Dobbo opens up on Frans’ rehab

John Dobson has given an update on the back injury that has kept Springbok prop Frans Malherbe out of rugby since April last year. The Stormers coach and Director of Rugby concedes that Malherbe’s long road back from injury is still uncertain, but adds that the signs...

Backline boost for Stormers

The Stormers will unleash serious Springbok firepower in Saturday’s blockbuster Vodacom URC coastal derby against the Sharks at a packed Cape Town Stadium. Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach, inside centre Damian Willemse and fullback Warrick Gelant all return to the starting...

Blitzboks rest and rotate for Singapore Sevens

Two uncapped players and the return of a senior campaigner headline the 14-man Blitzboks squad for the Singapore Sevens. Luan Giliomee and Ronaldo Young could earn first caps in the Singapore National Stadium, while Sebastiaan Jobb is back in the squad, having last...

Wandi: I’ve found my home

Wandisile Simelane says he’s been thriving at the Stormers because of the belief of the coaches and his teammates. Simelane has signed a contract extension to stay in Cape Town until 2028. The 27-year-old utility back, who covers both outside centre and fullback for...

Bulls must back it up in Edinburgh

A stirring Investec Champions Cup revival means little unless the Vodacom Bulls turn belief into URC momentum in Edinburgh, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Bulls’ dramatic win in Pau was a season-saving result, but the real test of...