URC, Castle Lager join forces

The Vodacom URC has teamed up with Castle Lager – a brand that has stood the test of time – as the official beer sponsor of the championship in South Africa. The URC has shown remarkable growth since the South African franchises officially joined the competition in...

Stormers ‘not trying to buy success’

Stormers CEO Johan le Roux says the Cape franchise is focused on building from within rather than spending big on signings. The Stormers have lost several players during the off-season, including hooker Joseph Dweba (Exeter Chiefs), scrumhalves Herschel Jantjies...

Journeyman Roets in rugby wilderness again

Enforcer Le Roux Roets has parted ways with the Sale Sharks just a year after joining the English club. It is the latest chapter in a nomadic career marked by frequent moves and frustrating setbacks. The 30-year-old lock, who tips the scales at 138kg, arrived in...

Los Pumas playmaker fit for Bok showdown

Argentina have received a major boost ahead of their Rugby Championship Test against the Springboks in Durban. Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz has been declared fit and is back in the Argentina squad after missing the double-header against the Wallabies. The 27-year-old...

Bergh: Griquas have key to unlock Lions

Griquas coach Pieter Bergh is confident his side know exactly how to topple the marauding Lions in Saturday’s Currie Cup final. The Kimberley-based union is chasing a first Currie Cup title in 55 years. They came close in 2022 when hosting the final but were pipped to...