Maties coach in pub clash

Stellenbosch University has confirmed that disciplinary action has been taken against Maties head coach Kabamba Floors after an incident at a local pub last month. According to Netwerk24, players from Hamiltons allegedly clashed with Floors at the Brauhaus in...

Ackers: I’m tired of losing

Coach Johan Ackermann says he has a “burning desire” to win a final with the Vodacom Bulls. Ackermann replaced Jake White, who guided the Pretoria-based side to three URC finals in four years but never lifted the trophy. Ackermann himself has also experienced...

Nkosi: Lions have learned from last year

Lions coach Mziwakhe Nkosi says the team hasn’t mentioned last year’s Currie Cup final once ahead of Saturday’s decider against Griquas at Ellis Park. The Lions were left heartbroken in the 2024 showpiece in Joburg, when Jordan Hendrikse slotted a monster penalty...

2025-26 URC preview: Stormers

The Stormers head into the 2025-26 Vodacom URC season searching for the consistency that eluded them last term, writes MORNÉ ESBEN. The inaugural champions showed flashes of brilliance, but inconsistency cost them a serious shot at the title as they fell well short...

Canada dethrone Black Ferns

Canada ended double-defending Women’s World Cup champions New Zealand’s reign with a brilliant semi-final win in Bristol on Friday. The 34-19 defeat was the Black Ferns’ first in the showpiece tournament since 2014. The North Americans produced a superb opening 40...