Key Bok in doubt for Euro tour

The Stormers’ first-ever win over Benetton in Treviso may have come at a big cost. Coach John Dobson has expressed concern over Damian Willemse, who suffered an injury in the hard-fought 31-16 victory on Saturday. “Damian Willemse has probably got a pulled hamstring,”...

Enough is enough

South African rugby has had to fight opposition on the field for years – but now, MARK KEOHANE argues, it’s fighting bias off it too. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane slams the nine-match ban handed to Bulls front-row forward Jan-Hendrik Wessels for alleged foul...

Cash lauds resurgent Lions

Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen praised his team’s resilience and precision after their commanding 49-31 victory over previously unbeaten Ulster at Ellis Park. The Lions scored seven tries to claim back-to-back wins in the URC, which they started with three tour defeats....
Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

Magic Mathee makes it five for Stormers

A personal tally of 21 points for flyhalf Jurie Mathee kept the Stormers unbeaten in this year’s URC as they ground out a hard-fought win over Benetton in Treviso. The Cape side wrapped up their first-ever perfect tour as they beat Benetton 24-16 to break their losing...

Plum: Sharks not clicking yet

Coach John Plumtree says it will take time for the Sharks to come together despite winning their first match of the URC season against the Scarlets on Saturday. The Durban-based side claimed a 29-19 bonus-point victory at Kings Park to lift themselves from 14th to...