Sharks rest Boks as Eben returns

Sharks rest Boks as Eben returns

Eben Etzebeth is back but the Sharks have left several stars behind for Friday night’s EPCR Challenge Cup last-16 clash against Connacht in Galway. Etzebeth has completed his 12-week suspension after being found guilty of eye-gouging Wales flanker Alex Mann in Cardiff...

Pretoria rugby club fights metro for survival

Pretoria Harlequins are facing an uncertain future after the Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality ordered the site to be restored to its “original condition” by 13 April. Civil rights organisation AfriForum has stepped in to provide legal assistance, questioning the...
Stormers, Edinburgh bring delight to kids

Stormers, Edinburgh bring delight to kids

Stormers and Edinburgh players inspired youngsters at a Somerset West clinic last week. Around 150 pupils from De Hoop Primary and Somerset West Methodist Primary got the chance to rub shoulders with their heroes ahead of the Vodacom URC clash at Cape Town Stadium....

Big Trev: French scrum vulnerable

Springbok prop Trevor Nyakane has identified a potential weakness in France’s game despite their recent Six Nations triumph. He’s warned that their once-dominant scrum has lost its edge. France powered to the title with four wins, sealing the trophy in dramatic...

When coaches crack

Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani says Toulon coach Pierre Mignoni’s recent breakdown underlined the need for greater support structures in rugby, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. In March, Mignoni revealed the pressures of elite coaching had caught up with him. “My body...

Duhan still sidelined as Edinburgh injuries mount

Duhan van der Merwe’s frustrating injury run continues, with the South African wing ruled out once again. Van der Merwe is set to miss Edinburgh’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 clash against Leinster in Dublin. The powerful finisher has now missed four matches after...

Asenathi verdict delayed

Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye faces an anxious wait, with the outcome of his doping hearing still at least a month away. The 26-year-old scrum machine appeared before a disciplinary panel last week, where three days were set aside to hear two charges – one...
Former Stormer in doubt for heavyweight clash

Former Stormer in doubt for heavyweight clash

Toulon could be without a key player for Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup last-16 showdown against the Stormers at the Stade Mayol. Former Stormers lock Dave Ribbans, now a key figure in Toulon’s pack, is battling back and thigh niggles and remains uncertain for...
Watch: Nienaber on ‘devastating’ RG injury

Watch: Nienaber on ‘devastating’ RG injury

Jacques Nienaber believes RG Snyman will bounce back from his latest injury setback. READ: Bitter blow for Bok lock “A devastating ACL injury… he’ll get it fixed soon and, hopefully, his rehab can begin” Jacques Nienaber is gutted for R.G Snyman but is convinced he...

Schools wrap: Jade Brigade shock Grey College

Stellenberg stunned Grey College on the final day of the North-South Rugby Tournament, while there were also notable wins for Affies and Paarl Gim. Stellenberg, who beat Paarl Gim two weeks ago, claimed a famous 26-21 victory against Grey College. Captain Yanos Molnar...