Manie back for Gaza’s milestone match

Damian Willemse’s 100th appearance for the Stormers on Saturday should be extra special with the news that fellow playmaker Manie Libbok is in line for selection. Libbok is “fit and ready to play” in the Vodacom URC round 17 clash against Dragons at Cape Town Stadium,...
Straeuli forced to retire

Straeuli forced to retire

Lions utility forward Ruhan Straeuli has announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 26 on medical grounds. A career-ending neck injury has forced the talented Straeuli, son of Lions CEO Rudolph Straeuli, to retire in just his fourth season of senior rugby with...

Foote rejigs Junior Boks for Aussie revenge

Sharks forward Batho Hlekani and Stormers flyer JC Mars start in a new-look Junior Springboks lineup against Australia in their second clash of the 2025 U20 Rugby Championship on Tuesday. Head coach Kevin Foote has made several rotational changes to his starting XV...