🇿🇦 JUNIOR SPRINGBOKS CRUSH ARGENTINA 48-21 IN MANDELA BAY 🏉 The Young South Africans delivered a physical masterclass at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to open their 2026 campaign. ⸻ 👉 Our pack really stepped up to control the tempo when it mattered most, effectively suffocating their high-tempo game. – Jay | JPS ⸻ Can the Junior Boks maintain this physical dominance throughout the championship? ✅ YES ❌ NO 🎙️ FULL STORY on JustPlainSport .com 📸 Images via SA Rugby #JustPlainSport 🏉 | #RSAvARG #rugby #SouthAfrica #U20Championship #JuniorBoks

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND U20 OVERCOME MASSIVE HALFTIME DEFICIT IN THRILLER 🇦🇺 NEW ZEALAND 34-29 AUSTRALIA was the result after an incredible comeback at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The Baby Blacks looked like they had stalled at the tracks during a dismal opening period. Trailing 12-24 at the interval, the young Kiwis needed a massive shift to stay in the contest. ⸻ 👉 Coming back from twelve points down shows massive character for these young men in black. – Jay | JPS ⸻ They produced a stunning second-half recovery to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. New Zealand’s pack finally found their groove after the break, grinding down the opposition defense to regain control. While the Wallabies dominated the first forty minutes, their momentum cratered under a relentless black wave. Australia crossed the chalk four times early on to leave the Kiwis reeling and gasping for air. However, the technical execution from the New Zealanders in the closing stages ensured they did not see the game slip. They overturned a twelve-point deficit with clinical finishing and superior discipline under high pressure. The young Wallabies managed a late surge but the New Zealand defense held firm as the clock ticked past 77:45. This result keeps the championship race wide open as teams prepare for their final round assignments in South Africa. It was a gritty performance that highlighted the depth of talent currently developing in the southern hemisphere. TECHNICAL DATA NEW ZEALAND U20: 34 AUSTRALIA U20: 29 HALFTIME SCORE: 12-24 COMPETITION: THE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP U20 Can the young Wallabies find the consistency needed to challenge for the title? ✅ YES ❌ NO 🎙️ Story by JustPlainSport .com 📸 Image via SA Rugby Mag #JustPlainSport 🏉 | #NZLvAUS #rugby #SouthAfrica #U20Championship

🎂 HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID BRITS 🇿🇦 He’s is a pure physical specimen, packing 93kg of muscle onto a 1.78m frame built for the trenches. The Quiet V8 transitioned from fifteen-man rugby with a ruthless edge, becoming an indispensable asset in the contact zones. Every bruised shoulder and successful tackle confirms his dedication to the jersey. A proven powerhouse, the V8 secured the 2023 Currie Cup before conquering the 2025 and 2026 HSBC SVNS Series. In just 14 tournaments, he has claimed five golds and a World Championship in Los Angeles. He thrives on the sacrificial donkey work that allows the flair players to shine. ⸻ 👉 “The hard yards are where the real character of a team is forged.” – Jay | JPS ⸻ Now 29, the Selborne College product carries the humility of a true leader who puts the collective first. His grit has taken him from provincial champion to double world champion, inspiring the next wave of warriors. His selfless work ethic remains the heartbeat of the Blitzboks success. 🎙️ Story by JustPlainSport .com 📸 Photo via David Brits IG #JustPlainSport 🏉 | #Birthday #DavidBrits #Blitzboks #Rugby #SVNS

🚨 SUB-2 HOUR NEW WORLD MARATHON RECORD!! Congratulations to Sabastian Sawe on making history on the morning of April 26, 2026, when he crossed the finish line in a time of 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon. Sawe, a 31-year-old from Kenya, became the first person to ever run under 2 hours for a marathon ... officially. The term “officially” is important here. Sawe isn’t the first runner to break the 2-hour barrier for 26.2 miles. That distinction belongs to Eliud Kipchoge, the most decorated—and arguably the greatest—marathoner to ever live. In 2019, Kipchoge, 34 on race day, ran 1:59:40 at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in a tree-shaded park in Vienna, Austria. At the time, it was the fastest marathon ever run. But it didn’t count as a world record. That’s because standard competition rules for pacing and fluids were not followed.

🇿🇦 HANDRE POLLARD RESCUES BULLS AT THE DEATH IN WALES 🏉 HANDRE POLLARD saved the Bulls from the brink of a self-inflicted defeat caused by shocking second-half indiscipline. The Springbok flyhalf was officially named Man of the Match after an ice-cool performance that saw him finish with 18 individual points. The Bulls were heavy favourites but nearly threw it away at Parc y Scarlets, only for Pollard's brilliance to rescue a vital 23-21 win. He delivered a flawless five-from-five kicking display, keeping his head while those around him were losing theirs. ⸻ 👉 Polly is simply made of different stuff when the game is on the line; we almost handed that one over with the cards. – Jay | JPS ⸻ The visitors stalled at the tracks during a chaotic second half when centre Stedman Gans was yellow-carded for a cynical off-the-ball tackle. Disaster deepened minutes later when replacement prop Francois Kloppers was also binned for a deliberate offside, reducing the Bulls to 13 men. Scarlets capitalised on the numerical advantage through a Fletcher Anderson try and briefly cratered the Bulls' lead to take a see-saw advantage. Despite the pressure of the Welsh crowd, Pollard's world-class experience proved the difference as he nailed a high-pressure penalty in the final minute. The gritty win keeps the Bulls firmly in the URC playoff hunt, sitting seventh on the log with 49 points after 16 games. Information from Rugby365 and Planet Rugby confirms the flyhalf remains the most clinical finisher in the competition under pressure. POLLY PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN Try: 1 (5 points) Conversions: 2 (4 points) Penalties: 3 (9 points) Total Points: 18 Can the Bulls tighten up their discipline before the playoffs begin? ✅ YES ❌ NO 🎙️ Story by JustPlainSport .com 📸 Image by Bulls Rugby #JustPlainSport 🏉 | #SCAvBUL #rugby #SouthAfrica #URC #HandrePollard