Dobbo hails ‘magnificent’ Brannas

Stormers coach John Dobson admits he has been surprised by how strongly Deon Fourie has returned from serious injury. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The 39-year-old flank was sidelined for the best part of two years with an ACL tear in April 2024, a tibia fracture in April...

Refreshed Lions ready for Glasgow

Lions captain Francke Horn says his side is raring to go against Vodacom URC log-leaders the Glasgow Warriors at Ellis Park on Saturday. Four successive wins have lifted the Lions up to fifth on the table ahead of two crucial home fixtures against Glasgow and...

Wounded Warriors set for SA test

The log-leading Glasgow Warriors face a challenging two-match Vodacom URC tour of South Africa with a depleted squad. Franco Smith’s side will take on the fifth-placed Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday before travelling to Cape Town to face the Stormers, who are...

Ackers backs De Bruin bond

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann values trusted lieutenants – from Swys de Bruin to Swys’ son Neil. Ackermann, who succeeded Jake White in mid-2025, brought Neil in as attack coach at the end of 2025 as part of a broader cultural and tactical reset at Loftus. “Neil...

All Blacks chase R5.5-billion kit deal

NZ Rugby is facing a tough battle to secure a mega new kit sponsorship deal for the All Blacks. According to the New Zealand Herald, NZ Rugby is targeting a package worth more than NZ$500-million (R5.5 billion) over six years, but geopolitical instability and an oil...