Dobbo relieved for Roos return amid ‘crisis’

Loose forward is a flashpoint for Stormers boss John Dobson, who has revealed at least one long-term absentee among several injured back-row players at the club. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup opener against the Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium,...

Hip-drop law hits home for Louw

Bulls and Springbok loose forward Elrigh Louw has welcomed World Rugby’s decision to outlaw the hip-drop tackle. The governing body recently announced that from 1 November, the technique will be specifically covered under Law 9.13, which deals with dangerous tackling,...
Rees-Lightning blasts 4G surfaces

Rees-Lightning blasts 4G surfaces

Louis Rees-Zammit has called for an end to artificial pitches in top-flight rugby after emerging from the Bristol Bears’ defeat to Saracens with a heavily scarred right leg. The Wales star took to social media after Saturday’s 30-7 loss at StoneX Stadium, posting a...

Elrigh: Bulls want to win Champions Cup

Elrigh Louw has a clear message for the Bulls’ Investec Champions Cup rivals: they blew their chance at home last season and are determined to make amends. The Bulls lost both of their pool matches at Loftus, to Bordeaux Bègles and the Bristol Bears, and suffered a...

Giliomee learning from the best

Luan Giliomee has been in Pretoria for just over a week, but is already tapping into the experience of Springbok veterans Handré Pollard and Willie le Roux. The 20-year-old utility back spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash...