Schools wrap: No stopping Stellenberg, Monnas

Stellenberg continued their sizzling start to the season, while Monument ran riot at the Noordvaal Cup in the pick of the weekend’s schoolboy action. The Jade Brigade remain the No 1-ranked schools side following a 38-10 victory over Wynberg in Bellville on Saturday....

Owens: Hooker hit ‘dangerous and illegal’

Former referee Nigel Owens says the late challenge by Luke Morgan on Ethan Hooker, which left the Bok and Sharks star with a dislocated shoulder, warranted a yellow card. Wing Morgan crashed onto Hooker after the centre completed a long-range try in a Vodacom URC...

Stormers keen on ex-Ikeys coach’s services

Tom Dawson-Squibb is understood to be lined up for an assistant coaching gig with the Stormers in the Currie Cup. According to Rapport, Stormers boss John Dobson has backed Currie Cup coach Hanyani Shimange in securing the services of the former UCT Ikey Tigers coach...

Los Pumas lock open to lucrative Cape move

Argentina international Tomás Lavanini has reportedly reopened talks to join the Stormers after previously rejecting two offers from the Cape club. Director of rugby John Dobson is desperate to strengthen his lock stocks ahead of next season due to the imminent...

Former Bulls coach in line for Maties job

Stellenbosch University are reportedly looking at a former Bulls coach to replace current head coach Kabamba Floors. Chris Rossouw, who was axed as Bulls backline coach in December 2025, is the frontrunner to replace Floors at Maties when his contract expires on 31...