When The Tank will rumble again

The extent of the injury suffered by Junior Boks centre Ethan Adams in Gqeberha has become clearer following further medical assessment. The powerful No 12 was stretchered off during South Africa’s 29-29 draw with New Zealand at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on...

Stormers seek response after six-try leak

The Stormers have vowed to bounce back against Cardiff at the Arms Park on Friday night after a “brutal” review of their 38-38 draw with Ulster. Defence coach Norman Laker admitted the Stormers let themselves down in Belfast, a result that saw them surrender top spot...

Stormers fuming over Fourie injury

Stormers veteran Deon Fourie is set to return to Cape Town for scans on his injured knee. The 39-year-old flank suffered the injury after being caught in a croc roll at a breakdown by Ulster lock Iain Henderson during the 38-38 draw in Belfast on Friday night. “All I...

Bosch headlines major Bulls signings

The Vodacom Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok flyhalf Curwin Bosch on a three-year deal. The 27-year-old, who earned two Test caps in 2017 and 2018, will arrive at Loftus in July after a two-season stint with French Pro D2 club Brive. He previously played...

Cash: Munster clash do-or-die for Lions

Coach Ivan van Rooyen says the Lions are treating their Vodacom URC clash against Munster as a must-win and ignoring playoff permutations. The Lions and Munster head into their final-round fixture at Thomond Park sitting fifth and sixth on the log respectively, with a...

Saffas Abroad: Kwagga, Kolbe killing it in Japan

Kwagga Smith and Cheslin Kolbe were among the standout performers as South Africa’s foreign legion impressed across Europe and Japan. French Top 14 Former Sharks centre Jeremy Ward came off the bench for Stade Français in a 59-17 thrashing of Lyon in Paris. Lock Janse...

Munster star back for Lions clash

Munster are set to be boosted by the return of a key player ahead of Saturday’s crucial Vodacom URC clash against the Lions at Thomond Park. Ireland flyhalf Jack Crowley missed Munster’s last two matches with a leg injury, but coach Clayton McMillan is optimistic the...

Cardiff fire warning shot at Stormers

The Stormers face a massive Vodacom URC challenge on Friday night, with Cardiff convinced their home-ground advantage can power them into the top eight. John Dobson’s side travel to the Welsh capital knowing a win could be crucial as they continue to chase a home...

Venter’s Bok dreams in doubt after knee injury

Ruan Venter looks destined for a stint on the sidelines after being driven off the field on a medical cart with what appears to be a serious knee injury. Venter departed early in the Lions’ 31-7 Vodacom URC defeat to Leinster at the Aviva Stadium clutching his right...