Ruhan wants to make Zassie smile

Skipper Ruhan Nel hopes the Stormers can do “great team man” Leolin Zas a favour and pick up the win in the winger’s 100th club appearance on Friday night.  Speaking from Galway on Thursday, Nel praised Zas, who has been named in John Dobson’s starting XV for the...

Dobbo: We’re playing for two from two

It’s a “big task” on Friday, but John Dobson wants the Stormers to set the record straight against Connacht and lay the groundwork for a strong start to the season. The teams will lock horns in round one of the 2026-27 URC at Galway’s Sportsground. Dobson’s men have...

Cheetahs, Pumas power to Tbilisi wins

The Cheetahs claimed a hard-fought victory over the Lusitanos on Thursday, while the Pumas hammered the Iberians. The Cheetahs and Lusitanos were locked at 21-21 at half-time of the Toyota Challenge match in Tbilisi before the Free Staters pulled clear late to win...

When Pead debuts, Bok duo play again

John Dobson has revealed the likely first outing for Stormers signing Haashim Pead, while shedding light on the return to action of Ben-Jason Dixon and Ntuthuko Mchunu.  The director of rugby spoke during a teleconference from Galway ahead of Friday night’s clash...

Moyo to marshal Sharks in URC opener

Vusi Moyo will spearhead the Sharks attack, with Nick Hatton captaining the side from No 8, against the Ospreys at Kings Park on Saturday. It will be the first time the Sharks kick off a URC campaign on home soil in a match that also marks the dawn of a new chapter...

Roos at 6 as Zas hits 100 for Stormers

Evan Roos will pack down on the side of the scrum in Leolin Zas’ milestone Stormers appearance on Friday night, when the Cape club faces Connacht in round one of the 2026-27 URC. Zas will play his 100th match in Galway, and is joined by fellow URC winners Seabelo...