Reinach relishing first north-south derby

Reinach relishing first north-south derby

Cobus Reinach expects the Stormers’ Vodacom URC showdown against the Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday to be a special occasion. The 35-year-old scrumhalf, who recently returned to South Africa after club stints in England and France, admitted the fixture carries...
De Bruin: Bulls the challenge I want

De Bruin: Bulls the challenge I want

New Vodacom Bulls attack coach Neil de Bruin says he feels “energised” after being reunited with Johan Ackermann. De Bruin first crossed paths with Ackermann at the Lions in 2017 – when his father Swys was assistant coach of the Super Rugby side – before working under...

Bulls’ Bok assistance surprises Stormers

Stormers defence coach Norman Laker admits he is surprised by the decision to allow members of the Springbok brains trust to assist the Vodacom Bulls in the build-up to Saturday’s derby at Cape Town Stadium. The Vodacom URC north-south clash has been given added...

Sharks-Lions in Durban never short on drama

It’s a case of eighth versus 13th on the Vodacom URC log but prepare for fireworks when the Sharks host the Lions on Saturday. The Sharks remarkably won their first two URC encounters against the Lions in Durban by the exact same scoreline of 37-10. The Joburg-based...

Three Saffas set to switch nations in 2026

Three South African players will become eligible for their adopted countries in 2026 and could feature at the 2027 World Cup. LINDIZ VAN ZILLA reports. The most high profile, and most controversial, is the case of Bristol Bears star Benhard Janse van Rensburg. The...