Stormers soar in Europe crowd rankings

The Stormers recorded the second-highest average attendance across Europe’s three major leagues (Top 14, URC and Premiership) during the regular season. According to a list compiled by The Rugby Paper, the Cape club attracted an average of 26,153 fans – behind only...

Stormers lock gets Bok call

Rassie Erasmus has further strengthened his lock resources ahead of next weekend’s double-header in Gqeberha. Adré Smith has become the latest player to receive a Springbok call-up. The experienced Stormers enforcer has been added to the expanded squad ahead of the...

Jean-Luc addresses retirement talk

Springbok loose forward Jean-Luc du Preez has responded to reports in France claiming he was on the verge of retirement due to ongoing concussion-related issues. French rugby newspaper Midi Olympique reported this week that the 30-year-old, who plays for back-to-back...

Schools wrap: Bosch comeback stuns Bishops

Rondebosch fought back from 12 points down to win a pulsating Bish-Bosch derby in Cape Town, while Stellenberg earned an impressive win in Paarl. A last-minute try from hooker Kwaza Gobingca sealed a 29-24 win for Rondebosch against Bishops on the Piley Rees Field. It...