Dobbo reconnects Stormers for ‘tough start’

John Dobson wants the Stormers to honour the legacy of the Western Cape next season as the club gears up to kick off its 2026-27 Vodacom URC campaign on foreign turf, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Stormers will face Connacht in Galway in round one on 25 September,...

Frans: Cheetahs must man up

Frans Steyn says the Cheetahs need to front up physically when they host the Pumas in Sunday’s Currie Cup semi-final at Free State Stadium. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The Cheetahs finished the league stage in second place but were beaten 52-26 by the Pumas in Nelspruit...
Why Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry ends in USA

Why Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry ends in USA

Several factors contributed to the decision to take the fourth Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to the USA, writes MIKE GREENAWAY in SA Rugby magazine. The Springboks and All Blacks have played each other in some curious situations over the past 125 years, but among...
Grobbies commits for the long haul

Grobbies commits for the long haul

The Vodacom Bulls have tied down Springbok hooker Johan Grobbelaar with a long-term contract. Grobbelaar, who joined the Bulls in 2017, was due to come off contract next year but has now committed his future to the Pretoria-based club for another four seasons until...

Ruhan fired up to lead Siya

An emotional Ruhan Nel hopes an evolving game plan and familiar faces can help the Stormers bring the Vodacom URC trophy back to Cape Town next season, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The 2021-22 URC winner was named club captain on Tuesday for the 2026-27 campaign, after...

Mallett: ‘Focused’ Sacha stuck to the plan

Nick Mallett says Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu answered his critics by producing a performance more reminiscent of Handré Pollard in the Springboks’ victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town. Feinberg-Mngomezulu was initially dropped to the bench for the second Test of...

Biggar: Siya’s worth five to 10 points

Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flyhalf Dan Biggar believes Siya Kolisi’s influence goes far beyond what the Springbok captain produces with ball in hand. Kolisi returned from injury in the Boks’ 33-26 victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town last Saturday,...

Jake demands tighter Bok defence

Jake White believes the Springboks must fix their defence and finish stronger if they are to beat the All Blacks in Saturday’s third Test at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series is delicately poised at 1-1 after the All Blacks won 33-16 at...

POLL: Who will win the Calabash clash?

The Springboks and All Blacks are chasing victory at FNB Stadium to take a 2-1 series lead into the Baltimore decider. Who will win the third Test at FNB Stadium? Springboks by 1-7 Springboks by 8-15 Springboks by 16-plus All Blacks by 1-7 All Blacks by 8-15 All...