What’s fuelling Stormers’ winning run

Forwards coach Rito Hlungwani has revealed a major factor behind the Stormers’ unbeaten start to the season. After a bruising Vodacom URC derby win over the Bulls in Cape Town, the Stormers are deep into preparations for Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup clash against...

Cheetahs brace for icy conditions

The Cheetahs will swap Bloemfontein’s summer heat for freezing European conditions when they face Ulster in Sunday’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash in Amsterdam. The Free Staters are using the Netherlands capital as their base for the competition and looking to preserve...

Struggling Quins to lose another Saffa

A South African is set to become the latest big name to depart Harlequins when his contract expires at the end of the season. Captain Stephan Lewies’ impending exit comes at a turbulent time for Quins, who are enduring a deep slump in form and face an unbeaten...

Stonehouse hails SA player talent pool

Jimmy Stonehouse believes the incredible depth of talent in South African rugby is providing renewed hope for smaller unions such as the Pumas. Stonehouse told Netwerk24 that it is encouraging to see teams outside the traditional powerhouses investing in their squads...

Blues star agrees Clermont move

A New Zealander has agreed a three-year deal to join Top 14 club Clermont from the Blues starting next July. Centre AJ Lam has played 58 Super Rugby matches, a competition he won in 2024 alongside flyhalf Harry Plummer, who has been playing for the French club this...