Stormers back ‘magic Wandi’

Wandisile Simelane’s rise in Stormers colours is set to continue, with the electric backline weapon committing his immediate future to Cape Town. The versatile midfielder – equally comfortable in the centres or at fullback – has extended his contract until 2028....
Champions Cup Team of the Week (Round 4)

Champions Cup Team of the Week (Round 4)

Two players from South African sides have been named in the Investec Champions Cup Team of the Week after the final round of pool matches. Stormers lock JD Schickerling and Sharks No 8 Phepsi Buthelezi were selected based on data from Oval Insights. WATCH: Champions...

Cheetahs eye URC opportunity

The Cheetahs are closely monitoring the uncertainty surrounding Welsh rugby for a possible path into the Vodacom URC. A Welsh URC club is set to be shut down by the Welsh Rugby Union – most likely the Ospreys – leaving a potential opening for the Bloemfontein-based...

Lions brace for brutal Swansea battle

The Lions expect freezing conditions, a 4G pitch and a “hungry” Ospreys side to pose a stern test in Swansea on Friday night. The Lions are seventh on the Vodacom URC log but a win for the Ospreys would see them leapfrog Ivan van Rooyen’s side. “Coming from Joburg,...