Zas eyes special W in milestone outing

Speedster Leolin Zas is relishing the opportunity to join the Stormers’ centurion ranks and mark the occasion with a big victory in Galway. The 30-year-old entered the 2026-27 campaign on 99 appearances and is set to reach the century milestone against Connacht on...

Ackers wary of ‘hungry’ Zebre

Bulls coach Johan Ackermann is refusing to let a stacked squad and a new campaign create any illusions about Saturday’s URC season opener in Parma. Zebre, he warns, will be waiting for his side with real hunger of their own. “They will be excited to start well at home...

Snyman excited for injection of Spead

Stormers attack guru Dawie Snyman has welcomed scrumhalf reinforcements André Warner and Haashim Pead, who will add experience and depth to the club. André Warner has joined the team on a six-month loan from Major League Rugby outfit, the Seattle Seawolves. The Lions...

Connection key for Sharks attack coach

New Sharks attack coach Scott Mathie has revealed the “biggest thing” he wants to see from his team heading into Saturday’s URC opener against the Ospreys at Kings Park. The 43-year-old has returned to Durban after a two-season stint as an attack coach at Edinburgh,...

Stormers clued up on Connacht threat

Assistant coach Dawie Snyman says Connacht’s identity under Stuart Lancaster makes them a dangerous URC season-opening challenge for the Stormers on Friday. Snyman spoke from Galway ahead of the round-one clash at The Sportsground, where the Cape visitors are keen to...

Erasmus earmarks new role for Marx

Malcolm Marx could slot in on the flank for the Springboks as Rassie Erasmus reveals his expectations of No 8 Marco van Staden and a revamped front row on Sunday. Marx has been named on the bench to face the Wallabies in Perth. Van Staden will pack down at the back of...

Rassie: André the Giant deserves captaincy

Rassie Erasmus says André Esterhuizen is the “right man” to captain the Springboks against the Wallabies in Perth on Sunday. Esterhuizen will become the 68th Bok captain after Erasmus made 13 changes to the starting XV that beat the All Blacks in Baltimore, with only...

New captain for new-look Boks

Rassie Erasmus has overhauled the Springbok team for Sunday’s one-off Test against the Wallabies in Perth and sprung a surprise with his choice of skipper. There are 13 changes to the starting XV that beat the All Blacks in Baltimore, with only lock Eben Etzebeth and...

Stormers borrow American-based ace

Having secured the services of Haashim Pead, the Stormers have signed another scrumhalf. André Warner has joined the Cape club on a six-month loan deal as part of a partnership with Major League Rugby club the Seattle Seawolves. The 32-year-old has trained with the...

Kiwis to discuss dumping Super Rugby

NZ Rugby is reportedly considering replacing both Super Rugby Pacific and the NPC with an eight-to-10-team national competition from 2028. The Post reports the proposal is one of three options in a confidential NZ Rugby document circulated to stakeholders before...