Stormers depth driving elite standards

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says standards – not big names – determine selection. The Stormers come off an impressive opening Investec Champions Cup win at Bayonne and are back home preparing for Saturday’s showdown with La Rochelle in Gqeberha. Hlungwani...
‘New World Cup format is absolute dog s**t’

‘New World Cup format is absolute dog s**t’

Former Ireland lock Donncha O’Callaghan has launched a scathing attack on World Rugby’s revamped World Cup format. World Rugby has expanded the 2027 event in Australia from 20 to 24 teams, shifting to six pools of four and introducing a round of 16. While the changes...

Pick your SA Champions Cup MVP: Round 1

Who was SA’s standout player in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup? EPCR Challenge Cup Round 1 review & betting outlook – Shaky start for SA sides Flanker Paul de Villiers, scrumhalf Imad Khan and centre Wandisile Simelane shone in the Stormers’ 26-17...
Saffas make early mark in Champions Cup

Saffas make early mark in Champions Cup

Clinton Swart and Ernst van Rhyn were among the standout performers in the opening round of the Investec Champions Cup. Swart, the Pumas flyhalf on loan at the Stormers, made a dream debut in the tournament by scoring 16 points –four penalties and two conversions – to...

Cheetah rises to the challenge

Cheetahs No 8 Gideon van der Merwe was a top performer in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. The Bloemfontein-based outfit may have opened their campaign with a 42-12 defeat to the Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, but Van der Merwe underlined his pedigree on the...