KZN Club Rugby

08/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Watch the rugby in Newcastle this weekend!

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Watch the finals of the Terapod trophy’s here!

07/09/2026

𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗘’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗦𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗗 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘
THE BOKS’ SQUAD DEPTH IS ABOUT TO BE PUT TO THE TEST!
Following the Springboks’ thrilling 29–24 victory over the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, Rassie Erasmus provided a crucial update on the squad heading to North America and there are some notable changes.

The biggest blow is the loss of Cheslin Kolbe, who suffered a broken jaw after being forced from the field in the ninth minute. The electric full-back will remain in South Africa to recover.

But Rassie already has his contingency plans in place. Damian Willemse is expected to be ready for the next assignment, while Aphelele Fassi provides another option at full-back.

Several other players will also remain behind: Carlu Sadie, Boan Venter and Ntuthuko Mchunu, along with Kolbe. Ben-Jason Dixon, who is still experiencing concussion symptoms, will also not travel.

And then comes another fascinating twist. With Kolbe staying home, Herschel Jantjies will now fly with the squad to provide scrum-half cover. Grant Williams can also shift to the wing if required, while Canan Moodie is continuing his return to full fitness.

Rassie’s message is clear: the Springboks are not relying on one starting XV. The vision of careful player rotation, creating competition for places and building genuine squad depth is now beginning to pay enormous dividends.

Injuries and player availability will always be part of international rugby but the Boks have deliberately built a squad capable of absorbing those blows.

That depth could prove priceless as the season moves into its next phase. And there’s a rather fascinating subplot to come…

The Springboks and the All Blacks will be on the same flight to the United States of America.



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03/09/2026

We are extremely proud of Lyle who started his provincial career with our Sharks President XV

31/08/2026

🏉 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝗦. 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗦. 🏉

It was a memorable Sunday for FNB Emeris Rugby, with all three teams securing semifinal victories!

The Women were first up in the TeraPod Women’s Murray Cup. Although they took some time to find their stride, they gradually wore down UKZN PMB and secured an impressive 26–17 victory.

The Peter Taylor Trophy semifinal between Mancosa Crusaders Second XV and FNB Emeris Second XV was a tight affair, with the home side leading until the final minute. With the match on the line, our team produced a crucial team try to sn**ch a dramatic 19–15 victory.

The First XV were dominant from the opening kickoff. Mancosa Crusaders had no answer to the pace and power of FNB Emeris, with the result never in doubt as our side powered to an emphatic 38–14 Castle Murray Cup semifinal victory.

Together with our two Under-20 teams, five FNB Emeris teams will now contest finals:

🏉 Under-20 B vs UKZN PMB
🏉 Under-20 A vs Rovers
🏉 Womens Murray Cup: Women First XV vs UKZN
🏉 Peter Taylor Trophy: Second XV vs College Rovers
🏉 Murray Cup: First XV vs UKZN

Five teams. Five finals. One club. Let’s get behind them all! 🔥