JP: No time to reshuffle as Sharks fight on

Sharks coach JP Pietersen says a short turnaround is behind minimal changes for Friday night’s Vodacom URC clash with Edinburgh. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Pietersen made just two tweaks – both injury-enforced – to the starting side that did duty against the Ospreys...

Cheetahs back in the big leagues?

The Cheetahs could be set for a sensational return to top-level international rugby. According to Rapport, discussions are underway that could open the door for the Free State side to join the Vodacom URC, with clarity potentially arriving as early as Friday....

Cape Town to host U20 International Series

The Junior Springboks will compete in a new U20 International Series in May as part of their final preparation for the defence of their Junior World Championship title. The series will feature Georgia, Fiji and Chile and include three double-header match days at Cape...

Ethan to go under the knife

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has confirmed that Springbok star Ethan Hooker will have surgery on his dislocated shoulder. Speaking ahead of the Sharks’ Vodacom URC encounter against Edinburgh in the Scottish capital on Friday night, Pietersen said it was unclear how long...
Glasgow load big guns for Stormers

Glasgow load big guns for Stormers

After being smashed by the Lions, the Glasgow Warriors are preparing to hit back hard against the Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday. Assistant coach Scott Forrest confirmed that head coach Franco Smith has delayed naming his side in order to give key players every...