Loubscher: Lions will unleash Haashim

Assistant coach Ricardo Loubscher has explained the Lions’ plan for Junior Boks scrumhalf Haashim Pead. Pead was one of the standout players at this year’s World Rugby U20 Championship in Italy, where he scored six tries to help the Junior Boks lift the trophy. After...

Tshituka: JP’s lifted Sharks’ standards

Vincent Tshituka says the Sharks have been challenged to go from “good to great” by interim coach JP Pietersen. After a poor start to the season, the Durban-based side has strung together back-to-back home wins under Pietersen, against Saracens in the Investec...
Lions promise dominance in Durban

Lions promise dominance in Durban

Hooker PJ Botha says the Lions want to make a statement against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. The Lions are eighth on the Vodacom URC log after a 34-27 defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town two weeks ago, but believe they are close to turning strong performances...

Stormers seek revenge for rare Bulls defeat

The Stormers won the first five Vodacom URC north-south derbies at Cape Town Stadium before losing a thriller last season. Saturday’s clash carries some extra spice and intrigue. The unbeaten Stormers top the URC standings, while the Bulls are on a five-match losing...

Ackers clarifies Bok coaches assistance

Johan Ackermann has explained the Springbok coaches’ involvement with the Vodacom Bulls. On Sunday, SA Rugby confirmed that Bok assistant coaches Felix Jones and Jerry Flannery, SA Rugby Mobi-Unit coach Duane Vermeulen and head of athletic performance Andy Edwards...

Gatland suggests two law tweaks

Warren Gatland says a couple of law tweaks could significantly improve the game. Having spent time consulting with World Rugby’s match officials since stepping away from coaching Wales, Gatland admits he has gained a new appreciation for the pressures referees face –...

Griquas clarify stance on Maart

Griquas coach Pieter Bergh has explained the Kimberley-based union’s position on winger Dylan Maart, who has been ripping it for the Stormers while on loan. The 29-year-old made an immediate impact in Cape Town, scoring on debut against Munster in Limerick, bagging a...