‘We need to see a SA team in the final’

Director of rugby John Dobson is confident that the Stormers’ respect for the Investec Champions Cup will help educate locals about the prestigious tournament. The Capetonians open their 2026-27 campaign against the Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, with...

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...

Bulls lose Bok for Champs Cup opener

Head coach Johan Ackermann will be without a crucial member of the Bulls squad for Stade Français’ visit to Loftus on Saturday in week one of the Investec Champions Cup. Winger Canan Moodie is ruled out due to HIA protocols after the Springbok collided with Lions...

New-look Stormers pack to tackle Bears

John Dobson has rejigged the Stormers front row and loose trio to face the Bristol Bears at Cape Town Stadium in their Investec Champions Cup opener on Saturday. Coming off a 39-22 win against the Sharks in round three of the URC, Evan Roos is set to make his first...