Dobbo: Stormers ‘overplayed’

Stormers coach John Dobson was satisfied to leave Parma with a full house of log points, but admitted his side weren’t at their best in their 31-13 victory over Zebre on Saturday night. Reflecting on the performance, Dobson said his log-leaders drifted from the...

Mallett picks PSDT’s successor

Nick Mallett says the Springboks have two outstanding candidates to take over from Pieter-Steph du Toit when the 33-year-old flanker eventually retires. Du Toit has been one of the most influential figures in the Bok pack in 2025, logging more minutes (560) than any...

Rassie gets special permission

Rassie Erasmus has received a major boost ahead of the Springboks’ year-end tour. According to Rapport, the Bok coach has secured special clearance from Japanese clubs to select his Japan-based players for the first match of the tour against the Brave Blossoms at...

Bulls must fix defence to win URC

The Vodacom Bulls’ one-point win in Galway was gold on the URC log, but the performance was far from convincing, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that the 28-27 escape against Connacht was a reminder that “winning ugly overseas is an...

Stormers set sights on Bloem powerhouse

The Stormers’ search for Joseph Dweba’s replacement appears to be over. According to Rapport, the Stormers have lured Cheetahs hooker Vernon Paulo to Cape Town to bolster their stocks and he should arrive in the Mother City in January. The Stormers currently have...