Los Pumas hardman set for Stormers switch

An Argentinian heavyweight is reportedly linking up with the Stormers. According to Rapport, 91-Test lock Tòmas Lavanini is expected to arrive in Cape Town in December once his international commitments with Argentina are complete. The 33-year-old could join even...
Stormers pull off Kolbe coup

Stormers pull off Kolbe coup

Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of a sensational return to the Stormers. According to Rapport, the double World Cup-winning Springbok wing is expected to join the Cape club by 1 July as part of their ambitious “Project 2029”. The deal is understood to have...

SA’s tallest schoolboy signs first contract

Towering Rondebosch Boys’ High lock Sebastian Vermeulen will leave Cape Town to join one of South Africa’s top clubs. News24 reports that Vermeulen has signed a two-year development contract with the Sharks. He will be based at the Sharks Academy as part of a...

Pumas defend SA Cup title in thriller

Replacement flyhalf Danrich Visagie helped the Pumas beat Griquas after extra-time of the SA Cup final in Kimberley on Saturday. The Pumas defended their title with a 38-35 victory after the teams had been locked at 28-28 after 80 minutes. The visitors had led 28-7 at...

‘Back-to-back is special’

Bordeaux Bègles’ hulking Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna says retaining the Investec Champions Cup is a “special” achievement. In-form winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored two tries and captain Maxime Lucu provided 21 points in Bordeaux’s 41-19 trouncing of Leinster at the San...