Siya fronts up after Sharks’ URC flop

Siya Kolisi has delivered a brutally honest assessment of the Sharks’ season, admitting their failure to reach the Vodacom URC playoffs “hurt”. The Springbok captain didn’t hold back after the Durban-based side missed out, despite boasting a squad packed with...

Kitsie makes bold call on Siya’s successor

Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff has named who he believes could be the next Springbok captain. If fit, Siya Kolisi will lead the Boks to the 2027 World Cup in Australia but the debate around who should take over after that, is heating up. Kolisi, who will be 36...

Trokkie: Ulster firmly zoned in on Stormers

Juarno Augustus says Ulster’s focus won’t be divided when they run out at Ravenhill on Friday night. They face the log-leading Stormers in their penultimate Vodacom URC league-stage clash, with a place in the top eight at stake. Augustus, who joined Ulster from the...
Frans: Cheetahs must win

Frans: Cheetahs must win

Frans Steyn says the equation for the Cheetahs is simple as they head into the final round of the SA Cup: beat Griquas or kiss your Currie Cup dreams goodbye. The Cheetahs sit third on the log with their place in South Africa’s premier provincial competition hanging...

Bulls only have eyes on ‘next job’

Attack coach Neil de Bruin says the Vodacom Bulls cannot afford to underestimate URC basement dwellers Zebre on Saturday, or risk dropping out of the playoffs race. The seventh-placed Bulls host a Zebre outfit at the foot of the table, with 34 points separating the...