Ulster captain learns Fourie croc roll fate

Iain Henderson has received his disciplinary outcome after the incident that injured Stormers flank Deon Fourie in Belfast. The Ulster captain was on Thursday suspended for three matches. Henderson was initially shown a yellow card by referee Andrea Piardi before the...

SA to exit Champions Cup?

SA Rugby could reportedly reconsider the participation of South African clubs in the Investec Champions Cup as concerns grow over player workload. Speaking after SA Rugby’s annual meeting in Cape Town on Thursday, president Mark Alexander confirmed that all...

Stormers make peace with finishing second

The Stormers are not banking on the log-leading Glasgow Warriors slipping up in the final round of the Vodacom URC. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. Coach John Dobson says the Cape side expects Ulster to prioritise next week’s EPCR Challenge Cup final against Montpellier,...

Dobbo: Fourie faces lengthy lay-off

Stormers director of rugby John Dobson says veteran loose forward Deon Fourie could be sidelined for several months. The 39-year-old suffered a serious knee injury after being caught in a croc roll at a breakdown by Ulster lock Iain Henderson during the 38-38 draw in...

JP: Hopefully Vusi puts his hand up

The Sharks are banking on 19-year-old flyhalf Vusi Moyo to provide another glimpse into the future when they wrap up their Vodacom URC campaign against Zebre at Kings Park. Moyo, fresh from helping the Junior Springboks win the U20 Rugby Championship, will make his...

Lions to upset Muster

Munster and the Lions meet at Thomond Park on Saturday in a straight shootout for URC playoff positioning, with both teams under pressure heading into the final round. Form and context The Lions went into Round 17 on a six‑game winning run before a heavy 31–7 defeat...
Stormers rejig backline for Cardiff clash

Stormers rejig backline for Cardiff clash

The Stormers have selected a new centre pairing and moved Damian Willemse to fullback for Friday night’s Vodacom URC match against Cardiff at the Arms Park. Willemse started at No 12 in the 38-38 draw against Ulster in Belfast last week. Into the midfield come...