Hacjivah happy to be Stormers’ hybrid weapon

Hacjivah Dayimani returns to France with a renewed willingness to embrace rugby’s evolution as a modern hybrid player. The dynamic loose forward rejoined the Stormers in February after a near two-year stint with Racing 92 in Paris, where he experienced a different...

Stormers face big call for Toulon

The Stormers are weighing up a key selection decision ahead of their Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Toulon. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani hinted on Tuesday that Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach could come into contention for...

Glasgow’s Saffa star could face Bulls

A key Glasgow Warriors player is in selection contention for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 showdown with the Vodacom Bulls. Glasgow captain Kyle Steyn suffered an ankle injury in Scotland’s final Six Nations match against Ireland. There were initial fears...
Franco: Pumas player brings real value

Franco: Pumas player brings real value

A Pumas forward will join Franco Smith’s Glasgow Warriors after the 2026 Currie Cup. The Scottish club announced on Tuesday that Ruwald van der Merwe has signed a two-year deal, subject to visa. The 27-year-old loose forward is the first player to put pen to paper...

Nienaber, Everitt set for Dublin duel

Jacques Nienaber and Sean Everitt will go head-to-head when Leinster host Edinburgh in a high-stakes Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash on Sunday. Nienaber, the 2023 Springbok World Cup-winning coach, has made a significant impact since joining Leinster,...