Ackers: Cooperation crucial for 30-match cap

Vodacom Bulls coach Johan Ackermann says World Rugby’s new player welfare guidelines will only work locally if the franchises and SA Rugby align. DYLAN JOHNSON reports. The new regulations, unveiled this week, limit professionals to a maximum of 30 full matches per...

Bulls lose backs for Leinster clash

The Vodacom Bulls are without two of their best early-season performers for Saturday’s URC match against Leinster at Loftus Versfeld. Springbok centre Jan Serfontein and winger Cheswill Jooste suffered shoulder and hamstring injuries respectively during the 53-40...

Stormers on guard against bogey Ospreys

Coach John Dobson insists the Stormers won’t be lulled into complacency with the Ospreys looming, despite last week’s Leinster demolition. The Cape side play their second consecutive home game on Friday after a statement 35-0 win over the defending champions, but it’s...

Pieterse: Lions must cut out errors

Lions forwards coach Barend Pieterse says discipline and defence will be decisive against Zebre Parma on Sunday in round two of the Vodacom URC. The Lions head to Italy after a disappointing 33-20 loss to Cardiff, where unforced errors and defensive lapses cost them...

Los Pumas change seven for Bok rematch

Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi has rung the changes for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash against the Springboks at Twickenham. Up front, Guido Petti replaces Franco Molina in the second row, while Pedro Rubiolo comes in for Lucas Paulos. Santiago Grondona starts...
Dewies starts in milestone match

Dewies starts in milestone match

Scrumhalf Dewaldt Duvenage will start in his 100th match for the Stormers as they host the Ospreys on Friday night. Coach John Dobson has made minimal changes to the match 23 that demolished defending champions Leinster 35-0 in round one. Duvenhage replaces Stef...