Rugby Europe Championship Pool B Latest Scores & Results

Wednesday, 1 Apr 2026

FT

GermanyBelgium

1939

FT

RomaniaPortugal

634

FT

PortugalGermany

5614

FT

BelgiumRomania

1431

FT

PortugalBelgium

4030

FT

RomaniaGermany

4810

News

Quins snap up Pumas powerhouse

English club Harlequins announced the signing of a South African forward for the 2026-2027 season. Tighthead Ruan ‘Sampie’ Swiegers will make the move from the Pumas after their 2026 Currie Cup campaign, capping a steady rise through the domestic ranks. Swiegers, 27, has taken the long road to the top. From Varsity Cup rugby at North West University – where he captained the side and lifted the title in 2023 – to provincial stints with the Leopards and Pumas, his progress has been built on consistency and hard graft. FRANCO: Pumas player brings real value His performances in Nelspruit have not gone unnoticed. A SA Cup winner in 2024, Swiegers also earned a call-up to a Springbok alignment camp and was later named the Pumas’ Currie Cup Forward of the Year. In 2026, he stepped into a leadership role as captain during their SA Cup campaign. “I’m incredibly grateful and humbled to sign with Harlequins,” said Swiegers. “This is a dream come true for me. I’ve worked hard for many years, often taking the long road, and there were times where things weren’t certain. But I never stopped believing or putting in the work. “Playing rugby at the highest level has always been my goal, and to now have that opportunity with a club like Harlequins is something I don’t take for granted.” MORE: Glasgow’s Saffa star could face Bulls Harlequins boss Jason Gilmore believes the Bok hopeful fits their long-term vision. “Sampie’s got a good age profile and is moving into his peak years as a tighthead… He’s a big body, loves contact and the set-piece, so that bodes well for us.” Welkom to SW London, Sampie https://t.co/xBFCYdScEa Delivered By @DHLRugbyUK #COYQ pic.twitter.com/vNxFp4yvcm — Harlequins (@Harlequins) March 31, 2026 Photo: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images The post Quins snap up Pumas powerhouse appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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Rassie quits Boks

Rassie Erasmus has signed a multi-year deal to replace Steve Borthwick as England head coach. Erasmus – who led the Springboks to World Cup glory in 2019 and 2023 – recently extended his contract through to the 2031 World Cup in the USA. However, he will now not even attempt to win an unprecedented hat-trick of global titles in Australia next year after receiving an offer he “could not refuse” from England’s RFU. Borthwick oversaw England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign, with four defeats in five matches, including a first loss to Italy. The RFU believes Erasmus can engineer a turnaround similar to the one he masterminded with the Springboks after taking charge in 2018. Personal reasons are also believed to have played a role, with Rassie’s beloved bulldog, Frank, keen to return to his roots in Britain. Erasmus is set to formally resign from SA Rugby on April Fool’s Day. Photo: David Rogers/Getty Images The post Rassie quits Boks appeared first on SA Rugby magazine.

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