Heyneke signs former Stormers playmaker

Heyneke Meyer’s SWD squad for the next edition of the SA Cup is taking shape, with the signing of a former Stormers pivot. Netwerk24 reports the Eagles head coach has secured the signature of Abner van Reenen, a player who Meyer regards as a key element in SWD’s...

Dobbo: Collective effort helped keep Sacha

John Dobson admits the Stormers simply could not afford to let a player of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s influence slip through their fingers. The Springbok flyhalf has signed a long-term contract extension with the Stormers that will keep him in Cape Town until at...

Lions lock savours second chance

Etienne Oosthuizen is relishing his Lions stint having recovered from a potentially career-ending heart condition. Diagnosed with myocarditis while playing for French club Lyon in 2020, the towering lock was advised to step away from the game and returned to South...

JP: Sharks bench brought energy and impact

Coach JP Pietersen praised his replacements – and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse in particular – after the Sharks’ 21-12 Vodacom URC win against the Bulls at Kings Park. The hosts secured just their second victory of the Vodacom URC season with a strong finish. While Johan...

Ackers rues Bulls’ missed chances

Coach Johan Ackermann says the Vodacom Bulls are hurting after a 21-12 Vodacom URC defeat against the Sharks in Durban. In a gripping, tightly contested match at a near-capacity Kings Park, the Bulls dominated large periods, particularly up front, but were unable to...