола Гърбич отправи ясно и отрезвяващо послание към отбора си – и към феновете у дома. В кратко, но показателно интервю след мача, обикновено спокойният Гърбич не се поколеба да признае недостатъците на Полша: „Това е напомняне, че не можеш да спечелиш с история или класиране. Не бяхме достатъчно остри – България наказваше всяка грешка.“ Загубата, смятана от мнозина за едно от най-големите изненади в турнира, разтърси полския отбор, който влезе като явни фаворити, въз основа на миналите си представяния и…

Stormers powerhouse Evan Roos has broken his silence after a turbulent individual campaign, sending a firm message to critics and fans who questioned his form and consistency throughout the season. Roos, who had flashes of brilliance but also faced injury setbacks and dips in performance, addressed the noise surrounding his name in a raw and unapologetic quote: “People talk like we owe them explanations every week. We don’t. We owe the jersey. That’s it.” The 25-year-old loose forward, long hailed as one of the most promising talents in South African rugby, made it clear that his loyalty lies with the…

Universiadi: la squadra italiana di pallavolo raggiunge i quarti di finale con tre vittorie in tre partite La squadra femminile italiana di pallavolo ha chiuso il primo turno della fase a gironi delle Universiadi con tre vittorie in tre partite. Le Azzurre hanno vinto contro gli Stati Uniti, Taipei Cinese e Australia, con tutte le partite terminate 3-0. L’Italia ha chiuso al primo posto il girone D senza concedere un solo set. Nella partita contro gli Stati Uniti, le Azzurre hanno preso subito il comando e mantenuto il controllo per tutta la partita, vincendo 25-20, 25-9 e 25-17. Contro Taipei…

  Capitão da seleção brasileira por mais de uma década, Bruninho se aposentou da equipe após a Olimpíada de Paris com inúmeros títulos e três medalhas olímpicas. Reconhecido como um grande líder, o levantador deixou um aviso para a nova geração de atletas comandados por Bernardinho: Vocês não precisam ter esses likes, aprovação das pessoas. Bruninho fala sobre as redes sociais Em entrevista ao portal Lance, Bruninho aproveitou para comentar um pouco sobre o impacto das redes sociais nos atletas e pediu para que os jogadores não foquem na aprovação das pessoas. “Vocês não precisam ter esses likes, aprovação das…

SPRINGBOK lock DG Snyman going against a bruising Georgia wal as they were Tested by in Mbombela in their final outing before the Rugby Championship. | BackpagePix Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus will be unsure whether to laugh or cry as his team were poor and wonderful in equal measure on their way to beating Georgia 55-10 in Mbombela on Saturday night. Either way, the Boks were put through a serious examination by the Lelos, and perhaps it was the ideal way for the Boks to finish their four-match block of games that warm them up for the Rugby Championship, which…