Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff

Sharks grind out win over plucky Cardiff

The Sharks kept their Vodacom URC playoff hopes alive with a hard-fought win over Cardiff at a hot and muggy Kings Park on Friday night. The Durban-based side ran in three tries – including a brace by flank Phepsi Buthelezi – to register a 21-15 victory that moves...

‘Springbok schedule not sustainable’

World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has acknowledged growing concerns around the workload of Springbok players. Since SA Rugby left Super Rugby for the Vodacom URC, many of the country’s top players now have an almost year-round schedule, balancing northern hemisphere club...

Siya inspires Bafana Bafana

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi addressed Bafana Bafana in Durban on Thursday ahead of their friendly against Panama on Friday night. Wearing the team’s new kit, Kolisi reportedly provided words of encouragement, urging the players to always stand tall and reminding...

Why Gaza’s winging it for Stormers

Stormers coach John Dobson says Damian Willemse will have a crucial role to play against Edinburgh in Cape Town on Saturday. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Dobson acknowledged that moving Willemse from fullback to the right wing was likely to attract criticism from some...

Stormers make surprise Damian call

Damian Willemse has switched positions for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Edinburgh in Cape Town. The Springbok star moves from fullback to the right wing, replacing the injured Seabelo Senatla, with Warrick Gelant wearing the No 15 jersey. Willemse has recently...