It’s official: Kwagga’s a Bull

It’s official: Kwagga’s a Bull

The Bulls have confirmed the signing of Springbok loose forward Kwagga Smith – and when he’s expected to make his debut. The 33-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Bulls having recently completed an eight-year stint with the Shizuoka Blue Revs. Smith...

Yaqeen grateful for Sacha’s voice in his ear

After a match-winning cameo at Cape Town Stadium, flyhalf Yaqeen Ahmed wants to keep soaking up as much know-how from the Stormers’ Springbok stars as he can. The 20-year-old came off the bench and scored the decisive two tries of Saturday’s 52-40 triumph for John...

Mongalo: Superstar Bester setting world alight

Sharks assistant coach Joey Mongalo says Lili Bester had to learn humility before he could become the wing now lighting up the Sharks’ season. The 23-year-old has made a big impression whenever he has been given a chance this season. Against Lyon in the EPCR Challenge...

Dobbo misses his ‘defensive champion’

Stormers boss John Dobson will have his fingers crossed that club captain Ruhan Nel is cleared to reclaim his regular spot at outside centre and tackle Ulster next week. Nel watched from the sidelines on Saturday at Cape Town Stadium, where the hosts conceded six...

JP brings back Sharks’ bite

The Sharks are rediscovering their identity under JP Pietersen, with teamwork and attitude replacing the reliance on big-name Springboks, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane believes Pietersen is transforming the Durban-based club from a...