by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Captain Ruhan Nel says the Stormers have learnt lessons from last season’s losses to Connacht and Leinster, the favourites and obstacle to URC title glory for John Dobson’s men, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. The Capetonians begin their 2026-27 campaign with trips to...
by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok flank Kwagga Smith has joined hooker Malcolm Marx on the Bulls’ recruitment radar. The 33-year-old has played his club rugby in Japan since joining Yamaha Júbilo, now the Shizuoka Blue Revs, in 2018, but could potentially be in line for a return to South...
by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Springbok prop Vincent Koch says the Sharks have big ambitions for the 2026-27 season after a gruelling pre-season in Durban. The Sharks are looking to make amends for a disappointing 2025-26 URC campaign in which they finished 10th on the log and failed to qualify...
by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
The Stormers would accommodate Frans Malherbe for a “game or two” if the veteran tighthead prop becomes available and wants to build towards the 2027 World Cup, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Director of rugby John Dobson said talks around Malherbe’s future would likely...
by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
Sharks coach JP Pietersen has clarified the role of former All Blacks centre Ma’a Nonu heading into the new URC season. The 44-year-old made his Sharks debut against his countryman last month after joining the Durban-based club in a mentorship role. “Ma’a is still a...
by HolAdmin | Sep 18, 2026 | African Golf News
John Dobson says the Stormers have a plan for phasing their Springboks back, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu unlikely to start all four of the club’s matches in October, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Speaking ahead of next Friday’s URC round one fixture against Connacht in...
