Cash hails Lions’ Loftus breakthrough

Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions’ 43-33 win against the Vodacom Bulls at Loftus was the result of a month-long drive to reach a new competitive level. Reflecting on the performance, Van Rooyen said the result was built on physicality, clarity and a willingness to...

De Villiers lauds unbeaten Stormers’ belief

Stormers loose forward Paul de Villiers’ stock keeps rising after yet another standout performance in the Vodacom URC on Saturday. The gritty ball jackal proved to be a handful as the Stormers overturned a 21-6 half-time deficit to beat Munster 27-21 and remain the...

Ackers: Bulls own worst enemy

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann lamented his team’s decision-making and inaccuracy after a costly 43-33 defeat to the Lions at Loftus on Saturday. The Bulls scored five tries but repeatedly squandered scoring chances and handed the Lions momentum through soft...

Springboks gaze down on rugby world

The Springboks end 2025 as World Rugby’s No 1-ranked team, retaining the position they held at the start of the year. A 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff wrapped up the Bok season in emphatic style, but the victory did not deliver any ranking points due to the gulf...

How Welsh school helped shape Sacha

The Welsh may still be reeling from the Cardiff mauling, but they can take pride in helping shape a Springbok star. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu produced another masterclass as he orchestrated a record 73-0 win over the Dragons at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday....

How many games Eben could miss

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth faces a long ban for making eye contact with Wales flank Alex Mann. The ugly act, as the match was drawing to a close, marred a record Bok win against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. After reviewing the footage in consultation with TMO Eric...

Dobbo hails Stormers’ fight, forward firepower

John Dobson has praised the Stormers’ second-half forward dominance for the miracle in Limerick on Saturday. The Cape side overturned a 21-6 half-time deficit in an impressive comeback to beat Munster 27-21 and remain the Vodacom URC’s only unbeaten team. REPORT:...

Hooker wants more after standout 2025

Springbok wing Ethan Hooker says his rapid rise in Test rugby has been fuelled by several factors. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. Hooker dotted down in the Boks’ 73-0 demolition of Wales in Cardiff on Saturday, capping a glittering season that includes a World Rugby...

SA sides must step up in Europe

South Africa’s three Investec Champions Cup entrants must shift mindset and selection strategy if they want to compete with Europe’s elite, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane says South Africa’s participation in the tournament is a privilege...