Emile thriving in Eben’s absence

Emile van Heerden is relishing the added responsibility in the Sharks pack. With veteran Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth unavailable since November due to suspension, Van Heerden has played a key role in the second row. “Pressure might not be the right word. I think it’s...

Sazi set for emotional Stormers milestone

Sazi Sandi’s remarkable journey has brought him to the brink of his 50th Stormers cap, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. The 27-year-old tighthead prop is set to reach the milestone on Saturday night against Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium. “It’s definitely special,” said...

Dawie: Stormers must fix finishing

Attack coach Dawie Snyman says the Stormers must be more clinical after leaving points out on the park against the Dragons. The Stormers created numerous scoring chances in their 29-21 Vodacom URC win at Cape Town Stadium but poor execution kept the Welsh side in the...

Wiese: Munster to bring massive fight

Cobus Wiese says the Vodacom Bulls must be more desperate and physical than Munster at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. The Bulls bounced back from a disappointing home loss to the Stormers with a 40-7 win against Cardiff last week to retain eighth place on the Vodacom...
Saffas play starring role for Seawolves

Saffas play starring role for Seawolves

Seattle Seawolves coach Allen Clarke says he’s proud of his side for going “toe-to-toe” with the Stormers XXIII in Cape Town on Sunday. While the Seawolves lost 45-14, Clarke praised their “character and resilience” in what was a pre-season friendly for the Major...

Watch: Emeris rocket scorches Tuks defence

Emeris winger Edward Sigauke left several Tuks defenders for dead in Pretoria on Monday night. WRAP: Maties edge Eagles, Tuks go top   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Varsity Cup (@varsitycupsa) The post Watch: Emeris rocket scorches Tuks defence...
Watch: ‘Boks in SA? This is easy’

Watch: ‘Boks in SA? This is easy’

New All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes says the Greatest Rivalry tour of South Africa won’t be the biggest challenge of his career. MORE: Rennie’s All Blacks assistants revealed New All Black assistant coach Neil Barnes on the Springboks, but also why they aren’t...
The rise and rise of Luan Giliomee

The rise and rise of Luan Giliomee

Luan Giliomee’s stunning Sharks debut against Munster was the latest chapter in a journey that has been years in the making. The 19-year-old fullback announced himself in emphatic fashion at Kings Park, scoring a try and playing a key role in a 45-0 Vodacom URC win,...

Umaga: Unbelievable to be back

Tana Umaga admits he was left “a little bit speechless” after being appointed as an All Blacks assistant coach under Dave Rennie. The former All Blacks captain was confirmed as defence coach on Tuesday as part of a new-look management team, and said the chance to...

Ex-Bok questions Rassie’s contract extension

Gio Aplon says SA Rugby shouldn’t have extended Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus’ contract through to the 2031 World Cup. SA Rugby confirmed in December that Erasmus, who has guided the Boks to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023, had signed a new deal...