JP maps out Sharks’ Bok plan

Sharks coach JP Pietersen has revealed when their Springboks will be available for the URC. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The Durban-based club kicks off its campaign with two home matches, against the Ospreys next Saturday and defending champions Leinster on 3 October....

Bok boost for Stormers’ Connacht clash?

The Stormers are hoping a versatile member in the pack will be cleared in time for their URC opening-round fixture in Galway next week, reports DEVIN HERMANUS. Springbok Ben-Jason Dixon is battling concussion symptoms and hasn’t travelled with the national team Down...
Boks, new recruits power Bulls’ URC charge

Boks, new recruits power Bulls’ URC charge

The Bulls have unveiled a 55-man squad for their 2026-27 URC campaign. Fifteen Springboks headline a squad that has been bolstered by several off-season signings. Key additions include lethal backs Thaakir Abrahams (Munster) and Curwin Bosch (Brive), seasoned loose...
Four captains for Sharks

Four captains for Sharks

Sharks skipper André Esterhuizen will be assisted by three co-captains during the 2026-27 season. Coach JP Pietersen has retained the Springbok centre as captain, with Emile van Heerden, Nick Hatton and Vincent Tshituka appointed as co-captains. Esterhuizen, who was...

URC coaches urged to talk to refs

URC head of match officials Tappe Henning has encouraged coaches to make use of the opportunity to speak directly to match officials before games. MORNÉ ESBEN reports. The competition, going into its sixth season, continues to allow coaches to arrange a call with the...

Dobbo clears up Haashim ‘smoke’

The Stormers will not approach the Lions to demand Haashim Pead’s release, but the Cape club would be first in line if the scrumhalf becomes available. Director of rugby John Dobson on Thursday confirmed that Pead remains under contract with the Lions and dismissed...

Bulls coach not teaching Willie how to attack

Assistant coach Neil de Bruin is stripping fear out of the Bulls’ game plan and pushing the club to play more rugby from deep as well as back their instincts under pressure. In a wide-ranging interview with RugbyPass, De Bruin explained how he wants the Herd to...

Stormers go back to the future

Stormers boss John Dobson has announced a 56-man squad for the Cape club’s 2026-27 URC and Investec Champions Cup campaigns. Led by captain Ruhan Nel, the squad boasts serious firepower with 17 internationals, among them 15 Springboks, alongside four Junior Springboks...

Watch: Saffa speedsters on URC watch list

Bulls flyer Cheswill Jooste and Sharks playmaker Zekhethelo Siyaya are showcased among 10 promising youngsters to keep an eye on during the 2026-27 URC. SA URC TRANSFERS: Who’s in, who’s out Photos: Anton Geyser/Steve Haag Sports/Gallo Images The post Watch: Saffa...