Scarlets sign Stormers lock

Scarlets sign Stormers lock

The Scarlets have strengthened their tight five ahead of the 2026-27 Vodacom URC season with the signing of a Stormers lock. Former England U20 international Alex Groves will join the Welsh club after a season in Cape Town. The 25-year-old made just one appearance for...

‘We’re very lucky to have Jacques’

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he hopes Jacques Nienaber will remain at the Irish club next season. Nienaber’s future became a major talking point this week after the former Springbok coach admitted he does not feel valued in Ireland and stopped short of...

Impi: Blitzboks want to play without fear

Skipper Impi Visser says the Blitzboks’ mindset will be key in Bordeaux this weekend. The Blitzboks lost the final of the second SVNS World Championship tournament in Valladolid to Australia, but remain top of the standings on 38 points, four ahead of Argentina and...

Kiwi to ref Boks vs England at Ellis Park

World Rugby has announced the match officials for next month’s Nations Championship Tests. England’s Luke Pearce will referee the opening match between the All Blacks and France at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch on 4 July. New Zealand’s James Doleman will be...

Leinster lose Ireland hooker for Stormers semi

Head coach Leo Cullen has made three changes to Leinster’s starting XV for Saturday’s Vodacom URC semi-final against the Stormers in Dublin. Rónan Kelleher replaces Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan, who suffered knee and shoulder injuries during the 59-10 quarter-final win...

Enthralling Embrose scoops URC accolade

Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Embrose Papier’s outstanding season has been recognised with one of South African rugby’s biggest individual honours. The 29-year-old was named SA URC Player of the Season after a campaign that has reignited his Springbok ambitions and helped...
Boks get massive lock boost

Boks get massive lock boost

A World Cup-winning Springbok lock has completed his injury recovery ahead of the 2026 international season. Veteran lock Lood de Jager has been named in the Saitama Wild Knights’ starting XV for the Japan Rugby League One third-place playoff against the Tokyo...

Keenan: Stormers will demand our best

Fullback Hugo Keenan says Leinster expect a thorough investigation from the Stormers when the teams meet in Saturday’s Vodacom URC semi-final in Dublin. The Irish giants booked their place in the last four with a commanding victory over the Lions, while the Stormers...