Stormers soar in Europe crowd rankings

The Stormers recorded the second-highest average attendance across Europe’s three major leagues (Top 14, URC and Premiership) during the regular season. According to a list compiled by The Rugby Paper, the Cape club attracted an average of 26,153 fans – behind only...

Stormers lock gets Bok call

Rassie Erasmus has further strengthened his lock resources ahead of next weekend’s double-header in Gqeberha. Adré Smith has become the latest player to receive a Springbok call-up. The experienced Stormers enforcer has been added to the expanded squad ahead of the...

Jean-Luc addresses retirement talk

Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has responded to reports in France claiming he was on the verge of retirement due to ongoing concussion-related issues. French rugby newspaper Midi Olympique reported this week that the 30-year-old, who plays for back-to-back...

Schools wrap: Bosch comeback stuns Bishops

Rondebosch fought back from 12 points down to win a pulsating Bish-Bosch derby in Cape Town, while Stellenberg earned an impressive win in Paarl. A last-minute try from hooker Kwaza Gobingca sealed a 29-24 win for Rondebosch against Bishops on the Piley Rees Field. It...

First Division champs lay down marker

The Griffons, Valke and SWD Eagles all made emphatic statements in the opening round of the Currie Cup First Division. Defending champions the Griffons delivered the biggest statement of the weekend, powering past the Border Bulldogs 52-19 in East London to launch...