French giants chase Saffa’s signature

A South African playmaker is reportedly being targeted by a French Top 14 club. According to RugbyPass, Racing 92 regard Rob du Preez as an ideal replacement for England’s Owen Farrell, who has returned to Saracens. The French giants are looking to rebuild after...

On this day: Stormers crowned URC champs

On 18 of June 2022, the Stormers won the inaugural United Rugby Championship following a narrow win over bitter rivals, the Vodacom Bulls, in Cape Town. The inaugural URC final was a credit to both teams, after the Bulls provided an upset when they beat Leinster in...
Shark, Stormer crack Opta URC XV

Shark, Stormer crack Opta URC XV

Two players from South African franchises are in Opta’s 2024-25 URC Team of the Season. The team was selected using the Opta Index, based on players’ average score per match, with a minimum of eight appearances required to be considered for selection. Sharks flank...

Galthie defends B-grade squad to NZ

France coach Fabien Galthie said on Tuesday he had no choice but to select a second-choice squad for the three-Test tour of New Zealand in July. Galthie will be without the likes of front-line players such as winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, fullback Thomas Ramos and No 8...