Stormers hooker learns his fate

JJ Kotzé has been handed a suspension that will rule the Stormers front-row forward out until after the November international break. An independent disciplinary committee on Wednesday heard the hooker’s case and handed him a three-week suspension for his 20-minute...

‘Markus is going to be a very good 12’

Paul de Villiers is excited to lead one of the most progressive Stormers line-ups in recent years, featuring four former Junior Springboks skippers and 19-year-old Markus Muller. Muller, who became the youngest player to represent the club last season, will start his...

Stormers run the risk of Kotzé ban

Hooker JJ Kotzé faces a more severe punishment if the Stormers’ appeal of his suspension for foul play last week fails. Kotzé was sent off against the Bristol Bears in the Investec Champions Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium for a dangerous hit on Kieran Marmion, in...

Hyron’s cause of death confirmed

The Lions have issued a statement on behalf of Hyron Andrews’ family following the death of the 31-year-old lock in France last Friday. Andrews was found unresponsive in the shower at the team’s hotel on the Île de Ré, a day before the Lions’ Investec Champions Cup...

Dobbo: Jonny wants to wear the green and gold

John Dobson has dismissed reports linking Jonathan Roche with an overseas move, confirming the centre has agreed to extend his Stormers contract. Roche qualifies for Ireland through his paternal grandmother and has attracted attention from Irish rugby. His agent Matt...

Kolbe ruled out of Bok tour

Stormers boss John Dobson has revealed when Cheslin Kolbe is set to return from injury, while also discussing SA Rugby’s engagement with clubs over Springbok game time. Kolbe broke his jaw against the All Blacks on 5 September and his recovery timeline meant he could...

Ireland get triple boost for Bok duel

Ireland coach Andy Farrell has recalled three experienced players for next month’s Nations Championship Tests that includes a 21 November clash against the Springboks. Winger Mack Hansen returns after almost a year of injury-enforced exile from Test rugby. He joins...

It’s Muller time as Stormers mix and match 

Junior star Markus Muller will start his first URC match against the Scarlets on Saturday at Cape Town Stadium in a Stormers side showing 18 changes to the match 23. The 19-year-old Muller, who became the youngest player to represent the club last season, will run out...