Nel captains new-look Stormers

Nel captains new-look Stormers

John Dobson has named Ruhan Nel as Stormers captain for Friday’s Vodacom URC opener against defending champions Leinster in Cape Town. The experienced centre takes the armband in the absence of Salmaan Moerat and Deon Fourie, with Dobson confirming Nel was the...

Goal-driven Cash targets early success

Coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed what a successful three-match tour would look like for the Lions as they kick off their 2025-26 Vodacom URC campaign. The Joburg-based side plays Cardiff on Saturday before heading to Italy to face Zebre and Benetton. “We will...

Manie managing Bok heavies’ energy

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok says an important part of his role is not overplaying the forwards. SIMON BORCHARDT reports. The 28-year-old came off the bench in the 18th minute of the Springboks’ match against the All Blacks in Wellington – replacing the concussed...

Kwagga: Los Pumas play hard rugby

Loose forward Kwagga Smith is expecting a fiery forward battle with Argentina in their crunch Rugby Championship clash in Durban on Saturday. The Kings Park Test is pivotal for the Boks, who know only a win will keep their title defence alive. Smith, who has built his...

Manie, Kwagga expect big Los Pumas challenge

Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok and loose forward Kwagga Smith are bracing for massive battles against Argentina at Kings Park in Durban on Saturday. The teams will meet again at Twickenham in London next Saturday in the closing match of the Rugby Championship – a...