Bulls trample dismal Dragons

The Vodacom Bulls surged up the URC log with a big bonus-point win against the Dragons in Newport on Friday. The 47-7 victory moved Johan Ackermann’s men from eighth to fifth, above Munster, Cardiff and the Lions, who are all in action on Saturday. The Bulls tackle...

Jake wins Selborne showdown

Jake White will continue working with Selborne College after a dramatic fallout with the school’s leadership was resolved. The former Springbok coach had stepped away from his role as a rugby consultant, citing a lack of support and alignment around key decisions such...

Dobbo: Online trolls made Manie leave

Coach John Dobson and captain Ruhan Nel have slammed the incessant online abuse directed at Stormers players. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson did not hold back when addressing so-called “keyboard warriors” during Friday’s press conference. “I genuinely don’t read...

URC stars in Junior Boks squad

Cheswill Jooste and Zekhethelo Siyaya have been included in the Junior Boks squad for the U20 Rugby Championship pending their URC duties. The Sanzaar tournament starts on 27 April in Gqeberha. Winger Jooste and fullback Siyaya are currently on tour with the Vodacom...

Stormers to honour legends Chippie and Scat

The Stormers will take the field at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday looking to honour two of the club’s most cherished figures. The Vodacom URC clash against Connacht comes just days after the passing of long-time team manager Chippie Solomon, while veteran hooker...

Stormers aim to breach URC’s best defence

Stormers coach John Dobson says he has selected a team to break down the best defence in the Vodacom URC. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s match against Irish club Connacht at Cape Town Stadium, Dobson said the Stormers had a “lot of respect” for a “proper rugby team”....