Another Bok commits to Lions

Another Bok commits to Lions

The Lions have the confirmed the contract extension of a third Springbok. Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg, who has six Test caps, will remain in Joburg until at least June 2028. Flanker Ruan Venter and fullback Quan Horn have signed similar deals. Since his senior debut...

Key Bok ruled out of La Rochelle cage-fight

The Stormers will go into Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup showdown against La Rochelle in Gqeberha without one of their most influential Springboks. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. While the Cape side has welcomed several Boks back into the fold, utility back Damian Willemse...

Bulls rest Boks for England trip

Handre Pollard is among several Springboks rested for the Vodacom Bulls’ Investec Champions Cup clash against the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday. Prop Wilco Louw, lock Ruan Nortje, flank Marco van Staden, flyhalf Pollard and utility back Canan...
Stormers unleash Sacha for PE showdown

Stormers unleash Sacha for PE showdown

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu is back to run the show for the Stormers in Gqeberha on Saturday. His return at flyhalf is the headline selection for an Investec Champions Cup clash against La Rochelle loaded with Test-tier firepower. The 23-year-old playmaker comes...

Stormers lock banned for stamping

The Stormers will be without Adre Smith for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup match against La Rochelle. The lock has copped a one-match ban for stamping during the Stormers’ 26-17 victory over Bayonne in the opening round. While Smith conceded his action was...

SA Rugby sets national tackle age

SA Rugby has standardised the age at which tackling is permitted for young players. This will see children in the U5 to U8 age groups participate exclusively in non-contact forms of the game, such as tag and touch rugby. Full contact and tackle rugby will only start...