Slipper set to break Super Rugby record

Veteran prop James Slipper is on the brink of history and his coach believes it’s a moment that defines the man as much as the milestone. The 36-year-old will run out for the Brumbies against the Chiefs on Friday, where he is set to become the most-capped player in...

Gaza: Dragons won’t lie down

The Stormers have moved on from their Loftus triumph, warning the Dragons will be no easy beats in Cape Town, writes LINDIZ VAN ZILLA. Damian Willemse says the focus has quickly shifted to the next challenge. “The Bulls result was massive and very important for us to...
How Gaza hit perfect gap at Loftus

How Gaza hit perfect gap at Loftus

Damian Willemse has revealed how instinct and analysis combined for his game-turning try against the Vodacom Bulls. Trailing 7-0 at Loftus and down to 13 men for a period after two yellow cards, the Stormers needed a spark – and Willemse provided it with a perfectly...

Jordan backs Sharks to bite back

Jordan Hendrikse says the Sharks need to rediscover their A-game for Saturday’s Vodacom URC clash against Munster at Kings Park. After impressive back-to-back wins over the Stormers, successive defeats to the Lions and Bulls on the Highveld have stalled the Sharks’...

Laker: Stormers learned from losses

Norman Laker says an unbeaten Vodacom URC season was never realistic as the Stormers bounced back with a statement win over the Bulls. The Stormers had come under pressure after three successive derby defeats ahead of the Loftus showdown, but Laker said those setbacks...