Levy: WP have to punch first

Levy: WP have to punch first

Western Province coach Labeeb Levy has warned his charges to be ready for a physical showdown when they face Boland in Saturday’s Currie Cup clash at Cape Town Stadium. With several Stormers URC regulars drafted into the starting XV, winless WP will be favourites, but...

SA Rugby becomes URC shareholder

The Vodacom United Rugby Championship confirmed on Wednesday that the South African Rugby Union has become the league’s sixth shareholder. SA Rugby joins the Irish, Italian, Scottish and Welsh rugby unions, along with CVC Capital Partners, as shareholders in Pro Rugby...

Big guns back for WP as Brannas hits 100

Deon Fourie will captain Western Province in his 100th match against the Boland Cavaliers at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The experienced Fourie, who brought up his Stormers century in the inaugural Vodacom URC final in 2022, leads a star-studded team for their...

Franco stays put as Scotland back Townsend

Scotland have ended speculation over their head coach position by extending Gregor Townsend’s contract through to the 2027 World Cup – a move that also closes the door on former Springbok flyhalf Franco Smith being elevated to the role. Townsend, 52, will now guide...

All Blacks out to sharpen blunt attack

All Blacks attack coach Jason Holland admits his side’s misfiring attack must rise to the occasion when they face the Springboks in Saturday’s Rugby Championship blockbuster at Eden Park. After Scott Robertson’s first season in charge delivered a reputation for...