Stormers run the risk of Kotzé ban

Hooker JJ Kotzé faces a more severe punishment if the Stormers’ appeal of his suspension for foul play last week fails. Kotzé was sent off against the Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium for a dangerous hit on Kieran Marmion, in...

Hyron’s cause of death confirmed

The Lions have issued a statement on behalf of Hyron Andrews’ family following the death of the 31-year-old lock in France last Friday. Andrews was found unresponsive in the shower at the team’s hotel on the Île de Ré, a day before the Lions’ Investec Champions Cup...

Dobbo: Jonny wants to wear the green and gold

John Dobson has dismissed reports linking Jonathan Roche with an overseas move, confirming the centre has agreed to extend his Stormers contract. Roche qualifies for Ireland through his paternal grandmother and has attracted attention from Irish rugby. His agent Matt...

Kolbe ruled out of Bok tour

Stormers boss John Dobson has revealed when Cheslin Kolbe is set to return from injury, while also discussing SA Rugby’s engagement with clubs over Springbok game time. Kolbe broke his jaw against the All Blacks on 5 September and his recovery timeline meant he could...

Ireland get triple boost for Bok duel

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled three experienced players for next month’s Nations Championship Tests that includes a 21 November clash against the Springboks. Winger Mack Hansen returns after almost a year of injury-enforced exile from Test rugby. He joins...